Sleep is important to our general wellbeing, and even if you’re currently pain-free and fit, sleeping on the best mattress (opens in new tab) for your body is one of the smartest things you can do for your health in the long-run. But for anyone dealing with back pain, comfy sleep can prove elusive. It’s harder to find a position that doesn’t add to your pain, so what you lie on really can make or break your sleep.
If you’re currently on the hunt for a mattress for back pain, or one that promotes better spinal alignment, one of America’s top spine surgeons has revealed his go-to mattress. In a recent interview with MarketWatch, spinal and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo recommended the Cocoon Chill Memory Foam Mattress (opens in new tab).
When advising how to pick a “proper mattress”, Dr. Okubadejo, who heads up The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care, told MarketWatch (opens in new tab): “A mattress should hug the curves of your body and fill the gap under your lower back when lying down.” If it’s too firm, it might to be stiff to allow your spine to curve naturally. On the flipside, if you sink into your mattress too much, you could be adding pressure on certain parts of your body.
(opens in new tab)Back pain can be caused by many different factors, so we’d recommend speaking to your doctor if you’re regularly experiencing pain. It’s common too - according to figures (opens in new tab) shared by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), over 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time.
Are mattresses for back pain expensive?
They don't have to be. In fact, when it comes to the best memory foam mattresses (opens in new tab), the Cocoon Chill is good value for money, especially when it’s 35% off, making it a superb cheap mattress deal (opens in new tab) for back support on a budget. The Chill is designed to adapt to the shape of your body, so while you will feel hugged, you shouldn’t feel like you’re being swallowed alive.
We’re not surprised to see the Chill recommended by a spine surgeon either, as this particular mattress in a box (opens in new tab) sports four support layers. These work together to keep your spine aligned by better supporting your neck and shoulders, reducing your chance of back pain during sleep. When we reviewed the Chill we found it to be comfy and supportive, with excellent levels of pressure relief.
If you want more great recommendations for a mattress for back pain, take a look at the following duo, which includes the stunning Saatva Classic Mattress (opens in new tab).
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(opens in new tab)For further savings on mattresses, take a look at our round-ups of the latest Saatva mattress sales (opens in new tab), plus the biggest Casper mattress sales and deals (opens in new tab).
