What is the best mattress for lower back pain?

The best mattress for people with low back pain is a medium-to-firm mattress. This type of mattress has a 5.6 score based on the 10-point hard-to-soft scale of mattress firmness. Latex mattresses are recommended for relieving back pain because of the comfort and the firm bouncy support they provide.

When choosing a mattress, be sure to get one that supports the curvature of the spine and the proper alignment of the body parts, including the head, shoulders, buttocks and heels. Don't get a mattress that is too firm, which pushes on the body's pressure points. Don't get a mattress that is too soft either. This does not support the pressure points very well and causes the entire body to flop back.