Back Pain and Mattresses

Back pain has different causes, and a mattress that relieves one person’s pain may not be right for another individual. But there are some general principles that can help guide you to the type of mattress that will be most helpful for your back pain.

Morning back pain

If you wake with an aching back, but the pain subsides once you’re up and moving around, that’s usually a signal that your mattress is either the wrong type for your body or is no longer supporting you well. In other cases, the issue may not be too little support but a hardened surface that has become too firm to be comfortable. How a mattress feels to you will depend on its design, materials, and the cause and type of back pain you’re experiencing.

Back injuries

Back pain resulting from pressure on a spinal nerve, such as from a damaged disk or other injury, requires very stable support. A medium-firm to firm mattress will provide stability and minimize the risk of triggering sciatica, the strong nerve pain that sometimes shoots down the leg.

Styles of mattresses that offer the firmest support include innersprings, some air-pumped designs, and latex. A firm latex mattress will distribute weight evenly while still allowing natural contouring.

Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint inflammation

Some back pain is related less to spinal damage than to arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint inflammation or similar conditions that can produce deep soreness. For these kinds of problems, often a softer mattress—or at least a soft topper—provides the greatest relief. Memory foam is popular for its pressure-relieving characteristics, although it also suppresses natural movement during the night, which can reduce circulation and contribute to back soreness. Natural latex also relieves pressure well and distributes weight evenly.

Consider a Latex Mattress

A customizable natural latex mattress is not only a wise choice for the environment but it's also very helpful to those who need a mattress tailored to their specific needs. If you're suffering from back pain, a typical mattress-in-a-box may make you even more uncomfortable.

Savvy Rest organic mattresses are designed with your comfort in mind. Choose your layers of Soft, Medium, and/or Firm natural latex to get the sleep you deserve.

There's also peace of mind knowing that a Savvy Rest mattress is healthy and safe. The mattress casing is made of certified organic cotton and certified organic wool. Savvy Rest never uses polyurethane or memory foam and instead opts for the highest quality natural latex.