Cart
0
How You Sleep Changes Which Mattress You Need
Waking up stiff even after a full night's sleep? The problem is often not how long you sleep, but how you sleep.
At St James Bed Centre, our family bed shop on Norfolk Street in King's Lynn, we help customers every day find the right mattress for their sleep position. If you are looking for a new mattress in King's Lynn, Narborough, Downham Market, Wisbech, Hunstanton, Swaffham, Fakenham, Dersingham, Terrington St Clement, Heacham or Sutton Bridge, this guide will help you choose.
Why Your Sleep Position Matters
Every sleep position puts pressure on different parts of your body. The right mattress keeps your spine in a neutral, straight line. That means less tossing and turning, less pressure on joints, and no morning aches.
There are three things we match to your position:
Support to keep your spine aligned
Pressure relief to cushion shoulders and hips
Firmness to stop you sinking too far or lying too hard
Best Mattress For Side Sleepers
Side sleeping is the most common position in the UK. It is great for reducing snoring, but it puts a lot of pressure on your shoulders and hips.
What you need: Medium to medium soft firmness. You want your shoulder and hip to sink in slightly so your spine stays straight.
Best types for side sleepers:
Memory Foam Mattresses: Best for pressure relief. They contour to your shape and reduce shoulder and hip pain.
Hybrid Mattresses (Pocket Springs and Memory Foam): Our most popular choice in King's Lynn. You get contouring from the foam and support and airflow from the pocket springs.
Soft to Medium Latex Mattresses: Naturally bouncy, supportive and cooler if you get hot at night.
Sleep Tip: Use a slightly thicker pillow for side sleeping. It fills the gap between your ear and shoulder and keeps your neck straight.
Best Mattress For Back Sleepers
Back sleeping is excellent for spine health if your mattress supports the natural curve of your lower back.
What you need: Medium firm to firm support. Too soft and your hips sink, which causes lower back pain. Too hard and you get a gap under your lower back.
Best types for back sleepers:
Pocket Sprung Mattresses: With 1000 or more springs, they give zoned support exactly where you need it. Excellent for back pain.
Orthopaedic and Firm Hybrid Mattresses: Designed for stronger support to keep your spine neutral all night.
Firm Memory Foam Mattresses: Gives firm support with a comfort layer to prevent lower back pressure.
Sleep Tip: If you get lower back ache, try a small pillow under your knees. It helps keep the natural curve in your back.
Best Mattress For Front or Stomach Sleepers
Front sleeping can strain your neck and lower back, so firmness is critical.
What you need: Firm and supportive. You need to sleep ON the mattress, not IN it. If your hips sink, your spine arches.
Best types for front sleepers:
Firm Pocket Sprung Mattresses: The number one choice. Keeps your hips level with your shoulders.
Firm Orthopaedic Mattresses: Provides a stable, supportive surface to prevent back strain.
Sleep Tip: Use a thin, soft pillow or no pillow under your head. This reduces neck strain. Many stomach sleepers find this instantly more comfortable.
What If You Are a Combination Sleeper?
Most of us move around at night. If you switch between side and back, choose a medium firm hybrid mattress. It gives you the perfect balance of pressure relief for side sleeping and support for back sleeping. Look for a responsive mattress that makes it easy to turn over.
5 Simple Sleep Tips From Our Team
1. Keep your room cool and dark. 16 to 18 degrees is ideal.
2. Replace your pillow every 2 years. Bring your old one when you try mattresses, we recommend it.
3. Stick to a routine. Going to bed and waking at the same time helps more than anything else.
4. Check your bed base. A worn divan or old slats can make a new mattress feel unsupportive.
5. Always try before you buy. Lie on a mattress for at least 10 minutes in your normal sleep position.
Find Your Perfect Mattress at St James Bed Centre
St James Bed Centre is King's Lynn's trusted independent bed and furniture specialist based at 119 Norfolk Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1AP.
We offer free delivery, free assembly and free old bed and mattress disposal across King's Lynn and surrounding areas including Downham Market, Hunstanton, Wisbech, Swaffham, Fakenham, Dersingham, Terrington St Clement, Heacham, Sutton Bridge and all PE30 to PE34 postcodes.
Pop into our showroom on Norfolk Street, tell us how you sleep, and we will match you to the right mattress. No pushy sales, just honest expert advice.
Ready to sleep better? Shop our mattress collection or visit us in store today.
FAQ
What is the best mattress for side sleepers with shoulder pain?
A medium memory foam or medium hybrid mattress is usually best. It cushions the shoulder while keeping your spine straight.
I have back pain, should I get a very firm mattress?
Not always. Most people with back pain need medium firm with zoned pocket spring support, not rock hard. Come in for advice and try a few options.
Do you deliver to Swaffham, Wisbech and Downham Market?
Yes. We offer free delivery, assembly and old mattress disposal within 25 miles of King's Lynn including Swaffham, Wisbech, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Fakenham and nearby villages.
