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Mattress Buyers Guide

by | Feb 4, 2020

Best Mattresses for Back Pain

The way a mattress is constructed and its firmness level can provide relief and necessary support to alleviate back pain. According to a 2015 study of adults with musculoskeletal pain, using a medium-firm mattress resulted in a significant reduction of back pain, including faster sleep onset and latency compared with using a firm mattress. A medium-firm mattress is one that offers a balance of comfort and support. However, because mattress comfort is entirely subjective, there is no concrete way to define what a medium-firm mattress feels like. Ultimately, it’s a matter of perspective.