Lower back pain can develop whether you sleep on your back, stomach, side, or some combination of the three. Because people have different styles of sleeping, there is no one-size-fits-all best mattress for back pain. That being said, medium firm mattresses are generally best for preventing back pain, and memory foam mattresses tend to be better than traditional innerspring mattresses. By pinpointing your sleeping position, you can help determine which mattress might work best for you.
Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers with Back Pain
You’re in luck if you tend to sleep on your back, as many medical professionals agree that this sleeping position is the most conducive to spinal health. But just because you sleep on your back doesn’t mean you don’t experience back pain. If you’re a back sleeper who experiences lower back pain, we recommend sleeping on a medium firm, memory foam mattress. The medium firmness level in a memory foam mattress allows it to contour to your spine, and unlike innerspring mattresses, the memory foam will remain intact for much longer than an innerspring mattress, which means you’ll experience the positive benefits longer.
| Mattress Suggestions for Back Sleepers |
| Tempur-Flex Contour |
| Tempur-Legacy |
Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers with Back Pain
While back sleepers don’t typically contribute to their back pain while sleeping, sleeping on your side can greatly increase the potential for back pain. That’s because sleeping on your side introduces additional curves and pressure points that can lead to pain and injury. In addition to back pain, side sleepers tend to experience hip and shoulder pain as well. Finding the balance between something firm enough to prevent back pain but soft enough to accommodate contouring will be key.
| Mattress Suggestions for Side Sleepers |
| Tempur-Cloud Prima |
| Serta IComfort Blue 100 |
Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers with Back Pain
Without proper support, stomach sleeping can cause serious back pain and even spinal issues. That’s because stomach sleeping puts extra pressure on parts of your spine. In fact, while many people with back pain attempt to sleep on their stomach to provide temporary relief, long-term stomach sleeping can make existing pain even worse. While medium firmness is generally recommended to prevent back pain, stomach sleepers should consider mattresses that exist somewhere between medium and extra firm, as the extra support can help increase comfort.
| Mattress Suggestions for Stomach Sleepers |
| Tempur-ProAdapt Firm |
| Serta IComfort Blue 300 |
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