Best Mattresses for Hip Pain Relief

Written by Marten Carlson, Lead Mattress and Sleep Product Reviewer

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We’ll be discussing our top picks for the best mattresses for hip pain relief with considerations for support, pressure relief, contouring, and overall performance.

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Many people suffer from hip pain each day, and if you have hip pain, you know how hard it can be to get a comfortable night’s sleep. In fact, one study showed that 19.2% of older adults reported having regular hip pain. If you’re tired of the tossing and turning and waking up sore, it may be time to find a better mattress that offers the pressure relief you need.

There’s no reason that sleeping should be a pain – read on for information on what we consider to be the best mattresses for hip pain relief, out of the 100’s of mattresses we’ve tested in the past.

[Editor’s Note: The information provided should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a sleep doctor or other medical expert if questions related to one’s own health come up.]

Our Verdict: What’s the Best Mattress For Hip Pain Relief?

Our expert reviewers chose the Helix as the best mattress for hip pain relief for its versatile firmness options and comfort features for those living with aches and pains.

The Best Mattresses for Hip Pain

• Helix – Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Hip Pain
• DreamCloud Premier Rest – Best Mattress for Hip and Shoulder Pain
• Saatva Rx – Best Mattress for Lightweight People with Hip Pain
• Nectar – Best Affordable Mattress for Hip Pain
• WinkBed – Best Mattress for Hip and Back Pain
• Nolah – Best Memory Foam Mattress for Hip Pain

Best Mattresses For Hip Pain: Video Review

We teamed up with Dr. Brian, a chiropractor, to compile a list of the best mattresses for hip pain relief. Take a look at the full video below.

Compare the Best Mattresses for Hip Pain Relief

	Helix Midnight Mattress	DreamCloud Premier Rest	Saatva Rx Mattress	Nectar Mattress	WinkBed Mattress	Nolah Original 10″ Mattress
Rating	4.1	4.1	4.6	4.3	4.6	4.2
Firmness	Medium-firm: 7/10	Soft: 6/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Medium-firm: 7/10	Multiple firmness options	Soft: 6/10
Material	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Foam	Hybrid	Foam
Cooling	—	—	—	—		—
Best For	Couples, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Couples	Back Pain, Hip Pain, Stomach Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Back Pain, Stomach Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain	Side Sleepers
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How We Chose Our Top Picks

The Mattress Clarity team has tested over 600 mattresses and assigned scores based on their support, quality, and durability. We have also detailed all of the important information shoppers should know, including each mattress’s firmness level, feel, cooling features, edge support, and motion isolation.

People who deal with hip pain need mattresses that can help them maintain the correct spinal alignment. That means their bed needs to have a great balance of comfort and support. With this in mind, we created a list of the best mattresses for hip pain.

Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Hip Pain- Helix

Pros

Luxurious upgrades available

Convenient sleep quiz

Cons

No slow-moving feel

Some models are firmer than average

Our Expert’s Take

If someone doesn’t know exactly what they need to deal with their hip pain, they might want to consider one of the Helix mattresses where customers can do one of two things. First, they can select from one of Helix’s six mattress models and, since people with hip pain usually want to find a softer mattress, it would be best to choose either the Helix Sunset or Moonlight.

Second, people can also take a sleep quiz on the Helix website, and the company will choose a mattress based on those specific answers. If someone is a side sleeper, Helix will recommend a mattress with more pressure relief for shoulders and hips and, if they are a back or stomach sleeper, Helix might recommend something a bit firmer.

Those who want to add a bit of luxury to their Helix mattress can also opt for their Luxe upgrade which will add some more cooling features and give the mattress a more upscale look and feel.

