In an article with The Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth T. Nguyen, MD, physiatrist at HSS shares advice for choosing a mattress to offer support and help with sleep. 

There are tons of high end mattresses out there, but just because they’re expensive doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re the best. If you’re healthy and without pain, you can probably get away with spending less. “If a person has no musculoskeletal or back issues, they can probably get away with spending between $500 and $1,000 on a decent mattress,” said Dr. Nguyen. “If you have chronic pain issues, it may be worth spending $1,000 or more to make sure you’re getting additional features to address your specific needs.”

“A larger person will tend to sink into a mattress more, so if you’re on the bigger side, look The heavier you are, the more likely you are to sink into your mattress and fall out of alignment. “If you’re on the bigger side, look for a mattress that’s a bit firmer and look for a slightly softer mattress if you’re on the lighter, more petite side,” said Dr. Nguyen. “This will help make sure you sleep in the proper position.” Extra tall? Consider a Twin XL or a California King. Both beds provide extra length. Combination sleepers may also want to size up to a King or Queen to give themselves extra room to move around.

Read the full article at wsj.com.