Compare and Contrast

Compare and Contrast Water mattresses to Regular Mattresses

Johnnie Mobley

COM 170

December 8, 2011

Debra Geiger

Compare and Contrast Water mattresses to Regular Mattresses

When thinking of health, the first thing that comes to mind is eating healthy foods, exercising, taking multi-vitamins, get regular doctor checkups, and oh yea, try to get about eight hours of sleep, if it is possible. Getting a good night’s rest/sleep will actually enhance physical and mental ability throughout a day? That is right; a person will move and think better after a good night’s rest/sleep. I refer to rest/sleep the way I do because it should go hand-in-hand. I personally have been able to sleep, but once I got up, my body would feel exactly the same as when I laid down, if not worst. Acquiring a good mattress to rest/sleep on is the difference. So let’s take a look and get some insight into the different types and styles of mattresses as well as information to help make the best choice all-around to get that good night’s rest/sleep that is needed.

It is a scientific fact that not only hard laboring work will put wear and tear on your body, but not getting the proper rest can put wear and tear on your body over a period of time, as well. Knowing the benefits of having a certain kind of mattress is good information to have. Back pain is a major problem in the world of hard working people and being able to relieve some of that pain while resting/sleeping is huge. Water mattresses are proven to be at the top when it comes to relieving the pressure from the spine and allowing complete relaxation of the spinal musculature. A water mattress supports the entire body by evenly supporting all body parts as shown in the diagram below:

Even with the ability to support the body in full evenly, water mattresses have another benefit that includes controlling the...