The Best Mattresses to Buy in 2026 – Our Top Tried-and-Tested Recommendations from Our Favorite Brands
Upgrade your sleep space, whether you're a side, stomach, or hot sleeper, suffer from chronic pain, or share a bed – and on any budget
Emilia Hitching
29/05: To refresh this guide for 2026, I've swapped the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress, which was previously our best pick for back pain, for the newly tested Saatva Rx as our top recommendation for chronic pain, as it scored higher across all our considerations. I've also checked and updated all prices, links, and information.
Finding the best mattress, if yours is old, uncomfortable, no longer suits you, or you simply want an upgrade, means balancing comfort, features, and your budget. But with such a vast array of models to choose from, you might find yourself overwhelmed by choice.
As the Sleep Editor here at Homes & Gardens, I lead a team of experienced reviewers who represent a range of ages, sleep position preferences, and body types to test the best mattresses across the US. Together, we’ve spent decades in the industry, and over 7,000 hours testing over 30 mattresses from trusted brands for at least 30 nights each in our homes, to bring you real-world, hands-on analysis. Our experts test for pressure relief, thermoregulation, edge support, and motion isolation, as well as practical details like delivery, trial periods, and overall value, to help you find your perfect pick.
Our enduring favorite is the Saatva Classic Mattress, which combines the breathable support of an innerspring with the plush comfort of a pillow-top, but you might find something you prefer to help you sleep better below.
Our Nine Best Mattresses at a Glance
Below, you'll find a bite-sized summary of each mattress, outlining who it suits and the pros and cons. To learn more about a particular mattress, keep scrolling, or shortcut to that section by clicking the 'read more below' links.
There, I've detailed the need-to-know specs, including the price, firmness, and size of each mattress, before diving into the details of our testing experience.
The Saatva Classic Mattress got top scores from us on tests across the board for excellent pressure relief, motion isolation, and edge support. It's our perfect pick whether you sleep hot or cool on your front, back, or side.
This supportive mattress is specifically designed for maximum support and pressure relief to help alleviate chronic pain. Our expert tester, who suffers from chronic back pain, found it delivered on all its promises, allowing her to sleep better and keeping her cool, too.
This hybrid mattress is lined with supportive steel springs to bear your weight and topped with a thick layer of memory foam to protect your hips, knees, neck, and shoulders. In our tests, we found it to be breathable, durable, and super supportive.
Memory foam offers outstanding motion isolation and full-body pressure relief. It's a great choice for couples and anyone who suffers from chronic pain. We describe it as the 'gold standard for memory foam,' but it's seriously expensive.
A good box mattress should deliver comfort and convenience affordably. On test, we found this pick from DreamCloud supportive and suitable for all sleep positions, which earned its position as our 'best box' recommendation.
Between the supportive steel springs, which enhance airflow as they compress and decompress, and the open-cell structure of the latex layer, there's a lot of air inside this mattress. It's supple, springy, and ideal for hot sleepers and warmer climates.
Our former Sleep Editor spent six months sleeping on this mattress and gave it top marks for its pressure relief and cooling qualities. It's also impressively affordable for a hybrid pick, and will suit back, side, and stomach sleepers.
For a little less than $200 when on sale, the Siena Memory Foam Mattress offers solid support and minimal motion transfer. I'd recommend this mattress for buyers on a budget and anyone who appreciates a firmer surface.
If you sleep on your stomach, you need a firm, flat surface to stop your pelvis from sinking too far into the mattress. The Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress will keep your spine straight without feeling too hard on your chest.
The Best Mattress Overall
The Saatva Classic Mattress is our reigning champion for the title of 'best mattress', five years running. This luxury innerspring mattress combines the airflow and support of a coil core with the pressure-relieving properties of a plush pillow-top. I'd recommend the Saatva Classic for front, back, and side sleepers alike, as well as anyone who runs hot or lives in a warm climate.
'I've spent more than five years sleeping with my Saatva Classic in Luxury Firm,' says expert tester Jaclyn Turner, who reviewed the Saatva Classic Mattress for us. 'It's a true medium that gives you a touch of softness without that sinking feeling. It's like bringing a luxury hotel bed back home with you.'
