What's the best mattress for side sleepers?
Key Takeaways
- The one-of-a-kind, infinitely adaptable TEMPUR- Material® provides exceptional support and pressure relief to help reduce aches & pains. The enhanced, ultra-conforming TEMPUR-Material® responds to your body’s temperature—allowing the material to precisely adapt to your weight and shape in a way no other mattress can.
- The revolutionary TEMPUR-Material® also delivers renowned motion absorption to help minimize disruptions caused by movement from partners, pets or kids, so you can get your best night’s sleep – every night.
- The TEMPUR-Breeze® collection with all-night cooling technology—designed to help you sleep deep and wake refreshed.
Why you can trust this answer
Fosters Mattress has been a family owned sleep shop in the Cedar Valley since 2010. Our sleep experts Charles, Sarah, and Doug have a combined experience of over 40 years in the mattress/sleep industry and they are committed to finding the best mattress fit for their customers.
Why do side sleepers need more padding than a back sleeper?
When you sleep on your side you reduce your body's surface area that is contacting the mattress so your entire body is pressing on you hips and shoulders. Adding padding to those areas will alleviate pressure on those spots. The Tempur-Pedic® Advanced Relief® Material is the most pressure-relieving material they've ever developed, the Advanced Relief® material incorporates more molecular cells per inch to more precisely adapt to the unique contours of your body and provide truly advanced pressure relief. Pressure relief and precise contouring around hips and shoulders is why Tempur-Pedic® is the most highly recommended mattress brand in America. *Based on Tempur Sealy Brand Tracker Surveys 2021-2023.
Is side sleeping bad for your back?
Sleeping on your side has several health benefits including reduced snoring or sleep apnea issues, helping with acid reflux, and improving circulation. Having the proper support allows your spine to maintain it's natural s curve which allows you to enjoy the benefits that come from side sleeping.
What is the best position for side sleepers?
Bring your legs up slightly towards your chest in a fetal position. You may want to put a pillow between your legs or if you have an adjustable base elevate your knees 1 - 2.5 inches. Bending your knees and elevating your legs can help align your spine, pelvis and hips taking pressure off your spine. *Mayo Clinic Article 2024
Key terms
- pressure-relieving: reducing the amount of local felt force against a body part
- acid reflux: Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, irritating its lining. The most common symptoms are a burning chest sensation (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth. Mild cases are often managed with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications.
- adjustable base: replaces a boxspring/foundation to a bed and can elevate head and feet of the mattress
Local context: the Cedar Valley angle
What we hear most often from our customers in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly and surrounding areas is that they want to wake up feeling refreshed and not stiff or sore in their back, hips and shoulders. We invite them to try the Tempur-Pedic Luxe Breeze mattress in the store so they can experience the ultimate in pressure relief and comfort.
Frequently asked questions
How important is my sleep position when choosing a new mattress?
Your sleep position matters a lot in terms of which pressure points are affected during sleep, as well as how your spine is supported. Because each person sleeps in their own unique ways, the only way to determine which mattress and comfort level works best for your sleep position is to test out the different mattresses in our store.
Does a mattress have to be firm to be supportive?
The short answer to this question is, "No." With today's modern mattresses, support comes from the innerspring. A common mattress is a hybrid which includes innersprings and foam layers. The comfort layers surrounding this spring system determine the surface "feel." Many of our mattresses feature an advanced and durable innerspring system designed to deliver proper spinal support whether firmer or plusher. That means you can choose the mattress that feels best to you and still receive the support you need.
Can I sleep on my side if I buy an adjustable bed?
Yes, you can generally sleep on your side or your back in an adjustable bed. The thing side sleepers need to know is that 12 degrees is about the sweet spot (about 2.5-3 inches up) if you raise it too high it may add pressure to your shoulders.
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