Mattress Toppers for Back, Shoulder and Hip Pain
A mattress topper for back pain works by changing the comfort layer of your bed. It cushions the surface and spreads weight more evenly, which takes load off the lower back, hips and shoulders when a mattress feels too firm or too thin on top.
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The Restore HD - Select High Density Mattress Topper
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The Standard - Dusk Mattress Topper
What customers say about back, neck and hip pain
Ordered one day and received
Ordered one day and received the topper 27 hours later . Slept all night last night for the first time in weeks. Woke up with no hip or back pain stiffness. Hallelujah!
Great for back pains
If you're looking for a mattress topper to help with back pain then I recommend this one. I've had this topper for about 3 months already and I don't find sleeping being a pain. My back pain was so bad that I struggled on sleeping and now all of it is gone.
Hip Pain Gone and Very Comfortable
This is very nice, comfortable, and my hip pain from sleeping is gone.
Absolutely amazing
First night-it felt firmer than I expected. Slept so good all night. In the morning I woke up pain free! Night 2-Slept like a baby ALL night. I am absolutely amazed!! I can’t stress enough how happy I am with this mattress topper.
Tremendously improved a very hard
Tremendously improved a very hard mattress. Getting a better night's sleep and waking up with less pain.
Just wow!
I upgraded to a king-size bed over a year ago. I started noticing back and hip pain, and figured it was due to my age. Then I began to keep track when I went on vacation. No significant pain. I really didn’t think a two-inch mattress pad could make a difference, but decided to try. IT WORKED! I
Wonderful addition to my bed
My husband and I have a hybrid mattress and both of us would wake up with various aches and pains. Him (lower back, shoulder and knee pain). Me, shoulder pain. Since we've slept on our new viscosoft topper, the aches and pains are all but gone, no regrets.
Great Mattress Topper
This mattress topper is so comfortable. It contours to your body so you fall asleep easily and awake with less pain.
the benefits of a topper to help relieve pain
more comfort, better sleep
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Mattress toppers for back pain are versatile, budget-friendly products designed to improve your sleep space. They add a layer of comfort while cradling and supporting the body to relieve pressure from areas prone to discomfort.
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spine alignment
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Proper spine alignment protects your back while your muscles relax during sleep.
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circulation
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Less pressure & better weight distribution reduces swelling and benefits the immune system.
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breathing
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Proper alignment of the neck & spine encourages proper breathing - through the nose - during sleep.
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cooling
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Staying cool & reducing the temperature of the sleep environment improves deep sleep and melatonin production.
what to consider when choosing a mattress topper for pain relief
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Your sleeping position
The way your body interacts with a mattress topper greatly depends on your sleep style. Side sleepers usually find comfort in softer toppers, allowing for less pressure being applied to the hips. Back and stomach sleepers typically sleep more comfortably on firmer toppers. For back sleepers, we recommend thicker toppers (3 - 4 inches) that deliver extra support. For stomach sleepers, we recommend thinner toppers (2 - 3 inches) to prevent the hips from sinking which can lead to lower back pain.
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the firmness of your current mattress
Keep in mind that a mattress topper should compliment your existing mattress. If your current mattress is too soft or it has that “sinking” feeling in the middle, you don’t want to pair it with another soft topper. If you feel your current mattress is too firm, you don’t want to pair it with a super firm topper, or it might make your bed feel even firmer. When in doubt, a medium-firm topper is a great solution to make your bed more comfortable while helping alleviate any aches and pains.
the best mattress toppers for back pain
Viscosoft Recommendations
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Better sleep starts with quality materials, thoughtful design and an environment conducive to deep sleep. Our best toppers weigh up to 40% more than the competition because we only use high density foam. Mattress topper are not a medical cure, consult with your personal physician regarding medical conditions.
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4" Select High Density mattress topper
The original game-changer now available with 4" of our unique gel-infused, high-density memory foam to align your spine, relieve common pressure points & prevent you from sinking.
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4" Active Cooling mattress topper
Our most premium topper. A full 4" of dual-layered foam to evenly cradle the body & prevent discomfort. It’s completed with a Drift cooling-cover that disperses body heat & maximizes cool sleep.
Mattress toppers for back pain
A mattress topper for back pain changes the comfort layer of the bed, not the support underneath. The aim is a surface that stops the hips dropping below the shoulders. Depth matters more than softness, so a 3 inch topper or 4 inch topper beats a thin pad that flattens under the hips. A firm mattress topper for back pain suits a bed that has softened in the middle, since denser foam resists that compression. On an already hard mattress, go the other way. Our Select High Density topper is a medium-firm memory foam mattress topper for back pain at over 3 lb per cubic foot, and it is where most people start. For lower back pain, choose 4 inches over 3. See all firm toppers.
mattress toppers for hip pain
Hip pain at night is a pressure problem, not a support problem. The hip carries a large share of body weight through a small contact area, and a firm surface concentrates that load. The best mattress topper for hip pain is usually a plush one of 3 to 4 inches, deep enough to let the hip settle while the waist stays supported. A 2 inch pad bottoms out and changes little. Our Hybrid Lux works well as a hip pain mattress topper, pairing memory foam with a fiberfill pillow top. For back and hip pain together, one medium-firm topper usually covers both. Browse plush toppers and side sleeper toppers.
Mattress Toppers for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain follows the same logic as hip pain and often appears with it, since both are contact points for side sleepers. A mattress topper for shoulder pain needs enough depth to let the shoulder sink in rather than forcing it upward, so three to four inches of plush foam is the range. Match it opposite to your bed: plush on a firm mattress, medium-firm on a soft one. If you sleep hot, compare our cooling toppers or the copper-infused Active Cooling topper. Check pillow height first, though. A mattress topper for neck pain rarely fixes it alone, so start with our pillows.
the cycle of chronic pain & insomnia
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Pain can be a debilitating nighttime disturbance leading to poor quality sleep & lack of sleep can result in additional inflammation in the body, a substantive impact on mental health, and harm to your immune system.
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sleep is essential to function
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Just like it needs food, water & oxygen, the body needs sleep to function. Your body uses sleep as a time to heal, restore chemical balance & improve memory retention.
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pain is a cause of sleep deprivation (insomnia)
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Chronic pain often causes people to have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, & waking earlier than desired. Consistent lack of sleep resuls in sleep deprivation.
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lack of sleep negatively impacts mental health
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Sleep deprivation disrupts the nervous system, making it harder to concentrate & retain information. It can also make you feel anxious, depressed or irritable.
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lack of sleep negatively impacts physical health
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Sleep deprivation will cause drowsiness & a lack of energy. It also weakens the immune, digestive, cardiovascular & respiratory systems in the body.
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