What the testers say: “I’m a fan of Helix because they make it easy for shoppers to find the mattress that best suits their needs. In my opinion, the Helix Midnight is the most versatile option because its medium-firm feel offers both comfort and support.” — Marten, Lead Reviewer

What We Love About Helix Mattresses

• Every Helix mattress, including their Core collection, is built with cooling features and has advanced cooling upgrades available. 
• Helix’s softest models, the Sunset and Moonlight, offer excellent pressure point relief for side sleepers. The Helix Midnight is a good choice for side sleepers looking for a balance of plush comfort and support. 
• Helix mattresses are GREENGUARD Gold Certified and are made with CertiPUR-US certified foams. This ensures they are made without harmful chemicals using sustainable manufacturing processes. 

What to Keep in Mind About Helix Mattresses

• Depending on the thickness of a Helix mattress’s top comfort layer, it may not isolate motion well. Helix mattresses with thicker foam layers like the Midnight and Twilight models do the best at reducing motion transfer. 
• Helix’s firmer mattresses (Dusk, Twilight, and Dawn) will feel too firm for most side sleepers and not offer much pressure relief. 

Other User Reviews

Helix’s mattresses are highly reviewed by customers, and most are rated around 4.5 out of 5 stars. Many customers are satisfied with the balance of comfort and support Helix mattresses offer. Side sleepers prefer sleeping on the softest Helix models and rave about its pressure point relief. Some customers who bought softer Helix mattresses wish that they offered more support.

Read the full Helix mattress review. Or for other options, take a look at our best mattresses for side sleepers. 

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Best Mattress for Hip and Shoulder Pain– DreamCloud Premier Rest

Pros

Good for side sleeping

Luxurious feel

Cons

Too soft for some back sleepers

Poor edge support

Our Expert’s Take

The DreamCloud Premier Rest is a bouncy, hybrid mattress, and is DreamCloud’s most high-end mattress. Due to the great pressure relief that this mattress provides for the hips and shoulders, this mattress should be a fantastic fit for side sleepers. You should feel your hips sink into the soft memory foam layers, and there shouldn’t be any built-up pressure there. It should also work for some back sleepers because the memory foam should relieve some pressure on the hips and the shoulders, but many back sleepers may need more spinal support.

The airflow due to the coils in the mattress also makes for a cooler night of sleep – hot sleepers often complain that memory foam mattresses can make them overheat at night, but this shouldn’t be too much of a problem on the hybrid construction of the DreamCloud Premier.

What the testers say: “Because the DreamCloud Premier Rest is a bit softer than average, it’s a good match for side sleepers with hip pain. I didn’t get the necessary lumbar support when I slept on my back and stomach, but it could work well for lightweight people.” — Marten, Lead Reviewer

What We Love About the DreamCloud Premier Rest

• The DreamCloud Premier Rest feels like a 6/10 on our firmness scale, which is slightly softer than medium-firm. Its ultra-plush feel should offer ample pressure relief around your shoulders and hips. 
• Its individually wrapped coils give the Premier Rest a bouncy, responsive feel and allow for ample airflow.  
• This mattress comes with a risk-free 365-night sleep trial and a forever warranty that covers any damages from intended use. 

What to Keep in Mind About the DreamCloud Premier Rest

• The Premier Rest is ultra cushioning, but not the most supportive. Those who weigh over 160 lb will require more support while back sleeping and stomach sleeping. 
• This mattress is DreamCloud’s most luxurious model, so it’s not as affordable as other beds on this list.

Other User Reviews

On DreamCloud’s website, the Premier Rest Hybrid mattress has a 4.3/5 star average rating from 1,021 customer reviews. Customers love how luxurious the Premier Rest feels and a few reviews compare sleeping on it to sleeping on a cloud. Some reviews mention how the Premier Rest lacks solid edge support. 

Read the full DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress review. Or for other recommendations, take a look at our best mattresses for shoulder pain. 