The Saatva Classic Mattress strikes a careful balance between comfort and support − subtle crests and troughs on the pillow top create ergonomic zones to give each area of your body the specific support it needs. Full disclosure: It took Jaclyn a few sleeps to get used to the feeling of the foam, but 'now, [she] wouldn't want to sleep on anything other than the Saatva Classic.'
Just a few things to note about the Saatva Classic Mattress before you buy it. First, there's a 600 lb maximum weight capacity. If you share a bed, and you're both on the heavier side, then you should consider the WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid Mattress instead, which comes in 'Plus' for plus-sized sleepers. You'll find it more supportive than the Saatva Classic, albeit not quite as luxurious.
Also, if you change your mind about the Saatva Classic Mattress within the first year of purchase and you decide to refund or exchange it, you'll need to pay a $99 return fee.
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Three firmness levels to suit everyone | 5 |
Thermo-regulation | Highly breathable through heat waves | 5 |
Motion isolation | Some motion transfer | 3 |
Edge support | Reinforced with high-density foam rails | 5 |
Best Mattress for Chronic Pain
According to chiropractor Dr. Kevin Lees, 'The best mattress for back pain must be supportive, which doesn't necessarily mean firm or soft. It needs to hold the spine and pelvis in a neutral position without creating pressure points or allowing any one part of the body to sink too far into the mattress.' Out of all the mattresses we've tried, the Saatva Rx mattress, which features a soft-plush sleep surface, offers the best balance of sinkage versus support to keep your spine straight.
I assigned mattress tester Jamie Davis Smith to test and review the Saatva Rx mattress, as she struggles with chronic back pain. '[It] was designed to help people with chronic back pain, and it delivers on that promise,' she assures.
'Impressively, I have not woken up with back or hip pain once since I started using it. As a mom of four, I am useless without a good night's sleep, so this mattress has proven to be a fantastic addition to our household.'
Jamie also noted that the Saatva Rx boasts impressive thermoregulation qualities, edge support, and motion isolation, but it's certainly not an affordable pick.
'After sleeping on the Saatva Rx for more than a month, I highly recommend it to those who can stomach the high price tag,' she added in her review. 'Anyone seeking an orthopedic-type mattress for back pain and those who tend to sleep hot, but want the comfort of a hybrid mattress made with memory foam, should consider investing in this mattress.'
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Eased chronic aches and pains | 5 |
Thermo-regulation | Cooling properties prevent heat from being trapped | 4 |
Motion isolation | Minimal motion transfer | 5 |
Edge support | Firm and secure | 5 |
Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
If you sleep on your side, you should look for a mattress that's soft enough to cushion your joints yet sufficiently supportive to lift and lengthen your spine. The WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid Mattress fits the bill.
'Between the zoned support of innersprings and the pressure relief of the memory foam, [this] mattress is designed to bear your weight and promote proper spinal alignment,' says expert tester Aleenah Ansari, who reviewed the WinkBed Luxury Hybrid Mattress.
Out of all the mattresses on this list, the WinkBed Luxury Hybrid Mattress performed best in our motion isolation test. Aleenah filled a glass with water, set it in the center of the mattress, then jumped around beside it. The glass barely moved, and not a drop of water spilled, indicating excellent motion isolation.
In practice, Aleenah could get into and out of bed in the middle of the night without disturbing her partner. She'd happily recommend the WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid Mattress for couples and light sleepers.
'A mattress with outstanding motion isolation and excellent edge support is the holy grail,' enthuses Aleenah. 'I feel like I've finally found it in the WinkBed Luxury Hybrid Mattress. Even when sitting on the edge, I didn't feel like I was going to fall off, which is likely a product of this being a firmer mattress. In addition to side sleepers, I would also recommend this bed for stomach sleepers and anyone who tends to lie on the side of the bed.
'I think WinkBeds is one of the best places to buy a mattress for plus-sized sleepers,' says Aleenah. 'You can shop the Luxury Hybrid Mattress in Plush, which feels extra-firm to stop you from sinking too far into the mattress.'
