{"id":7841,"date":"2026-01-06T06:46:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/choosing-mattress-for-back-pain-tips-for-the-best-mattress\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:12:00","slug":"best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Best mattress for back pain how to choose: a complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing the best mattress for back pain <span data-path-to-node=\"0,0\"> often feels like an impossible task. Is &#8220;hard&#8221; better for the back, or is &#8220;soft&#8221; more comfortable? And what should I choose if I already have back problems? Does my sleeping position play a role? Is there a certain type of mattress that is better? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Ergonomic sleep systems attempt to adapt the sleep environment to the person sleeping. Thanks to optimizing the entire sleep system, you improve health, comfort and well-being. <span data-path-to-node=\"0,2\"><span class=\"citation-139\">The ergonomic answer lies in the balance between two important concepts: <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"><span class=\"citation-139\">conformity<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-139\"> and <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"><span class=\"citation-139\">stability<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In this blog, we explain how to see through the marketing jargon and find a mattress that truly fits your body. But pay attention! It&#8217;s only one part of a bigger picture. Sleeping ergonomically is not just &#8220;lying on a good mattress&#8221;, but lying in a sleep system that is fully adapted to your unique body structure. So look closely at bed base and pillow as well!    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#What_do_conformity_and_stability_mean_when_choosing_a_mattress\" >What do conformity and stability mean when choosing a mattress?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#Conformity_raincoat_or_tailored_suit\" >Conformity: raincoat or tailored suit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#Stability_the_carrying_capacity\" >Stability: the carrying capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#The_collaboration_why_you_need_both\" >The collaboration: why you need both?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#What_you_need_to_know_about_your_back_and_the_most_critical_moment_during_sleep\" >What you need to know about your back and the most critical moment during sleep!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#Why_your_back_is_a_%E2%80%9Csponge%E2%80%9D\" >Why your back is a &#8220;sponge&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#The_critical_moment_REM_sleep\" >The critical moment: REM sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#How_do_you_recognize_a_mismatch\" >How do you recognize a mismatch?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#How_to_choose_the_best_mattress_for_back_pain\" >How to choose the best mattress for back pain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#The_%E2%80%9Ctailored_suit%E2%80%9D_test_Conformance\" >The &#8220;tailored suit&#8221; test (Conformance)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#The_%E2%80%9Ccarrying_capacity%E2%80%9D_test_Stability\" >The &#8220;carrying capacity&#8221; test (Stability).<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/#Conclusion_%E2%80%93_Choosing_the_best_mattress_for_back_pain\" >Conclusion &#8211; Choosing the best mattress for back pain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_conformity_and_stability_mean_when_choosing_a_mattress\"><\/span>What do conformity and stability mean when choosing a mattress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conformity_raincoat_or_tailored_suit\"><\/span>Conformity: raincoat or tailored suit?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1\"><span class=\"citation-138\">When we talk about how &#8220;comfortable&#8221; a mattress is, we often talk about <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"><span class=\"citation-138\">conformity<\/span><\/b><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"4,5\"><span class=\"citation-137\">This term describes how closely the mattress follows the contours of your body<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"4,7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-136\">Low conformity:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-136\"> Compare this to a stiff raincoat; it stays straight no matter who wears it<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,2\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,4\"><span class=\"citation-135\">On a mattress, this feels like a hard board where your shoulders are flattened and your lower back &#8220;floats&#8221; .<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,6\">. <\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-134\">High Conformity:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-134\"> This is like a tailored suit or stretch shirt; it precisely follows the contours of your waist, shoulders and hips<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stability_the_carrying_capacity\"><\/span>Stability: the carrying capacity  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-133\">Stability<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-133\"> Is about the hardness or resistance of the mattress<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,2\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"><span class=\"citation-132\">This determines how deep you sink into the mattress at an equal load<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,6\">. Therefore, z<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-131\">worthier people<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-131\"> usually benefit from higher stability (harder mattress) to avoid sinking too deeply<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-130\">Without sufficient stability, the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,1\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"><span class=\"citation-130\">hangmate effect<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-130\">: you sag like a banana, which is hard on your muscles and intervertebral discs and may give you back pain<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,3\">. <\/span>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_collaboration_why_you_need_both\"><\/span>The collaboration: why you need both?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret to a good mattress is the combination. To quickly summarize: firmness determines whether your back is supported correctly, conformity determines how good that feels. The ideal match occurs when the mattress is hard enough to support you, and at the same time flexible enough to accommodate your body shape.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t let yourself off the hook!<\/b> Because <i>personal habituation<\/i> often puts a spanner in the works. Because you are used to your mattress, choosing a similar model is therefore not always the right choice. Sometimes an <i>excessive focus on firmness <\/i>also arises because your current, to-be-replaced, mattress has lost too much support.    <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-ub-image aligncenter size-large\" id=\"ub-image-\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sleeping-position.jpeg?w=1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Matras kiezen bij rugklachten\" class=\"wp-image-1\" style=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need_to_know_about_your_back_and_the_most_critical_moment_during_sleep\"><\/span>What you need to know about your back and the most critical moment during sleep!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_your_back_is_a_%E2%80%9Csponge%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Why your back is a &#8220;sponge&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"12,0\">To understand why the right mattress is essential, let&#8217;s look at the back. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,2\"><span class=\"citation-129\">Your spine has a natural <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"><span class=\"citation-129\">S-shape<\/span><\/b><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,4\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,6\"><span class=\"citation-128\">Between your 24 vertebrae are intervertebral discs that act as shock absorbers .<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,8\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"><span class=\"citation-127\">During the day, these intervertebral discs are flattened, as it were, by your body weight<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,5\"><span class=\"citation-126\">At night, when the pressure drops sharply compared to daytime, they refill with fluid, just like a sponge<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,7\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,9\"><span class=\"citation-125\">This is why, in the morning, you can grow up to <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"13,9\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"><span class=\"citation-125\">2 centimeters longer<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-125\"> than at night<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,11\">!