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Best Mattress For Lightweight People With Hip Pain– Saatva Rx

Pros

Great for all types of lightweight sleepers

Eco-friendly

Endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association

Cons

A bit pricey for some

Our Expert’s Take

Finding a mattress as a lightweight sleeper that isn’t too soft or too firm can sometimes be a struggle, especially when shopping with a heavier significant other. The Saatva Rx is a highly versatile luxury mattress specializing in orthopedic support, with an official endorsement by the American Chiropractic Association. The Rx blends firm support with a softer industry-standard 6.5/10 firmness, making it a great choice for lightweight sleepers struggling with back or chronic joint pain to experience the comfort and lumbar support they need.

Our testers determined the Rx was a good fit for lightweight back, side, and stomach sleepers, attesting to the bed’s hyper-versatility. Furthermore, the Rx had impressive scores across the board when we tried it out. Our testers gave it a perfect 5/5 for its orthopedic support and edge support. Moreover, hot sleepers can appreciate the breathable design of the Rx, with testers giving the mattress a 4/5 for its cooling abilities, pointing out that “The Rx has graphite and phase change material, which can help draw heat away from the body. This could make it a great choice for hot sleepers.” In addition, for couples seeking a bed together, especially if one person’s movements tend to wake the other up at night (a common experience for light and heavy sleepers sharing the bed), testers found great motion isolation on the Rx, giving it a 4/5 for the trait. 

The Rx has a strategically zoned “lumbar support” design. This means that support and cushioning are firmer in the center of the bed for spinal support and softer in areas that call for pressure relief, such as the shoulders and knees. This design and its potential orthopedic benefits are a big part of what impressed our testers, and notably beyond us, the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations endorses the design. The Rx offers lightweight sleepers with back pain a supportive and comfortable mattress that can potentially help alleviate and prevent back inflammation while providing a proper night’s rest. 

What the testers say: ““Lightweight back, stomach, and side sleepers will all find this mattress comfortable and supportive.” — Marten, Lead Reviewer

What We Love About the Saatva Rx

• The Saatva is a great choice for lightweight sleepers of all types.
• The Rx’s claim of being the “first luxury mattress specially designed for sleepers with chronic back & joint conditions” is a claim endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.
• Due to its hybrid build, lightweight sleepers who are often woken up by the movements of their heavier partner at night can appreciate the Rx’s excellent motion isolation.

What to Keep in Mind About the Saatva Rx

• Saatva’s luxury mattress status is reflected in its price, making the bed a bit pricey for shoppers on a budget. Bargain hunters looking for a cheap mattress should maybe look elsewhere.

Other User Reviews

At the time of writing, the Saatva Rx has a little over 120 verified buyer reviews, resulting in an average score of 4.8/5. One verified customer wrote recently, “I have the Saatva Rx mattress. This mattress is wonderful! I have not had any sore back issues, legs, arms, or shoulders since I slept on it. I have only had this for approximately five weeks and the first thing I noticed I didn’t wake up stiff or sore from the first night I slept on it right up to currently. It is amazing!”

Read the full Saatva Rx review. Or for other options, see our recommendations of the best mattresses for lightweight people.

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Best Affordable Mattress For Hip Pain- Nectar

Pros

Slow-moving foam feel

Great cooling features

Forever warranty

Cons

Not designed for heavyweight sleepers

May not be supportive enough for stomach sleepers

Our Expert’s Take

When shopping for a mattress, budget is always a major concern, and those who want a mattress to deal with their hip pain but don’t want to break the bank should take a look at the Nectar. It is an affordable mattress that costs right around $900 for a Queen-size when discounts are applied.

The Nectar features 4″ of memory foam in its comfort layer which should provide excellent pressure relief for side sleepers – they should sink into the soft layer and feel that pressure melt away. Also, the memory foam should relieve pressure on the hips when people lie on their backs. The mattress is also one of the most comfortable mattresses I have ever tried; the memory foam is very soft and lets me slowly sink into the mattress.

