Best mattress for your back pain

WHEN searching for the best mattress for back pain, it is essential to assess multiple factors before you invest.

First, know your mattress types, which we will discuss below.

◆ Innerspring: Innerspring mattresses are a style that dates back to 1865. They are known for their metal coils. The feel of an innerspring mattress is based on coil count, shape, the gauge of metal and if the coils are continuous or pocketed.

◆ Memory foam: Created in the 1970s, memory foam was first used to enhance seat cushioning and provide greater crash protection for airplane pilots and passengers. Memory foam mattresses contour to the shape of your body, providing the ultimate customisation in both support and comfort.

◆ Latex: Latex mattresses come in three types — natural latex sourced from the rubber tree; petroleum-based synthetic latex; and a combination of both natural and synthetic latex.

◆ Pillow top: Pillow top mattresses add a layer of luxe plushness on top of a traditional mattress, increasing comfort with a soft to medium mattress feel.

◆ Adjustable bases: Motorised bases allow for mattress customisation by lowering and raising both the head and foot of the bed. Adjustable bases offer high-tech options, including the incorporation of smart-home devices and sleep monitoring.

◆ Water bed: Invented over 50 years ago, water beds are making a comeback with new and improved features, including temperature control and wave reduction support.

◆ Gel: Crafted with gel foam or beads, gel mattresses provide comfort to hot sleepers.

◆ The gel allows for increased inner-mattress air circulation and moisture-wicking properties, ultimately delivering a cooler night’s sleep.

There is need to determine what kind of sleeper you are:

Back sleepers

If you find yourself spending most of the night sleeping on your back, you might be experiencing lower back pain. You can alleviate that pain by sleeping with “one pillow under your neck to prevent excessive neck flexion and a pillow under your knees to prevent excessive lumbar lordosis (arching of the lower spine).

Adding extra support to those areas can help mitigate the strain your lower back experiences in this sleeping position.

Mattress recommendation: A Purple mattress is crafted to fully support your back with its hyper-elastic polymer grid, while also allowing comfortable airflow. Purple has the highest score in comfort, support, durability, warranty and value for money.