The Best Mattress for Back Pain

Are you considering buying a mattress, but wondering what the best rated mattress is for someone who has back pain?

Well, some research findings suggest that the best mattress for back pain is actually the one that feels the most comfortable to YOU! Not me, or any other back pain sufferer, but you.

Why is there no such thing as a perfect back pain mattress? The answer is simple. Most of us use the same general terms to describe our condition; we may say we have lower back pain, upper back pain, or neck and shoulder pain. However, these conditions have unique symptoms and physical characteristics in each of us, and just as unique is what works best to relieve those conditions.

That said, there are some guidelines which you can use when trying to find the best mattress for your own back. These guidelines are pretty universal and appropriate for most types of back problems.

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How to Buy a Mattress

Mattress sizes: Think big! Because there is only one of you, it doesn't mean that the added room in a larger bed will be wasted. If you have the space, and a few extra dollars, you may find that a bigger bed provides a better night's sleep as it allows you to get into more comfortable sleeping positions.

What's more is that circulation increases when limbs are extended, which means that your heart isn't working as hard. I learned this from my Mother's cardiologist, who advised her to sleep with her legs and arms extended, after heart surgery.

The cost difference between a double size mattress and a queen size mattress is usually not that great. Likewise, if there are two of you, you may find a king size mattress that is affordable.

The Organic Mattress

Yes, you can be environmentally friendly in your bedroom and sleep green!

Many mattress manufacturers are responding to the demand for all natural and all organic products by offering a full line of selections that even include an organic crib mattress for your little one.

Most of these mattresses are made from certified organic cotton and wool, and natural latex, and are free of insecticides, pesticides, formaldehyde, polyester, foams, and dioxins. Because they don't contain chemicals, they are considered by many allergy sufferers to be the no allergy mattress.

Pillow Talk

Just as important as your best mattress selection, and as personal of a choice, is what type of pillows to use. As with the mattress, don't compromise on quality. Given the number of hours you are in bed it's important to find either a single pillow or an assortment of pillows that make you most comfortable.

Many people swear by a memory foam pillow, while others like myself, cling to a good ole' fashioned down pillow. Back pain sufferers often find comfort cuddled up next to a body pillow or by placing a soft pillow between their legs when side sleeping so as to prevent the upper leg from pulling on their lower back.

If you find you often wake with a stiff neck, it could easily be caused by your pillow. Using a neck support pillow or wedge pillow may help alleviate this.

More Bedtime Pampering

Flannel sheets: Soft and cuddly, that says it all!

Silk or satin sheets: Wonderfully cool on hot nights and silky and smooth on the rest of them!

Electric blanket: Do you live someplace with chilly weather? If so, it might be worth the investment of an electric blanket. Just switch it on as you're getting ready for bed and crawl into a wonderful warm cocoon for yourself. Electric blankets are also awesome for soothing arthritis or any other types of aches and pains. One word of warning - good luck trying to get out of your ultra warm bed when the alarm sounds in the morning!

Hypo-allergenic bedding: Do you often have allergies? Dust mites may be your problem. Yes, bed bugs could be causing your sneezing and wheezing and waking you at night. Hypo-allergenic pillow cases, sheets and other bedding may help relieve your problem.

Night clothes: Sleeping in comfort doesn't stop with the best mattress and pillows. Wearing comfortable bed clothes can make a huge difference in how well you sleep. Usually something loose is best, but avoid things that are so loose that they are getting caught up in your sheets.

Dress so that your body temperature is comfortable throughout the night. Are you cold when you go to bed, but wake up hot? Keep something lighter nearby to throw on when you get too warm.

Home spa treatment: Try one of the best natural insomnia cures by creating your own home spa treatment as a way to wind down at the end of a hard day, or week.

Find the best mattress you can, get some great pillows, add to that a bit of late night pampering and hopefully you're on your way to sweet dreams!