What the testers say: “Getting pressure relief shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, and if you’re on a tight budget, the Nectar is a great choice. This bed cushions my joints whenever I rest on my side, and it helps support my spine when I rest on my back.” — Marten, Lead Reviewer

What We Love About the Nectar

• The Nectar is a great mattress for pain relief because its slow-moving memory foam gently cradles your body and targets pressure points. 
• All-foam mattresses usually isolate motion well, the Nectar is no exception. Couples shouldn’t be disturbed by the other person’s movements.
• The Nectar’s main memory foam comfort layer is infused with gel beads to prevent it from trapping heat. Testers said the bed felt cool and confirmed their suspicions with a heat gun test. The gun measured a 1.9 degree F rise in temperature on the bed’s surface after a quick nap test, earning the bed a 4.5/5 cooling score on its report card.
• The bed’s edge support is sound for an all-foam bed, with testers measuring a 3.5″ drop-off under a tester weighing 250 lbs. Nectar received an edge support score of 4/5 in recognition.

What to Keep in Mind About the Nectar

• Since Nectar is a bed-in-a-box mattress, you may notice some initial off-gassing after you unbox it. This is normal and should dissipate after 48 hours. 
• The bed has a slow-moving memory foam feel, which may be what you’re seeking. However, if you’re after more bounce, consider a bed with better responsiveness, like the Nectar Premier Hybrid. We gave the Nectar a 3/5 response score because of its lack of quick bounce-back.
• This mattress feels like the industry standard for medium-firmness, so it’s not supportive enough for most stomach sleepers or heavyweight sleepers. 

Other User Reviews

The Original Nectar Memory Foam mattress has received over 50,000 customer reviews on the Nectar website and has an average rating of 4.7/5 stars. Most customers found the Nectar mattress to be a great value for its balance of comfort and support. Some reviewers thought the Nectar was not supportive enough for back or stomach sleeping, which depends on a user’s body type. 

Read the full Nectar mattress review. Or for other recommendations, take a look at our best affordable mattresses. 

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Best Mattress For Hip and Back Pain- WinkBed

Pros

Available in four firmness levels

Made with eco-friendly materials

Cons

Poor motion isolation

Not budget-friendly

Our Expert’s Take

Those who battle with both hip pain and back pain require a durable mattress with a balance of comfort and support. After all, a mattress that sags easily can throw your spine out of alignment and increase pain in sensitive areas. Our favorite solution to this is the WinkBed. It comes in four different firmness levels (Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, and Plus) so it should cater to sleepers of all body types and sleeping positions.

What makes the WinkBed great for both hip and back pain are its coils, which provide zoned support where you need it most. It’s also one of the most durable mattresses out there, so you shouldn’t have to worry about this mattress sagging and messing up your spinal alignment.

The WinkBed should offer plenty of comfort as well. It comes with a comfy Euro-style pillow-top that includes multiple layers of foam. This should help with contouring and pressure relief, and it should also balance out the feel of the mattress.

What the testers say: “The WinkBed mattress has a zoned support system, which helps me maintain the proper spinal alignment when I rest on my back and side. I also love the WinkBed’s plush pillow top and high-quality construction.” — Marten, Lead Reviewer

What We Love About the WinkBed

• We’ve named the WinkBed as one of the best cooling mattresses. It features a cooling Tencel cover, gel-infused memory foam to dissipate body heat, and pocketed coils to allow airflow. 
• Its Euro pillow top has a luxurious hotel mattress feel and offers plenty of cushioning around your shoulders and hips. 
• The WinkBed’s reinforced edge support makes it long-lasting and prevents it from sagging. 

What to Keep in Mind About the WinkBed

• The WinkBed has a transitional innerspring feel, which means it does not isolate motion well. 
• This mattress has a luxurious feel and a high-end price point to match. Additionally, the WinkBed Plus designed for heavyweight sleepers costs slightly more than the other WinkBed models.

Other User Reviews

The WinkBed has earned an average customer rating of 4.8/5 stars from 8,573 customer reviews left on its product page. Top reviews mention how the WinkBed offers a great balance of comfort and support and is a worthwhile investment to improve your sleep quality. Some customers were not satisfied with the firmness level of the WinkBed model they purchased, which can be subjective depending on your body type and sleep position.

