BACK PAIN AND SLEEP

Sleeping with pain or waking with it, can be the result of a suboptimal sleep environment, often driven by an aging mattress and pillows that are overdue for replacement or no longer meeting your unique sleep needs. Updating and selecting the correct products for your needs can have meaningful impact in mitigating back pain.

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How to Sleep With Lower Back Pain

Medically Reviewed by Jenny Iyo, DPT | April 13, 2022

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Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Wake Up?

Medically Reviewed by Jenny Iyo, DPT | April 13, 2022

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Sleeping on the Floor: Benefits & Side Effects

Medically Reviewed by Anis Rehman, MD | April 13, 2022

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Our testing has found that the best mattress is one that supports the spine and promotes even alignment. This alleviates back pain and helps ensure deeper, more restorative sleep.

Our team’s expertise isn’t limited to just mattresses. We’ve also personally tested more than a dozen toppers. Although toppers sold today vary by thickness, firmness, and material composition, we conduct the same rigorous tests on each one to determine its strengths and weaknesses.