Most people choose their mattress based on how they feel after a few minutes of trying it out in a store. The fundamental problem with this is that when you’re awake, your muscles aren’t fully relaxed. And when you sleep, the muscles in your body relax completely, making proper support even more important for spinal alignment and pressure relief. If you’re sleeping on the wrong mattress, poor postural support will result in morning aches and pains and can contribute to bigger health issues over time.

The right mattress should conform to and support your body. As your spinal column realigns, the muscles in your legs relax and your blood circulates properly. So instead of waking up sore and tired, you wake up stronger and healthier.