How can a bad mattress affect you?
When kitting out a home, it's vital to think about a good-quality mattress. Having an uncomfortable or unsuitable mattress could leave you with all sorts of problems. Here are some of our reasons to prioritise getting a good mattress for the best night's sleep!
Uncomfortable mattresses can cause insomnia
Even if you're usually a good sleeper, uncomfortable mattresses where you can feel the springs can cause insomnia.
When you don't get enough sleep, the rest of your health is negatively impacted - you might find that you get headaches, brain fog and that your mental health is affected.
Long-term insomnia
Insomnia isn't just about feeling tired the next day. Long-term insomnia is a serious chronic health condition, and you should be doing all you can to avoid it.
When you have insomnia, you are more likely to put on weight. This is because lack of sleep means that you have less control over cravings. This could make obesity a problem.
Long-term insomnia can also increase your chances of high blood pressure or heart disease. In fact, the European Heart Journal suggests that people with sleep issues are 48% more likely to suffer heart disease than those who sleep normally. This is due to the fact that your heart and blood pressure get a chance to relax at night when you are asleep.
Bad mattresses can cause pain
Mattresses that were made using cheap materials and without much thought can easily cause you pain in your neck and back. Usually, you won't notice this so much as you sleep, but it will bother you the next day! You'll likely wake up feeling sore and stiff, and will encounter these pains throughout the day.
Irritation of the throat and lungs
If your mattress is old, you have a higher risk of inhaling dust. This is because older mattresses hold onto dust mites, which you could be at risk of breathing in. These mites can give you a range of respiratory diseases, including asthma and a bad throat. This is also the case for pillows - you should be replacing them every five years.
Don't sacrifice a good night's sleep for a cheap mattress deal - it's not worth it. At Reinforced Beds, we offer a range of quality heavy-duty mattresses that are suitable for people of all sizes and lifestyles. Get in touch with us today to discuss our collection!