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Four firmness levels to suit different sleep styles | 4 |
Thermo-regulation | Infused with cooling gel | 4 |
Motion isolation | Minimal motion transfer | 5 |
Edge support | Solid support to sit or sleep on the side of the bed | 5 |
Best Memory Foam Mattress
Out of all the memory foam mattresses we've tested, the Saatva Contour5 Mattress sits head and shoulders above the rest. Expert tester Alex Frost claims that 'this is the only memory foam mattress [she's] ever tested that delivers on comfort, cooling, and edge support,' in her Saatva Contour5 Mattress review.
'When I woke up after my first night of sleeping on the Saatva Contour5 Mattress, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my typically achy back and joints were a little less agitated,' she says. 'I put that down to the firm support of the mattress − there's just enough give to cushion your joints without throwing your spine out of alignment.' Alex sampled the Saatva Contour5 in Firm, but you could also opt for the slightly squishier support of Medium.
Your average memory foam mattress tends to trap heat. 'I'd read about the airflow channels through the middle of the mattress, which work to carry heat away from your body and out of the bed, but I wanted to be convinced that it was more than marketing jargon,' says Alex. 'After a whole summer testing, I'd put the Saatva Contour5 up there with the best cooling mattresses, which is quite the feat for a memory foam model.'
'Memory foam mattresses are infamous for their lack of edge support,' she continues. 'All too often, the soft squishiness of the center extends to the sides of the mattress.
'Some nights, one or two of my kids end up in my bed with a bad dream, and I have to make the most of every inch, so I appreciate edge support more than most. Luckily, I found that the Saatva Contour5 Mattress has exceptional edge support, so I could sit and sleep comfortably on the side.'
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Two firmness levels to suit different sleep styles | 4 |
Thermo-regulation | Perforated with airflow channels | 4 |
Motion isolation | Minimal motion transfer | 5 |
Edge support | Comfortable to sit and sleep on the side of the bed | 5 |
Best Box Mattress
When I assigned experienced product tester Camryn Rabideau to test yet another box mattress, she was skeptical. Your average box mattress is a thick slab of foam, compressed into a cardboard package and delivered to your door. She was pleasantly surprised to find that 'this is a premium bed, lined with supportive springs to withstand the wear and tear of nightly use,' as noted in her DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid Mattress review.
There was no unpleasant smell from mattress off-gassing, nor were there any indentations or impressions in the foam – that's why the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid Mattress is the best box mattress around.
Where your average box mattress is made from cheap foam that goes soft around the sides, the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid Mattress features a row of reinforced steel coils around the edges. Camryn could comfortably sleep at the edge of the bed or sit on the side of the mattress. Plus, for a self-appointed 'luxury' mattress, it's relatively affordable. The DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid Mattress is almost always discounted in the mattress sales, so you can bag a Queen-sized bed for $1,499.
Any hybrid mattress is liable to have a bit of bounce. A coil core makes it much easier to get into and out of bed, especially if you struggle with mobility, but it does make for a bit of motion transfer. When her partner tossed and turned on his side of the bed, Camryn could feel the vibrations over on hers. So, although Camryn loved the medium-firm feel of the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress, her partner wasn't so keen.
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Firm support | 4 |
Thermo-regulation | Infused with cooling gel | 4 |
Motion isolation | Moderate motion transfer | 2 |
Edge support | Heavy-duty gauge edge shield | 5 |
Best Cooling Mattress
If you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes, or you simply tend to run a little warm, you're what's known as a hot sleeper. You need a cooling mattress, paired with one of the best cooling mattress toppers and cooling sheets, to dissipate heat, wick moisture, and block odors so that you can sleep cool and feel fresh. This hybrid mattress combines the natural breathability of latex with the enhanced airflow of a coil core to create a thermoregulating mattress for hot sleepers and warm climates.
Over the years, we've tested a healthy handful of specialist cooling mattresses. The Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress delivers the best performance at the fairest price. Inside, you'll find a comfort layer of Talalay latex, arranged in an open-cell structure to promote airflow. Underneath, the coils push air through the bed as they compress and decompress beneath your body weight.
'As someone who sleeps almost face-down right on top of the bed, I can testify to the cooling properties of the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress,' says our expert tester Alex Frost, a lifelong hot sleeper. She tested and reviewed the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress during a humid Ohio summer, and she couldn't believe how cool it kept her.
