There is no doubt that mattresses that contain an innerspring are the most common type. As a matter of fact, they currently hold about 80 percent of the market share. However, there are several basic problems with traditional innerspring mattresses that you would be wise not to ignore.

First of all, no matter how well constructed, all innerspring mattresses contain some sort of metal coil. This means that the mattress is unable to conform to your body's shape and thus does not provide support everywhere you need it. It also means that the coils will eventually lose their spring and will ultimately have to be replaced.

When you stop to consider that the average innerspring mattress costs $3,500 and only lasts for eight to ten years, you just might want to consider another option. An alternate sleep solution that is making a big impression in the mattress industry are air mattresses. With an average price of less than $1,000, an air mattress is definitely worth looking into.

Air Mattress Benefits
In addition to their reasonable price tag, air mattresses can be adjusted to fit the exact curve of your body, thereby eliminating any pressure points. As a result, you sleep more soundly, toss and turn less often, and experience fewer back aches. Furthermore, an air mattress will last much longer than a traditional innerspring mattress, because it doesn't contain wearable springs and it can easily be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your body...