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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Alison Barretta

Can the right mattress relieve your back and joint pain? Here's what the experts say

A woman lies on her back on her mattress on a sunny spring day, with a big smile on her face. In the top right corner is a Tom's GUide Sleep Week 2026 graphic.

Good sleep is essential for pain management and recovery, and your mattress plays a major role in that. As a professional mattress tester who lives with lower back pain (and now a sore knee from a recent ice hockey incident), I know firsthand how important it is to choose a mattress that provides a balance of support and relief.

But is buying the best mattress on the market the cure-all for your aches and pains? My philosophy is it's not about finding the highest-rated mattress, but the right mattress for your body and sleep. And the medical experts agree.

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