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A new mattress can cause a lot of back pain, especially if it doesn't suit your body. It can have a significant negative effect on your health.
Firmness, mattress 'type' (e.g., spring, foam, or latex), and your sleeping position, are all factors that can contribute to your back pain. Using the wrong combination can cause unnecessary tension and pressure on your sensitive pressure points.
Determine whether your brand-new mattress is the right for you or not. If you're still eligible to return it, strongly consider this option. If there are significant impressions (sag), you unequivocally want to return it and find a new brand.
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#1 Fix For Back Pain From A New Mattress?
Replace your new mattress with a mattress from a different brand.
You have two options:
• Pick a better mattress with higher density foams and sturdier springs (13 gauge steel or thicker).
• Pick a different mattress type; either innerspring hybrid, 100% latex, or latex hybrid. We recommend the Saatva Classic. They're an incredible innerspring hybrid with a dual coil construction. If you dislike memory foam and it's causing back pain, the Saatva Classic is your best available option online (and it's not even close).
Can A New Mattress Cause Back Pain?
Absolutely. A new mattress is factory fresh. Its stiff foams can do significant damage to your nerves and body. In particular, if they don't ease up fast!
It can also occur in the following ways:
• You picked the wrong mattress type (i.e. incompatible with your body structure and shape/weight)
• New mattresses need time to settle
• You sleep in the wrong position
• The mattress is either too firm or too soft (i.e. density of foams matters, too)
• Your mattress sleeps hot. Hotter mattress = longer time to fall asleep = negative impacts on REM sleep (and overall health)
How Can I Reduce (+ Relieve) Back Pain From My New Mattress?
Here are some ways to reduce/relieve back pain (from your new mattress):
• Replace your 'new' mattress with a more reputable one
• Upgrade your mattress support (get a 1-2" metal bunkie board)
• Invest in more breathable cotton sheets
• Change your sleeping position
• Buy a fan (if you sleep hot)
• Leave your window slightly open (helps achieve REM sleep)
• Avoid blue light 2-3 hours before bed (it negatively impacts REM sleep)
• Put a pillow between your legs
• Exercise your lower back and abs
What Firmness Is Best For Back Pain (Harder = Better)?
Studies show that a medium-firm mattress is optimal for most people.
However, the ideal firmness depends entirely on your individual body shape and physiological preferences (e.g., the shape of your body, the weight of your bones, your muscle alignment, and your nervous system).
If your mattress is causing you pain, we recommend buying a new one that's (a) a different type (other than memory foam) and (b) a medium-firm comfort level.
In case you can't afford a new mattress at the moment:
1. Determine if your new mattress is too firm or too soft.
2. Buy a firmer or softer mattress topper to achieve your medium-firmness.
Note: A mattress topper is only a temporary solution until you buy a new mattress.
What Type Of Mattress Is Best For Back Pain?
It depends.
Different types are good or bad depending on the unique preferences of each person:
• Innerspring - ideal if you like natural airflow, a little bounce, and don't mind some motion transfer.
• Memory foam - is the best choice if you don't sleep hot, want to feel enveloped in your mattress, and want 0 motion transfer.
• Latex - unbelievable for pressure point relief and overall blood flow. Sleeps cool (somewhere between a spring and foam in terms of heat), but costs more.
Some people simply cannot adapt to either type of mattress. Therefore, it is important to understand how your body responds to each to each mattress type.
Note: Make sure you identify your mattress type preference. Otherwise you'll continue laying on an incompatible mattress.
What Position Is Best If You Have Back Pain From A New Mattress?
Side and back sleeping. Particularly if you have a new mattress.
Test both, with a pillow between your legs.
The key is to ensure you're not placing isolated pressure on any specific area of your lumbar spine!
If your lower back receives isolated pressure for long periods of time, you'll damage sensitive nerves and cause very serious long-term complications.