Chronic pain, whether it be in the lower back, neck, or shoulder, can potentially keep an individual up at night and distract them from being able to get the sleep they crave. Chronic pain can cause us to wake up every hour on the hour in distress. It can also have us flipping over a million times to try to get comfortable. Listed below are specific styles of mattresses and how they can help alleviate chronic pain:

1. Hybrid mattress
A hybrid mattress is a combination of multiple support systems. The support in this type of mattress are usually layers of latex or memory foam. This mattress style helps in relieving chronic pain because of the amount of support it will have on your body. This mattress will have you feeling like you are sinking into the bed, or on a cloud, because of its structure.

This mattress style tends to be the go-to for chronic pain sufferers because of the blend of comforting and breathable layers. These layers can also consist of coil springs at the base to provide extra durable support. This mattress is also good for people who have multiple sleeping positions because it is going to accommodate all of those positions seamlessly.

2. Memory foam mattress
A memory foam mattress is an ideal mattress for those facing chronic pain on a daily basis that want to get a good night’s rest. It is, just like its name, made out of memory foam, which is made out of mostly polyurethane. Other chemicals are added other than the polyurethane to increase the dense texture of the mattress and its comfortability.

Pain in specific spots can be minimized while sleeping on memory foam. It detects those stubborn and sensitive areas and helps relieve them. Memory foam takes the shape of the person laying on it to provide the ultimate feeling of satisfaction. Three types of these mattresses include gel foam, traditional memory foam and plant-based. This style mattress is more long-lasting than other mattresses because of its material.

3. Firm mattress
A firm mattress has less give than other mattresses. This mattress is of a dense texture that does not have the spring that a hybrid would give you. This mattress pushes against your body when lying down, which could benefit some chronic pain sufferers, but may also do the opposite.

This mattress is more of a risky buy being its texture and it is better for those who sleep on their back. This is so because a firm-structured mattress provides more of a stable surface for those who sleep on their back. Stomach sleepers may also prefer this mattress as well because of the position and how this will support you.