The only drawback she did note was a lack of edge support. 'Although it felt comfortable to lie on the side of the bed, the mattress edge couldn't hold my weight when I sat on it,' she says. 'I couldn't even sit on the side of the bed to tie my sneakers.'
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Soft yet supportive for all sleep positions | 5 |
Thermo-regulation | Suitable for hot sleepers | 4 |
Motion isolation | Minimal motion transfer | 4 |
Edge support | Soft and squishy around the sides | 2 |
Best Hybrid Mattress
A hybrid mattress marries the airflow and support of an innerspring with the contouring comfort and pressure relief of memory foam. Several of the mattresses in this buying guide are hybrids, including the WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid and the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid. Out of all the hybrids we've tested, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress offers the best balance of comfort and support. Certainly, it comes in the widest range of sizes, including Short Queen and RV King.
I first sampled the Aurora Luxe at the Brooklyn Bedding factory in Glendale, Arizona. Impressed by the squishy support, which felt just as comfortable on my stomach as it did on my back and side, I called the mattress home for long-term testing, before writing my Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress review. Given the choice between a Firm, a Medium, and a Soft feel, I opted for Firm: I know that Brooklyn Bedding mattresses err on the softer side, and I need solid support to keep my spine aligned.
Now that I've sampled the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress through all four seasons, I can confirm that the combination of the cooling cover and gel-infused memory foam keeps me cool.
Like many hybrid mattresses, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress offers some motion transfer: I attribute that to the bounce in the coils. I could feel it when my partner shifted positions or got into and out of bed in the night. If you're a seriously light sleeper, you should consider a memory foam mattress for better motion isolation.
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Available in three comfort levels to suit all sleep styles | 5 |
Thermo-regulation | Cooling cover and gel-infused memory foam | 5 |
Motion isolation | Some motion transfer when you switch positions | 3 |
Edge support | Solid to sit and sleep on the side of the bed | 4 |
Best Affordable Mattress
Collating this buying guide got me thinking − a lot of the best mattresses are seriously expensive.
I combed through our back catalog of reviews to see which mattress offered the best performance at the lowest price, and the Siena Memory Foam Mattress came out on top. Technically listed at $649 for a Queen, it's almost always on sale for around $200. Therefore, it's a great choice for buyers on a budget or anyone shopping for a spare mattress for the guest room.
For your money, you get eight inches of high-density foam, which forms a solid support core to keep your spine straight. Up top, you'll find two inches of gel memory foam to enhance airflow through the mattress.
Mattress tester Tonya Pendleton slept on and reviewed the Siena Memory Foam Mattress through the spring and into the start of summer, and she managed to keep cool. She was particularly impressed with the motion isolation of the memory foam.
'My cat jumps on my bed every morning and every evening for feeding reminders and cuddles,' Tonya explains, 'and I don't even feel it when she lands on the mattress.'
Still, Tonya is under no illusion that the Siena Memory Foam Mattress can compete with the top contenders for the title of 'best mattress'.
'$200 gets you sturdy central support and optimal motion isolation, but it's not enough to afford proper edge support,' she says.
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Firm support | 4 |
Thermo-regulation | Less suitable for hot sleepers | 3 |
Motion isolation | Minimal motion transfer | 5 |
Edge support | Not comfortable to sit or sleep on the side of the bed | 2 |
Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers
According to chiropractor Dr. Kevin Lees, stomach sleepers should steer clear of soft surfaces. 'A mattress that feels too soft can add stress to the natural curve in the lower back of a stomach sleeper as the hips and pelvis start to sink beneath the chest and shoulders,' he explains. 'That's when the spine gets thrown out of alignment, putting extra pressure on the neck and shoulders.' To avoid back ache and neck strain, therefore, stomach sleepers should opt for a firm mattress.
The Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress comes in multiple firmness levels to suit different sleep styles. I'd recommend the Firm feel for stomach sleepers. '[It's] firm, but not inflexible,' says expert tester Alex Temblador, who tested and reviewed the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress. 'I need a lot of support around my hips to keep my spine straight and avoid any undue lower back aches, and I found that the strategically arranged springs gave me all the support I need, while the memory foam comfort layer enhances pressure relief.'
