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How to choose the best mattress for lower back pain

How to choose the best mattress for lower back pain

Lower back pain is a common issue for adults in New Zealand. It affects your quality of life and complicates sleep. If you’re looking to reduce or prevent lower back issues, your mattress should be a key consideration.

A mattress promoting correct spinal alignment can help stop back pain from starting in the first place, and for people who already suffer from back problems, a quality mattress can provide all-important relief and support.

Our guide to the best mattresses for lower back pain in New Zealand will help you figure out which mattress could be right for you.

How can your mattress affect back pain?

The lower back has more curvature and range of motion than the rest of your back, which makes it more susceptible to injury from incorrect alignment. If a mattress offers insufficient support, your lower back may twist or bend in an unnatural way. If the bed is too soft or dips in the middle, your hips may sink deeply into the mattress and out of alignment with your lumbar area. Conversely, if the mattress is too firm, your hips may sit too high.

Respected medical journal The Lancet has published a study finding that moderately firm or medium mattresses provide the best support with contouring for your impact points, and help relieve and prevent lower back pain.

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