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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Nicola Appleton

Are soft mattresses supportive or are they bad news for your back?

A woman with dark hair sleeps on a memory foam mattress dressed with white pillows and sheets.

The best mattresses will offer a keen balance of pressure relief and cushioning support, while cradling the spine in correct alignment. When it comes to keeping back pain at bay, adequate support from your mattress is crucial. 

But for those of us who prefer a soft sleep surface, you might be wondering — can a soft mattress ever be supportive, or are they only ever bad news for your back? The good news is that a mattress can be both soft and supportive, provided that the mattress contains enough supportive layers. 

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