Read the full WinkBed review. Or for other recommendations, take a look at our best mattress for back pain.

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Best Memory Foam Mattress For Hip Pain- Nolah

Pros

Responsive foam feel

Great for side sleepers

Cons

Not designed for heavyweight sleepers

Some off-gassing

Our Expert’s Take

The Nolah is an interesting mattress because it contains a layer of proprietary AirFoam, a more responsive alternative to memory foam, right on top. Some people have serious issues switching positions on memory foam mattresses, but most should be able to reposition with ease on the Nolah; if someone’s hip pain is accompanied by other mobility issues, mattress response is definitely something to keep in mind.

According to the company, AirFoam is also designed to relieve pressure better than memory foam and, while this is a bold claim, I can say from experience that the AirFoam does relieve pressure quite well! Also, we tested the Nolah mattress out with our pressure map and saw no significant pressure on my shoulders and hips.

The Nolah is a great mattress for side sleepers who are light- and medium-weight, but because the comfort layer is not particularly thick, heavier side sleepers might drive right through the comfort layer and feel their hips press into the support layer of the mattress.

What the testers say: “The Nolah is a great choice if you like foam mattresses, but don’t want to feel like you’re ‘sinking inside’ the top layers. This bed feels more responsive than other all-foam beds, and it still cushions my joints whenever I sleep on my side.” — Marten, Lead Reviewer

What We Love About the Nolah

• This mattress features Nolah’s proprietary AirFoam. It has a responsive feel, doesn’t trap heat, and offers great pressure relief. 
• The Nolah Original is a great mattress for couples because it isolates motion well and is easy to move around on. 
• It is made from CertiPUR-US certified foams that don’t contain harmful materials and is GREENGUARD Gold certified to meet strict standards for low emissions. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Nolah

• Although the Nolah mattress is made entirely from foam, it does not have a slow-moving foam feel. You won’t feel like are sleeping “inside” its foam layers.
• The Nolah mattress is not supportive enough for heavyweight sleepers. Those who weigh over 230 lb should consider a mattress with a durable innerspring coil system. 

Other User Reviews

On Nolah’s website, the Nolah Original 10” mattress has a 4.7 out of 5 star rating. Top reviews mention how comfortable and pressure-relieving the mattress is and how easy it was to set up. Keep in mind that visitors on the Nolah site cannot sort or filter through all of their customer reviews.

Read the full Nolah mattress review. Or for other options, take a look at our best memory foam mattresses.

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Choosing the Best Mattress for Hip Pain

There are many factors that go into finding the best mattress for you, including your body type, sleeping position, budget, and more. We’ll walk you through everything you should know when you’re on the hunt for a new mattress that’s designed to relieve pressure on the hips.

Best Type of Mattress for Hip Pain

If you’re specifically shopping for a mattress that can help alleviate your hip pain, you should know what to look out for and what to avoid.

Mattress Type	Good for Hip Pain?
Innerspring	X
Memory Foam	✔️
Hybrid	✔️
Latex	✔️
Airbed	✔️

Innerspring

Innerspring mattresses are very supportive, bouncy, and generally more firm. These beds are the traditional style that many sleepers are accustomed to. Even though they are popular, innerspring mattresses typically do not offer enough comfort or pressure relief for a sleep with hip pain, although if topped with a foam mattress topper you can get a good balance of support and contouring comfort.

Memory Foam

Memory foam mattresses and other foam blend mattresses are very popular for bed-in-a-box companies. They are generally soft, pressure-relieving, and affordable mattresses. Memory foam mattresses are ideal for sleepers with hip pain because of their pressure-relieving properties. Memory foam beds evenly distribute your body weight across the bed to avoid pain buildups in the pressure points.

Hybrid

Hybrid mattresses combine springs with a softer element on top like memory foam, latex, polyfoam, wool, or other materials. Hybrid mattresses offer a nice balance of the supportive benefits of coils and the contouring and pressure-relieving comfort of foam or latex. These are ideal beds for hip pain relief because of this combo.

