In the United States, over 54 percent of adults sleep on their side, making it the most common sleeping position. Unfortunately, many mattresses aren\u2019t built to meet side sleepers' specific needs. They might be too firm, which can create tension at the shoulders and hips \u2014 the areas where side sleepers already put the most pressure. Or they might be too soft, which can result in a lack of spinal support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I asked Sleepopolis Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Raj Dasgupta<\/a> what exactly to look for in the best mattress for side sleepers<\/strong>, and he told me that \"Pressure relief through contouring materials like memory foam, along with proper spinal alignment, is crucial. Also, a supportive core prevents excessive sinking, body contouring, breathability and durability enhance comfort.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, I recommend that side sleepers opt for either a medium-firm mattress or a soft to medium-soft mattress. Below, I\u2019ll highlight some of our favorites that fall into this firmness range and dive into all the factors that contribute to a sound side-sleeping experience.<\/span> To pick these mattresses, I ran each one through a series of tests to see how well it performed in areas such as cooling, pain relief, motion isolation, and more. I paid special attention to pain relief, especially at the shoulders and hips. I also made sure that these mattresses encompassed a wide price range. Before any discounts, they cost anywhere from $899 to $2,499 for a queen-size bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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