Best Mattress For Back Pain: What Factors Do I Need To Consider?
Is your back pain keeping you awake at night? Check out this guide to find out the best sleeping positions and mattresses to help alleviate back pain. From extra firm to memory foam, Macy’s has just the right mattress for your back pain.
How To Choose The Right Mattress For Pain Management?
If you do suffer from back pain or arthritis in your back, you definitely want to spend at least 10 minutes trying out a mattress to see if it’s the right one.
Here are some factors to consider before you purchase your mattress.
- Greater Support. To help relieve back pain you want to ensure that your mattress keeps your body supported evenly. If a mattress is too soft or too firm, it can feel less supportive.
- Conforms Easily. You want to ensure that your mattress contours to the shape of your body to reduce stress on your back and to provide support.
- Firmness. A medium firm mattress tends to provide an ideal level of conformability and support to aid your back pain. If you are below 130 pounds, you may want to consider getting a softer mattress to maximize the conforming effects. Those that are above 230 pounds may want to think about getting a firm mattress that provides better support.
- Motion Isolation. If you have chronic pain, you may be more sensitive to motion in bed. You’ll want to find a mattress that limits motion transfer for a more restful night’s sleep.
- Effortless Mobility. If shifting positions helps diminish your back pain, you’ll want to get a mattress that allows you to move about without sinking.
What Is The Best Type Of Mattress For Back Pain?
To find the perfect mattress to help alleviate your back pain, you should try out different types of mattresses and firmness levels at the showroom.
- Innerspring Mattress. Providing support through coils, firmer innerspring mattresses may help provide more comfort from your back pain. For better quality, check out innerspring mattresses with a higher coil count.
- Memory Foam Mattress. By contouring to the shape of your body, memory foam mattresses may assist in reducing pain and pressure points. Look for gel-infused memory foam mattresses with cooling properties. Perhaps try a memory foam mattress pad to see if this helps with your back discomfort.
- Latex Mattress. Offering comfort and firm support, latex mattresses may minimize your back discomfort. If you sleep hot, latex mattresses tend to be more breathable.
What Is The Ideal Sleeping Position To Help Prevent Back Pain?
Once you have selected the best mattress for your bad back, you should evaluate your sleeping position. How you sleep can help reduce your back pain.
- Side Sleeping. The ideal way to keep your spine aligned is to sleep on your side with a small pillow underneath your waist, which lends added support for your spine.
- Stomach Sleeping. If your back pain decreases when you are walking or standing, then try sleeping on your stomach.
- Back Sleeping. If sitting minimizes your back discomfort, sleeping on your back or in the fetal position may be beneficial.
Helpful tip Please allow your body to adjust to your new sleep set. If you are not satisfied, please contact Macy's Customer Service (1-888-822-6229) within 120 days to schedule a one-time reselection or return. The reselection must be scheduled within 14 days.