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_critical_moment_REM_sleep\"><\/span>The critical moment: REM sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"15,1\"><span class=\"citation-124\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Remslaap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REM sleep<\/a>, something special happens! To protect you during dreaming occurs   <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"><span class=\"citation-124\">atonia<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-124\"> on: your muscle tension drops to almost zero<\/span>. <span class=\"citation-123\">At that point, the mattress should completely take over the stabilization function of your muscles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"16,0,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-122\">What if your mattress doesn&#8217;t do that adequately?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-122\"> Then your body has to &#8220;work&#8221; by tossing or building up muscle tension, hindering the recovery of the intervertebral discs<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_recognize_a_mismatch\"><\/span>How do you recognize a mismatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body gives clear signals when the balance between hardness and conformity is not right:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Signal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Possible cause<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Consequence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Morning stiffness<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-121\">Mattress is too hard<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,1,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"> <\/div>\n<\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,1,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-120\">Intervertebral discs cannot absorb fluid optimally<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,1,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"> <\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Nagging pain lower back<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,2,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,2,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-119\">Mattress is too soft (hangmate effect).<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,2,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"> <\/div>\n<\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,2,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,2,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-118\">Joint ligaments, among other things, come under tremendous strain<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,2,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"> <\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Lots of tossing and turning<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,3,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,3,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-117\">Mattress is too hard<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,3,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"> <\/div>\n<\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,3,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,3,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-116\">Blood vessels and nerves are pinched; your brain gives a &#8220;turn signal&#8221; .<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,3,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"> <\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tingling in arms\/legs<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,4,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,4,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-115\">Shortage of conformity<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,4,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,4,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,4,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-114\">Excessive peak pressure on joints and pinched nerves<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,4,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_best_mattress_for_back_pain\"><\/span>How to choose the best mattress for back pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the above make sense? But now you&#8217;re thinking, &#8220;what&#8217;s in it for me? Now how can I practically do that myself when looking to choose a new mattress for back pain? Of course, it&#8217;s best to go to a sleep store with good advice. However, better prepared&#8230;    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9Ctailored_suit%E2%80%9D_test_Conformance\"><\/span>The &#8220;tailored suit&#8221; test (Conformance)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lie on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-mattress-for-youcold-foammemory-foampros-and-cons-explained\/\">mattress<\/a> in your favorite sleeping position and pay attention to the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-234\">Do I feel that the mattress completely fills the hollow of my lower back or waist?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-234\"> <br>This is crucial for supporting the natural S-curve<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-233\">Are my shoulders and hips comfortably absorbed by the mattress?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-233\"> <br>These widest points should be able to sink<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-232\">Do I feel definite back pressure anywhere?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-232\"> <br>Pay specific attention to pressure points near the shoulders or hips; these are places where peak pressure can be too high<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-231\">Is this a &#8220;raincoat&#8221; or a &#8220;tailored suit&#8221;?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-231\"> <br>Does the mattress feel stiff (low conformity) or does it follow my contours exactly (high conformity)?  <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9Ccarrying_capacity%E2%80%9D_test_Stability\"><\/span>The &#8220;carrying capacity&#8221; test (Stability).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"><span class=\"citation-230\">Stability ensures that your spine remains straight even when your muscles are fully relaxed<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"11,3\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-229\">Am I &#8220;lying on&#8221; the mattress or sinking bottomless into it?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-229\"> <br><\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-229\">Sinking in too deeply causes the damaging &#8220;hangmate effect&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-228\">Can I turn over easily?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-228\"> <br>A good mattress should facilitate movement, not block it<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-227\">Does the mattress feel firm enough to support my weight without sagging like a banana?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-227\"> <br>This is essential for the protection of your intervertebral discs<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_%E2%80%93_Choosing_the_best_mattress_for_back_pain\"><\/span>Conclusion &#8211; Choosing the best mattress for back pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-path-to-node=\"27,1\"><span class=\"citation-108\">While proper S-curve support is important, the human body is not a machine<\/span>. <span class=\"citation-107\">Scientists today are nuancing the focus on &#8220;perfect&#8221; posture; pain is also influenced by stress, fitness and sleep deprivation<\/span>. This fits into the so-called &#8220;biopsychosocial model. <span class=\"citation-106\">A healthy body is flexible and adaptable<\/span>. Choosing a mattress for back pain? <span class=\"citation-105\">The best mattress is one that allows movement easily and in which you feel both supported and comfortable<\/span>.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-how-to-choose\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Best mattress for back pain how to choose: a complete guide<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mind-the-bed wp-block-embed-mind-the-bed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"JA3pFWk2V6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wat-is-het-beste-matras-genuanceerd\/\">Wat is het beste matras? 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