Side sleeping is the most common sleeping position. Roughly 60% of Americans sleep on their sides. So, it’s no wonder why so many people are wondering what the best mattress is for side sleepers?
To be honest, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Any website claiming that one specific mattress is the best for side sleepers is probably just using it as a marketing ploy rather than giving you an honest answer.
The reason for this is that everyone is different. People weigh different amounts and have unique sleeping & pain issues. So, to say that one specific mattress is the ‘best’ for everyone is not an accurate answer.
Generally, we recommend a medium-plush mattress for side sleeping. The reason is a medium-plush mattress is firm enough to provide the sleeper with adequate support, yet soft enough to provide pressure point relief on your hips and shoulder for side sleeping. We do not recommend firm mattresses for side sleeping, as firm mattresses can create pressure points, since there is nothing for your hips and shoulders to sink in to.
At our mattress store in Georgetown, TX, we carry 7 different brands. And within each of these brands, there are several mattresses that are great for side sleepers. Every brand offers unique benefits for our customers, to accommodate all various sleeping issues and comfort preferences. For example, we have medium-plush memory foam mattresses, medium-plush latex mattress, and medium-plush hybrid mattresses. This allows us to find the perfect mattress for our customers that is not only good for side sleeping, but comfortable too.