'In my time testing mattresses, I've struggled to find one with quality edge support,' she continues. 'Not only is edge support helpful for getting into and out of bed, but it also maintains the structural integrity of the mattress and prevents it from dipping if you sleep too close to the edge.
'When I sat down on the side of the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress, it barely dipped beneath my weight. I felt very well supported. I was also impressed with the motion isolation: I couldn't feel a thing when my partner changed positions on the mattress.'
Attribute | Notes | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
Pressure relief | Multiple firmness levels to suit different sleep styles | 5 |
Thermo-regulation | Less suitable for hot sleepers | 3 |
Motion isolation | Minimal motion transfer | 5 |
Edge support | Comfortable to sit or sleep on the side of the bed | 5 |
How We Test Mattresses
I lead a team of seasoned product testers across America to rank and review mattresses. We test each mattress for at least four weeks before we publish our initial review. This accounts for the time it takes to get used to a new mattress and gives a good indication of future performance.
As H&G's resident Sleep Editor, it's my job to check in with my reviewers after publication and continue to monitor each mattress. If I hear that a mattress is starting to sag, squeak, or lose its quality in any way, I'll remove it from our best mattress buying guide and update the mattress review to reflect our findings.
For the sake of a fair fight, we assess each mattress against the same criteria: Pressure relief, thermoregulation, motion isolation, and edge support.
Our mattress review process is editorially independent and not influenced by third parties. Learn more about how we test mattresses.
How to Choose a Mattress
We have a full guide on choosing a mattress to suit you. It's my strong suggestion that you read this guide on what to consider before you make your final choice.
Your sleep position vs mattress firmness: In our mattress reviews, we talk a lot about sleep positions and mattress firmness, which are integrally linked, with side sleepers preferring softer mattresses than back sleepers, for instance. Beware, though: Some mattress manufacturers rate firmness on a scale from one to 10, where one is super-soft and 10 is ultra-firm. Others categorize their mattresses as soft, medium-soft, medium, medium-firm, or firm, so reading reviews both here and on retailer websites is really important.
Your aches and pains: Whether you suffer from a chronic pain condition or everyday aches, you'll appreciate a mattress with pressure-relieving properties. That might look like a comfort layer of foam to cushion your joints or ergonomic zoning to target support to different areas of your body. Pressure relief becomes especially important as you age, and it becomes that much harder to get into and out of bed.
Your sleep temperature: If you're a hot sleeper or you live in a warm climate, then you need a cooling mattress to dissipate heat, wick moisture, and block odors. I'd recommend a latex mattress, which is naturally breathable, or a hybrid mattress with plenty of air between the coils.
Your partner: All other considerations aside, you should pay special attention to motion isolation. You want to find a mattress with minimal motion transfer so that you aren't disturbed by your partner tossing and turning or getting into and out of bed. Your best bet is a memory foam mattress or a hybrid with a thick layer of foam – coils carry too much bounce.
Your budget: As a general rule, hybrid and latex mattresses are more expensive than memory foam mattresses or innersprings. To get the best mattress in a Queen size, I'd expect to spend anywhere between $600 and $1,800. Before you start mattress shopping, I suggest you set your own lower and upper limits for your budget.
Below, you can compare our best mattresses side-by-side. All offer free shipping:
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Price | Firmness | Type | Sizes | Sleep trial | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saatva Classic | $1,399-$3,118 | Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm | Innerspring | Twin-Split California King | 365 nights | Lifetime |
Saatva Rx | $1,999-$4,049 | Supportive plush | Hybrid | Twin-Split California King | 365 nights | Lifetime |
WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid Mattress | $1,427-$2,856 | Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, Plus | Hybrid | Twin-California King | 120 nights | Lifetime |
Saatva Contour5 | $1,899-$3,649 | Medium, Firm | Memory foam | Twin-Split King | 365 nights | Lifetime |
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid | $1,099-$2,598 | Medium-firm | Hybrid | Twin-Split King | 365 nights | Lifetime |
Saatva Latex Hybrid | $1,699-$3,099 | Medium | Latex hybrid | Twin-California King | 365 nights | Lifetime |
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling | $1,465-$2,799 | Soft, Medium, Firm | Hybrid | Twin-Split California King (inc. Short Queen and RV King) | 120 nights | 10 years |
Siena Memory Foam | $99-$358 | Medium-firm | Memory foam | Twin-Split King | 180 nights | 10 years |
Stearns & Foster Estate | $2,299-$4,598 | Soft, Medium, Firm, Pillow Top Soft, Pillow Top Firm | Hybrid | Twin Long-Split California King | 90 nights | 10 years |
Meet the Testers
Jaclyn is our former sleep expert. Now, she's the Senior Home Editor at Business Insider, overseeing tests for mattresses and bedding. Jaclyn is a combination sleeper who switches between her back and her side, so she needs a mattress that strikes just the right balance between comfort and support. She reviewed the Saatva Classic Mattress and can't recommend it highly enough.
