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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Nicola Appleton

This is the worst type of mattress to buy if you have back pain

A man sits up in bed holding his painful back because he's sleeping on the wrong type of mattress for his back pain.

Back pain is one of the leading causes of sleep deprivation, but investing in the best mattress for your body, sleep needs and the type of back pain you're dealing with will help you get a keen blend of pressure relief and lumbar support. In short, you'll be on your way to restorative (and pain free) slumber once again.

In contrast, the worst type of mattress for back pain is a bed that provides the wrong level of support — it's either so firm that it provides little-to-no pressure relief, or doesn't contain enough supportive layers, resulting in the spine dipping painfully out of alignment. 

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