Organic latex mattresses, like the Latex Gold mattress shown here, provide superior comfort for those suffering with back pain.

A memory foam mattress is probably the best type of mattress to help with back pain, but it is not always the best choice for everyone. This type of mattress does not have springs, but instead uses a firm, sponge-like material that conforms to the shape of the body. That means you never have to worry about springs straining against your back. A similar type of mattress contains latex foam. Latex foam mattresses are thick and sturdy and mold to your body just like memory foam – while offering you superior support. Organic latex mattresses are also available for those people wishing to avoid chemicals in their sleeping environments. These are also the most expensive, but will be worth the price if they are right for you.

Those with back pain may also want to try mattresses that have individual coils, also called pocket coils. In traditional mattresses, there is a series of coiled springs that attach to each other. That means when you move on one side, the other side of the bed reacts. Though these can mold to your back in the right way, it rarely happens. If you choose a mattress with coils that are not attached to each other, your back makes its own nest without creating pressure points that push against your painful back in the wrong way. Some pocket coil mattresses are made with organic materials, such as Majestic Sit & Sleep’s line of Green Living Innersprings Mattresses. Again, the best way to choose the right on for you and your sore back is to try them out.

When you want to have very firm support without paying the price for a foam mattress, see if you can find a mattress with a separate box spring set on the bottom. Most beds are made today with the springs in the mattress rather than under them. While not totally ideal, they can be good for some bad backs. The trick might be to find such a bed. They use to be very common, but are harder to find today.

Try each and every type of bed when you are shopping, and don’t be afraid to lie on any mattress as long as you need to see what feels the best. You can expect that you are going to pay more, as most of the low end mattresses are not going to help your back. In fact, they will probably make it worse. You may be certain that sales people want you to spend the most money possible on a mattress, but there is some wisdom in what they have to say about each mattress type.

When shopping for a new mattress take the time to try them out briefly in the store before you buy.

Before you shop, do your research. There are many different types of mattresses out there, and they all come in their own price range. Some are very expensive and some are downright cheap. You can find good deals on some quality mattress sets, but you generally get what you pay for. See what is out there, what looks appealing to you, and remember that those with bad backs are going to benefit the most from the more modern and expensive mattress sets on the market.

Shop around. Take an entire day or even a weekend and devote that time to shopping different mattress stores. You want to get a good price, but you want to get a decent mattress. You don’t want to replace the bad one you have with one that is not much better. Most stores have salespeople who will go over all types of mattress with you, and they allow you to try out any bed for as long as you want. Take advantage of this, and be prepared to spend at least ten minutes on each mattress. You can not really tell in ten minutes, but you can get a good idea in that short time.

While you exit each store, talk with the sales person that has been helping you. Ask them for a card so you can ask for them if you decide to come back. Let them know that you are shopping around for the best deal on the mattress of your choice. By doing this, they are going to remember you, and they are going to see if there is anything they can do to make you a deal so you come back to buy from them. Most sales people work on commission, and they never want to see a commission walk out the door. A slightly smaller commission is better than none at all.

Don’t ever buy a mattress you do not think is good enough. If you don’t have the cash for the one that feels best on your body (try your typical sleeping positions for a much clearer picture), then you should not be buying. Get a goal price and save until you have that much, or pay down your credit card until you have the space to buy the right set. If you buy the wrong one, you are throwing away your money. Your mattress is more about your overall health than just your sleep. It’s both.