Latex

Latex mattresses are similar to memory foam mattresses, though more bouncy and cooling. They make a good fit for sleepers with hip pain, though they are typically more expensive so keep that in mind if you’re shopping on a tight budget.

Airbed

Airbed mattresses, not to be confused with air mattresses, are luxury mattresses with adjustable air chambers that allow you to customize the firmness of the bed. Airbeds are some of the best mattresses for sleepers with hip pain, or any type of pain, since they allow you to continuously adjust your mattresses according to your flare ups.

Firmness

When it comes to hip pain, you should really be looking for a softer mattress because you want to make sure the mattress will relieve pressure on your shoulders and hips.

Mattress firmness is a more subjective factor. A mattress firmness can feel different depending on your body type and sleeping position. For instance, when you sleep on your back, you want to make sure that your hips will sink in without too much resistance but, if you sleep on your stomach, you will want something firmer.

Body Type

Your size and bodyweight can really determine what type of mattress you should pick to deal with your hip pain. For instance, if you’re on the lighter side, you can choose a mattress with a thinner comfort layer, and it will give you the pressure relief you require. However, if you’re heavier, you should pick a mattress with a thick comfort layer so that you do not “bottom out” and feel serious pressure on your hips.

What Causes Hip Pain?

There are numerous reasons that someone may develop hip pain or struggle with hip pain issues and, while an uncomfortable mattress could be the most likely culprit, we also wanted to list some other medical-related causes.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin. Hip pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock is usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround your hip joint.”

Your hip pain could also be connected to some of the following health issues:

• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other types)
• Joint inflammation
• Hip fracture or dislocation
• Pinched nerves
• Bone cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Fibromyalgia

If your hip pain is caused by some of these specific health conditions, check out our recommendations for those specific conditions like the best mattresses for arthritis and the best mattress for fibromyalgia.

Our list is not fully comprehensive. These are just a few of the medical reasons someone might be struggling with hip pain. While a mattress could help ease and prevent hip pain, those who believe it is a serious medical problem should see a doctor or a healthcare professional.

Can Your Sleeping Position Cause Hip Pain?

Your hip pain may be caused or worsened by the way you’re sleeping at night. Depending on your sleeping position and the current mattress you’re sleeping on, you may be able to address your hip pain by considering ways to improve your sleeping situation. There are many different ways to sleep with hip pain to accomadate the pain but well go over what sleeping positions are best for hip pain.

Sleeping Position	Good for Hip Pain?
Side Sleeping	X
Stomach Sleeping	✔️
Back Sleeping	✔️

Side Sleeping

Side sleepers put the most pressure on the hips and shoulders. If you already suffer from hip pain, try shifting to sleeping on your back. This is a helpful way to immediately relieve the pressure you point on your joints while you sleep.

Alternatively, you can also consider choosing an optimal mattress that evenly distributes your body weight across the surface. Memory foam mattresses tend to do a good job of this.

Stomach Sleeping

Stomach sleepers are less prone to hip pain than side sleepers, but this position can still put strain on your hips. If your mattress is too soft, your mid-section will sink in too far and put strain on the lower back, which could also have an effect on your hip pain. Stomach sleepers need a firmer mattress to provide proper support for spinal alignment.

Those who need the best mattress for stomach sleepers should definitely take a look at our in-depth guide.

Back Sleeping

People who sleep on their back are also less prone to hip pain, though similarly to stomach sleepers, if your mattress is too soft you will have the same problem with sinkage and increased pressure. Back sleepers also need a firmer mattress that provides proper support.

Keep in mind, body weight also comes into play. Heavier people (200+ pounds) require a firmer mattress than lightweight and average sleepers to sleep comfortably and pain-free.

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Can Your Mattress Cause Hip Pain?

