The best mattresses for back pain relief

Sleeping wrong usually means that you slept in a position that misaligned your spine, which can cause or further exacerbate back pain. Purple mattresses are designed to be the best mattresses for back pain by supporting your body’s natural alignment while cushioning pressure points as you sleep.'

The GelFlex Grid adapts as you move, helping distribute weight evenly and reduce pressure buildup from staying in one position too long. 

This combination of adaptive support and pressure relief can help improve comfort and support more restful sleep. 

The best nighttime pain relief starts with reducing pressure and supporting proper alignment—without relying on medication. When looking for a mattress for back pain, you need a surface that prevents your hips from sagging out of alignment while cradling your shoulders. When your body is evenly supported, it can relax and stay more comfortable throughout the night. 

Purple mattresses features the GelFlex Grid to cushion pressure points and adapt as you move. In a SleepScore Labs study, Purple sleepers experienced an average 63% reduction in the impact of pain on sleep¹, showing how the right sleep surface can make nights feel easier. 

The GelFlex Grid cradles pressure points—such as hips and shoulders—while maintaining support across broad surfaces—such as back and legs. Unlike most mattress materials, our patented sleep tech offers softness and support simultaneously, which promotes alignment and reduces sleep-interfering pain by 63%.¹ 

There is no single universal mattress firmness for everyone, as it heavily depends on your preferred sleeping position and body type. Generally, a medium-firm mattress offers the ideal balance of pushback resistance to keep your spine aligned while distributing weight evenly to reduce strain. However, side sleepers may require a slightly softer surface to cradle the shoulders and hips, while stomach sleepers benefit from a firmer surface to prevent the pelvis from sinking.

Yes, just follow the guide on our FSA/HSA page— confirm your eligibility, then simply select Truemed as your payment option at checkout and use your FSA or HSA card as you would any other credit card. Thanks to Purple’s innovative technology, many of our bestselling products are FSA/HSA eligible — including pain-reducing mattresses, adjustable smart bases, cooling + ergonomic pillows, and seat cushions.

Purple partnered with SleepScore Labs, the world’s only sleep research organization, to quantify our patented sleep technology’s impact on sleep. Using validated, non-invasive technology, SleepScore Labs verified the GelFlex Grid’s ability to provide easier, better, transformative sleep.