How often do you hear people blaming their mattress for a bad back? I’d say – purely anecdotally, of course – about nine times out of ten. And sure, sometimes the mattress is the culprit. But if you’re waking up every morning feeling like the Tin Man before his oil can, could a mattress topper be the quick fix you need instead of splurging on a whole new bed?
When speaking to medical professionals while researching this piece, they were at pains to say that even if you buy the best mattress topper – and even best mattress – it won’t be a magical cure for back pain if there are underlying issues.