A bad mattress can definitely cause hip pain or exacerbate existing hip pain. If your mattress isn’t a good firmness level for you, that could be a big problem. If a mattress is too soft for you, you will sink in too far and not get the support you need. Plus, you may be putting additional pressure on your hips by sinking through to the bottom layer of the mattress.

On the other hand, if your mattress is too firm, you won’t be getting the contouring comfort you need. You want to sink in to the top layer of your mattress just enough to maintain a neutral spine alignment. All that said, your mattress can play a large role in your hip pain, so it’s important that you know when it’s time to start looking for a new mattress.

Signs You Need a New Mattress

There are a few simple signs you can look out for that signal that it’s time for you to purchase a new mattress. These include:

• Your mattress is visibly sagging.
• You wake up sore.
• You have trouble falling and staying asleep.
• You toss and turn throughout the night.
• You have trouble getting comfortable.
• You’ve had your mattress for at least 5-7 years.

If one or more of these statements are true for you, then it’s time to look into finding a new mattress that can help alleviate your pain and help you sleep better.

Sleeping Tips for People with Hip Pain (Budget Alternatives)

One of the highly effective options for relieving your hip pain is buying a new mattress, but if that isn’t in your budget, there are a few other options.

1. Change Your Sleeping Position

As we mentioned before, your sleeping position can have a large impact on your pain, especially if you sleep in a way that adds pressure on certain joints. Sleeping on your side is not ideal for anyone who experiences hip pain because of how much pressure you put on your hips. Flipping over to your back can be a good way to take some of the pressure off of your hips at night.

Easier said than done, switching your sleeping position can prove to be a challenge. I recommend using pillows propped around your body to keep you from rolling over to your side, or a weighted blanket that can hold you in place.

2. Find the Best Mattress Topper for Hip Pain

Mattress toppers are a nice alternative to buying a completely new mattress. Memory foam and latex toppers can add a plush, contouring surface to your bed that allows your hips to comfortably sink in and avoid pressure.

Keep in mind, a mattress topper won’t have all of the same benefits of a new mattress. A well-designed mattress coordinates its layers to offer the most support, so mixing a mattress topper on your mattress may not offer the same benefits. Also, if your mattress is old and sagging, a topper isn’t a viable solution. That’s when it’s time for a new bed.

3. Use Pillows for Pain Relief

Pillows are another great tool at your dispense to relieve hip pain. First off, make sure you’re using a pillow with the right amount of loft to keep the top of your spine aligned to protect yourself from neck and shoulder pain.

For hip pain sufferers specifically, you can use pillows between your knees (for side sleepers) or underneath the knees (for back sleepers) to keep your hips aligned and comfortable throughout the night.

Summary

Mattress	Best For
Helix	Best Mattress for Side Sleepers with Hip Pain
DreamCloud Premier Rest	Best Mattress for Hip and Shoulder Pain
Saatva Rx	Best for Lightweight People with Hip Pain
Nectar	Best Affordable Mattress for Hip Pain
WinkBed	Best Mattress for Hip and Back Pain
Nolah	Best Memory Foam Mattress for Hip Pain

FAQs

What kind of mattress is best for hip pain?

This depends on what someone prefers in regard to design and feel, but softer mattresses are usually a better match for people who struggle with back pain. They should relieve pressure on the hips whether someone is back sleeping or side sleeping.

Is a firm or soft mattress better for hip pain?

Generally, a soft mattress is better for those who deal with hip pain. A soft mattress will cushion the hips so that pressure does not build up there.

Can a bad mattress cause hip pain?

A bad mattress can indeed cause hip pain. If the mattress is too firm, it can add pressure to the hips and begin to cause pain. Also, if a mattress is sagging and generally uncomfortable, it can also lead to or exacerbate hip pain.

How should you sleep to avoid hip pain?

It is best to sleep on the back or stomach if someone is struggling with hip pain. This puts less pressure on the hips than when someone is side sleeping. However, those who still want to sleep on their side should find a softer mattress with a thick comfort layer.