Aleenah is a freelance writer and reviewer for travel, wellness, and tech products, with two mattress reviews under her belt − the WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid Mattress review is included in this guide. She appreciates the zoned support of the springs and foam to keep her spine in line.
Alex is our most prolific mattress tester, with eight reviews under her belt. As someone who suffers from recurring lower back pain, Alex needs a supportive mattress with plenty of squish to cushion her joints. In this guide, she reviewed the Saatva Contour5 Mattress.
Jamie is a regular contributor to Homes & Gardens. As a hot sleeper with neck and back pain, she needs her mattress to be just right, and has rigorously tested dozens, including Tempur-Pedic, Saatva, Helix, and Nolah. In this guide, she reviewed the Saatva Rx Mattress.
Camryn is a freelance writer and product reviewer. Since she shares a bed with her partner and their dog, she needs a mattress with excellent edge support. As a side sleeper, she needs a bit of give to cushion her hips and shoulders. In this guide, she reviewed the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid Mattress.
Emilia is the former Sleep Editor at Homes & Gardens. She shaped our testing guidelines, and led our team of expert testers in the search to find the best mattress. As a hot sleeper, she needs a breathable mattress to keep her cool, and, in this guide, she reviewed the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress.
Tonya is a freelance reviewer who has been testing mattresses for the past six years. As a hot sleeper, Tonya needs a mattress to keep her cool. Since her cat likes to jump on and off the bed in the middle of the night, she needs a mattress with excellent motion isolation. In this guide, she reviewed the Siena Memory Foam Mattress.
Alex is a product tester, with three mattress reviews under her belt. As a combination sleeper, who flips between her stomach, back, and sides, Alex needs a mattress that feels supportive all over. In this guide, she reviewed the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress.
FAQs
When's the best time to buy a mattress?
Financially speaking, the best time to buy a mattress is around a holiday weekend, like Memorial Day and the 4th of July, as stores slash their prices and compete to provide the deepest discounts.
As a shopping writer, I can confirm that you'll find the greatest breadth and depth of mattress deals around Black Friday, on the last Friday of November, and Cyber Monday, on the first Monday of December.
When should I replace an old mattress?
You should replace your mattress roughly every seven years, but the exact time frame varies in accordance with your mattress type.
If your mattress shows obvious signs of aging, or you spot any signs you're sleeping on a bad mattress, be it creaking coils or deformed foam, then it's time to think about buying a new mattress.
Why Is my mattress causing back pain?
You should always seek a medical opinion for back pain, but the wrong mattress is often a cause.
Mattress-induced back pain is always because the firmness and support do not match your sleep style. If you sleep on your side and your mattress is too firm, it may not cushion your joints properly. If it is too soft and you sleep on your front or back, your spine will not be correctly aligned.
If your mattress is worn and unsupportive, buy a medium-firm replacement that cradles you correctly. Also, check that you are using the best pillow for your sleep position, as again, this is critical for good spine alignment.
If you can't afford a new mattress, try adding one of the best toppers for better cushioning or support (as needed), and you can also try sleeping with a thin pillow under your hips or between your knees to better support your hips and lower back.
As you shop, make sure to consider your sleep position, your sleep temperature, and any aches and pains to find the mattress that's right for you. If you want to learn more about how a mattress is made, consult our expert explainer.
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