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Best Mattresses For Hip Pain That Cradle And Comfort Your Joints

The Joint's Dr. Kevin Lees, D.C. provides his expert insights for a recent Forbes article on choosing the right mattress for improving your sleep.

Original article published by Vetted on March 25, 2023 on Forbes.com

By Jessica Timmons

The best mattresses are designed to strike a balance between comfort and support. Veer too far in one direction or the other, and you might find yourself waking up with aching hips or a sore back. Preferences will vary, of course, but the right mattress to keep hip pain at bay can't be too soft or too firm. Instead, it has to be just right to keep pain from getting out of control. “A mattress that’s too firm or too soft will contribute to not only hip pain, but back and pelvis pain as well,” says Dr. Kevin Lees, D.C. director of chiropractic operations at The Joint Chiropractic.

The right firmness is subjective, but medium-firm mattresses tend to offer a good combination of cushioning comfort and sturdy support layers. Pair that with layers of a pressure-relieving material, like memory foam or latex, and you’re well on your way to finding a mattress that has all the right features for hip pain relief. To help you get started we rounded up seven of the best mattresses for hip pain with standout features that sleepers of all types need to limit pain in this joint. Saatva’s Loom & Leaf Mattress is our top pick thanks to its ultra-contouring, high-density memory foam layers and choice of two firmness options.

Best Overall Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Memory foam | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: Hypoallergenic and antimicrobial organic cotton cover, CertiPUR-US-certified foams, choice of firmness

The Loom & Leaf mattress from Saatva is a premium option, with high-quality memory foam layers that combine for close contouring, pressure relief and stable support. The gel-infused foam minimizes heat retention and delivers a little extra buffer to the low back with what Saatva calls a “lumbar “crown,” which helps keep the hips lifted for proper spinal support.

Saatva offers the Loom & Leaf in two firmness levels, relaxed firm and firm. Both should work for a wide variety of sleepers and will likely be firm enough for folks with hip pain. Saatva says its relaxed firm feel is a 5 to 7 on a 10-point scale, while the firm option is an 8. The firmer feel is ideal for stomach sleepers and those who prefer feeling like they’re sleeping on a mattress—not sinking into it. Saatva says the softer pick is its most popular comfort level and has the necessary support to maintain spinal alignment in all sleep positions. Plus, Saatva offers a longer-than-average trial. If you get the mattress and find your hip pain isn’t resolving for any reason, or even if it lessens initially but comes back a few weeks later, you can return the mattress for up to a year.

Best Affordable Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Memory foam | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: Cooling, antimicrobial, reversible

Layla’s memory foam mattress has a lot going for it, thanks to the copper gel in the foam and a unique design. The copper integrated into the foam does double duty. Not only does it remain gently firm under pressure, which means more support in areas of greater compression, it’s also conductive. According to the company, the copper helps funnel heat away from the body to keep you feeling cooler all night. Plus, the material is naturally antimicrobial, which makes for a fresher mattress, Layla says. The Layla mattress has a flippable design, making it akin to two mattresses in one. One side has a soft, plush feel (a 4 on Layla’s 10-point firmness scale), the other has a firm feel (a 7 on Layla’s scale). It’s quite a feat considering the bed’s budget-friendly price—a queen comes in around $1,000.

Best Cooling Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Memory foam | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: CertiPur-US-certified foam, cooling material, enhanced pressure relief

The Nectar Premier Mattress addresses one of the common drawbacks of memory foam: It can run pretty hot. This mattress is designed to cool things down with gel infused foam and a heat-wicking cover. The foam also contains ActiveCool, a material that Nectar says reacts to the body’s changing temperature so you stay comfortable all night. Sleepers with hip pain will find the three foam layers contour nicely around their curves to relieve pressure and distribute weight evenly for necessary support. The mattress has a medium-firm feel that should appeal to a wide range of people.

Best Latex Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Latex | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: GOLS, GOTS and Greenguard Gold materials, choice of firmness, choice of height, hypoallergenic

Latex is a buoyant, bouncy alternative to memory foam with the same exceptional pressure relief. But the Botanical Bliss Mattress from PlushBeds takes things a step further. In addition to the organic Talalay latex in the comfort layers, this mattress has a unique organic latex support core. This six-inch layer is vulcanized, meaning it’s manufactured under high heat to make it ultra dense and all the better at supporting you from head to toe. Organic cotton and wool round out the Botanical Bliss, which comes in a choice of two firmnesses and three heights. The medium option is a good pick for side sleepers looking for pressure relief in the hips and shoulders, while the medium-firm works well for back and stomach sleepers who need lower back and hip support. The Botanical Bliss is also certified by a number of third party organizations, all of which speak to its quality, safety and sustainability.

Best Hybrid Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Hybrid | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: Graphite-infused foam, choice of firmness, cooling topper, zoned coils with edge support

The Nolah Revolution packs a lot of features into its seven layers, which combine breathable foams with stable innersprings. The company says its patented AirFoam is a responsive, high-resilience foam that doesn’t trap body heat, outlives traditional memory foam and offers superior pressure point relief. That means your shoulders and hips will be nicely supported, no matter which position you sleep in. The support layer is made of individually-wrapped coils and divided into three sections, which makes for even weight distribution and a boost of support in the lumbar region. The whole thing is topped with a cooling, quilted Euro top (a type of pillow-top that’s sewn into the mattress and flush on the edges). Plus, it comes in three firmness options, ranging from plush to firm, so you can zero in on the best firmness for your sleep style.

Best Memory Foam Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Memory foam | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: Choice of firmness, motion isolating, breathable

The GravityLux is made of AirCell Foam—what WinkBeds calls the “next generation of memory foam.” AirCell Foam is a patented foam with tiny air capsules that are designed to support you in any position, relieve pressure with even weight distribution, and lessen the heat build-up that’s so common in traditional memory foam mattresses. Skip down from the AirCell layer, and you’ll find another patented foam in the third layer, with targeted “pushback” support in the hip and lumbar region to help you maintain comfortable alignment. It’s all part of what WinkBeds calls “progressive support layers,” which are specifically designed to relieve pressure in the hips and shoulders with close contouring while also supporting the lower back. The GravityLux comes in a choice of firmness, ranging from soft to medium to firm, which means there’s an option for just about every body type and sleep style.

Best Flippable Mattress For Hip Pain

Type: Latex | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Key Features: Flippable design, organic latex, hypoallergenic

The organic latex in the Zenhaven has a buoyant, responsive feel, making this a particularly good mattress for combination sleepers. The latex is divided into five zones that deliver more support in the lumbar area with firmer latex than elsewhere, so you’ll get superior spinal support in any position. While latex is naturally temperature neutral, the Zenhaven is made with vented air channels for boosted breathability. Plus, the flippable design means you never have to compromise on comfort. One side is what Saatva calls luxury plush, a 4-5 on the company’s firmness scale. It’s a great option for pressure relief if you’re a dedicated side sleeper. Flip it over, and you get gentle firm, a 7-8 on Saatva’s firmness scale. It has a little more lift and firmness to support stomach and back sleepers for pain-free sleep.

How We Chose

After chatting with Dr. Lees, I looked for mattresses with specific features and materials to benefit sleepers with hip pain, including a medium-firm comfort level and being made with latex or memory foam layers. I screened for reputable brands and high quality mattresses, and I specifically looked for feedback from customers who detailed exactly how their hip pain improved (or worsened) with mattresses. I prioritized mattresses with plenty of customer ratings and high star averages, and I was careful to include options for a range of budgets.

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