Firstly, choose latex or memory foam mattresses, if possible.

Memory foam mattress is the best mattress for people with back back problems because it tends to conform  to your body’s unique shape and contours, in essence memorizing what you transform into when you collapse into bed.  The wonderful aspect of this mattress is that it provides equal support for all your aching, pain-stricken joints, muscles, bones, tissues and organs.  It all comes down, in fact, to an equal distribution of weight unlike anything you may have experienced before. 

Another thing to pay attention to is the density of the foam—in fact, strive to stay away from mattresses that have less than 4 to 5 pounds per cubic foot, otherwise it may not have the firmness, strength and support that you badly need for your aching back.  There are also a few more things you should know about foam.

 Thickness & Density Issues

When it comes to foam, if the mattress is made from dense foam, your sleeping experience is bound to be much better, especially if you have back issues.  A good dense foam will more than pay for itself.  Of course, using a topper will also enhance your high-quality foam mattress.  Toppers come in different thicknesses and the thicker toppers are generally your best bet; in fact, go for a topper that is at least 3 inches thick.  Six pounds per cubic foot is a terrific density for a mattress. 

Firm vs. Soft

A mattress or topper  that is too soft isn’t going to help the cause much for someone suffering from back pain.  In fact, it may make things worse for your health.  Ironically, softness may give you a quick rush of pleasure but, in the long run, those rushes won’t mean that much.  When you have back pain, you are better off going for long-term solutions. 

Then again, what firmness or thickness you decide to go for should depend on the configuration made by your mattress and its topper, if any.  A bed that sports great softness may be leveled off by getting a topper that offers good firmness.  On the other hand, a hard, military-like bed can be off-set by a topper that brings in some softness and better comfortable support. 

Although they tell people with bad backs to lie down on firm beds, that doesn’t mean you need to sleep on a bed of sheetrock or plywood.  An excessively firm mattress (and, yes, they do have such things) may also not be good for a bad back.  This issue is especially important for those persons that like to sleep on their sides—and that’s pretty much most people (at least for some if not most of the time). 

Why are Memory Foam Mattress Good For Back Pain?

Memory foam is known for its ability to conform to the shape of whatever lies on top of it—in other words, it is pliable, malleable, but, at the same time, it provides excellent firmness.  Of course, memory foam can be more expensive than regular foam but, if you are suffering from back pain, the investment may be well worth it.

What is The Right Sleep Position to Relief Back Pain?

What the best position is for you with your back problem may depend on a number of factors.  Actually, you may have to experiment with certain positions or you may have to alter positions as time goes by—perhaps every night.  Here are 5 recommended positions:

• Sleep on your side with a pillow placed between your legs or knees.
• Sleep in a fetal position while being on your side.
• Sleep on your stomach using a pillow to prop up your abdomen.
• Sleep on your back using a pillow(s) right underneath your knees.
• Sleep on your back, preferably in a reclining position . . . some people have discovered that a recliner helps them get comfortable—well, this is the bedroom version thereof.