Proper Support for a Kingsdown Mattress

What is Proper Support?

• A mattress should not conform to the entire body in the same manner. Rather, it should be made in such a way -- whether it be foam, air, innersprings or another mattress technology -- that it provides more support from the shoulder to knee area, and less support at the head and feet, according to Utah State University. If the mattress can provide the right amount of support in these key areas, the body will be in proper alignment while in bed so you can wake up rested and free from back and neck pain caused from a poor mattress.

Kingsdown Mattress

• Kingsdown mattresses are made up of many layers to provide the right support in the right areas of the body, according to the company, conforming to the body's individual shape and weight to provide the right support and relieve the most pressure. The mattress top is designed so it doesn't create a barrier between the supporting mattress below and the body and the mattress is engineered to provide support on the sides, top and bottom, the company states.

Box Springs

• The box spring reduces pressures on the body by working like a shock absorber. Using one will also prolong the life of the mattress. Kingsdown recommends consumers purchase a new matching box springs to go with its mattresses, stating that an old box spring will not allow the new mattress to perform to its potential. A new box spring, in general, can provide the support needed under a new mattress to help you wake up pain free, according to University of Rochester Medical Center. A 3/4-inch thick piece of plywood between a mattress and box spring can also help provide the extra support needed for an older mattress and box spring set.

Other Considerations

• A sturdy, level floor under the bed is also necessary for a good night's sleep. Otherwise, alignment may be slightly off. When using a platform bed, make sure that it can support the weight of the Kingsdown mattress and persons sleeping on it, especially in the center. If the mattress set is too high for you, shorter frames are available a most mattress stores. When deciding what to put under a new Kingsdown mattress, read the warranty because you may inadvertently void it if you do not provide the proper support for the mattress.