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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jo Plumridge

Is sleeping on a soft mattress good for you? Or is it causing your back pain?

Farmhouse bedroom with stone walls and rust colored bedding

Mattresses come in a range of firmness levels: from soft through medium-soft and medium, to medium-firm and firm. And whilst a soft and cushioning mattress might sound appealing on paper, is it actually good for you to sleep on a soft mattress? 

As with many things in the sleep world, there’s no ‘one answer fits all’ to this question. For some people, a soft mattress could be the answer to all their sleep problems, while for others it will just cause more issues. In this guide we’ll help you decide if a soft mattress is right for you and your sleeping style.

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