What’s the Best Mattress for Back Pain?
If you wake up with a sore back every morning, it might be a sign that it’s time for a new mattress. The mattress may not be the main cause of back pain, but it definitely isn’t helping it, either.
The wrong mattress can make the natural curve in your spine flatten. Spine misalignment when sleeping is one of the leading causes of back pain.
Finding the perfect mattress can be an overwhelming decision. It doesn’t have to be. Knowing what to look for can speed up the process. Certain types of mattresses are better for back pain than others, and these tips will guide you on your quest to find the ideal bed for your body.
Before you can even begin the search for the right mattress, you need to know more about the most common types of bedding available. The four main types of mattresses are memory foam, innerspring, hybrid, and latex.
Polyurethane foam is a cushioning material used to for airplane seats, couches, and, yes, even mattresses. Other chemicals combine with the polyurethane foam to create a mattress that molds to your body shape.
Steel and other metal coils act as a support system in innerspring mattresses. The springs form the mattress's core with a layer of upholstered padding on top for comfort. The number of coils inside the mattress can vary. More coils mean more support.
If you’re looking for a 100% natural mattress, look no further than a latex one. Made from rubber, a latex mattress provides firm support that can help your spine stay aligned while you sleep.
The most common hybrid mattress combines coil springs at the core of the mattress and various types of foam in the top layer, known as the comfort layer.
Mattresses generally come in three types of firmness: soft, medium-firm, and firm. Firmness is rated on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the least firm and 10 being the most.
But the type of mattress and the firmness level aren’t the only factors to consider when looking for new bedding. Consider these other factors before you invest in your next new bed.
Body type matters when considering which mattress to purchase. A tall person wouldn’t want a mattress where their feet hang off the end of the bed. Similarly, someone’s weight will affect how much support they need.
Heavier individuals will find the best support in firmer mattresses. In contrast, lighter individuals require less support and can veer toward softer mattresses.
People fall into three categories when it comes to sleeping positions: back sleeper, side sleeper, or stomach sleeper. The firmness of a mattress keeps the spine in its natural alignment. Therefore, back sleepers need firmer mattresses than side sleepers.
If more than one person uses the mattress, both preferences should be considered. You could save yourself back pain and then cause your partner to start having it!
Chronic back pain affects 8 percent of adults in the United States. Is your pain aggravated, or even caused, by the bed you’re sleeping on every night?
The right type of mattress can help reduce your pain. Too soft mattresses don’t provide enough support to keep the spine’s natural alignment. When you’re dealing with back pain or trying to avoid it, stick with medium-firm and firm mattresses that are large enough for you to move around on comfortably. You’ll be glad you made the change!
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