When you lie on a traditional mattress you’ll notice that only certain parts of your body actually make contact with the mattress, which means your entire body is not being supported. As a result, your spine is not properly aligned, which can lead to interrupted sleep cycles and serious chronic back issues. This doesn’t happen with an Afloat mattress.

Since water is a fluid, it naturally seeks out and fills every gap between your body and the mattress, and that includes your spine, thereby eliminating pressure points. This way, as you sleep—regardless of position—your spine is always in proper alignment. As you can see from the illustrations below, this is why so many people who suffer from chronic back issues often turn to waterbeds for immediate and consistent relief.