What type of sleeper are you? (And how to choose your mattress)

Quality sleep is vital for both physical and mental health as it is associated with enhanced cognitive function, improved emotional resilience, and a stronger immune system. Additionally, when our mind and body are well-rested, we have increased energy levels and better overall productivity.

An important factor influencing the quality of sleep is the mattress you choose. But wait—don’t go shopping for one just yet. You need to consider different factors—and your preferred sleeping position is a crucial one. Sleeping on a mattress that doesn’t offer the right support for your usual position can mean waking up in the morning feeling all tired and stiff.

To help consumers understand better the importance of prioritizing good sleep hygiene, Salem Bed, a Philippine manufacturer of high-quality mattress and furniture pieces, partnered with Our Home to host a lifestyle and wellness program called “Investing in Good Sleep: How Your Body Dictates Your Comfort Needs.”

The event aimed to highlight the importance of various physiological and environmental factors when it comes to choosing the right mattress for every sleeper.

With the help of Philippine Physical Therapy Association President Michael Gabilo, Salem and Our Home share the important things to consider when it comes to mattress shopping depending on what type of sleeper you are. 

If you’re a back sleeper, you need excellent back support so that your spine will stay aligned even as you lay on your back. Choose something firm but not excessively so to avoid straining your pressure points. Salem’s Belvedere, Diplomat, Maiden, and Monroe mattresses are best for back sleepers.

If you’re a side sleeper, you’ll need something softer as your sides tend to take the brunt of your weight when you sleep. Getting a mattress that can follow the contours of your body is essential so the bed won’t put too much strain on your pressure points. For side sleepers, Salem recommends their Restful, Edinburgh, Lumineuse, and Fairmont mattress models.

Choosing a mattress for stomach sleepers can be quite a challenge. Most experts suggest very firm surfaces to align the spine, preventing the chest and hips from sinking. However, if you don’t have a flat front, this can be a problem. Your humps and curves combined with a firm mattress may provide too much resistance and cause your back to bend at awkward angles. For these types of sleepers, Salem recommends its Grandiose, Eminence, and Manhattan mattresses.

Last but not least are combination sleepers—or those who tend to move around a lot in their sleep. If you’re this type of sleeper, you need something that offers a good balance between forgiving and supportive. Salem suggests you get its medium-firm mattress models.  

To test out and learn more about Salem’s most recommended premium mattresses, visit Our Home stores nationwide located at SM Supermalls.