Around 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives and the type of mattress you sleep on can either relieve or enhance that pain. Memory foam is a common choice because the material moulds itself to your body during sleep and offers deep relief of pressure points. But is that type of body-hugging support a good thing or a bad thing for back pain?
Many of the best mattresses we've tested are made from memory foam and while they do generally offer excellent pressure relief, on the whole we've found that hybrid mattresses are usually the better option for back pain. We explain why in this feature, plus tips on what to look for when choosing a good mattress for back pain.
