The best mattresses for hip pain provide the optimal level of support and pressure relief to make your snooze as peaceful as possible—and hopefully have you springing out of bed like you’re a teenager again (hey, we can dream). “Some sleeping positions, namely sleeping on your side, are considered to cause more strain than other positions,” says Bonney. She suggests that taking stock of your current mattress might shed some light on existing hip pain. “If your mattress is sagging or unsupportive, this can cause misalignment of the hip and worsen pain,” explains Bonney. “A mattress that’s too hard could also trigger pressure points, which may lead to a sore hip. If you have chronic hip pain, it’s important to choose your mattress correctly because your choices can either worsen or improve that pain.” Luckily, there’s a sweet spot for folks experiencing hip pain; Bonney suggests a medium-firm mattress for the right mix of support and comfort. Of course, what feels comfortable and supportive to you will come down to your body size and preferred sleep position. For example, side sleepers will need a little more cushion than back and stomach sleepers, and a medium-firm mattress might feel softer to someone carrying more weight. With personal preferences in mind, our list below covers a lot of bases by catering to different sleep styles, budgets, and mattress types, all while providing non-toxic, medium-firm support. Unlike many other brands, Saatva never compresses and rolls the mattress to fit into a box. That means you’ll skip the funky odors and decompression time needed for boxed arrivals, and delivery includes free removal of your old mattress, too. Another perk of Saatva is that all of its materials are GREENGUARD Gold and eco-INSTITUT certified, so they’re free of pollutants & emissions. The brand also uses natural latex, organic cotton and wool, and recycled coils—eco-points! In fact, it’s actually my preferred mattress. I was waking up with aches and pains (primarily my back) from my old, too-soft mattress, so my husband and I switched to the Luxury Firm WinkBed—and we can’t say enough good things about it. I’m a combination side-and-back sleeper (with the occasional stomach visit), and this bed is the perfect balance of support and cushioning for my body. The medium-firm mattress cradles my hips nicely, yet it offers plenty of alignment regardless of what position I’m in. If you’re a strict side sleeper, they also have a softer model available for you. The only arena WinkBeds struggles in is the sustainability department. Beyond using recycled metal for the innerspring coils, this bed doesn’t have as many eco-friendly credentials (or certifications) as many other mattresses on this list. If that’s a dealbreaker for you, check out the EcoCloud Hybrid Mattress, which is slightly softer but uses natural Talalay latex and organic wool. Like the original WinkBed, the EcoCloud has considerable edge support, which means you can sprawl all the way out to the edges without worrying about sagging. The Talalay latex also helps muffle motion, so you’re less likely to feel a partner or ped move in the night. Many reviewers comment on improved hip or back pain with this mattress, and it seems to be a hit with a wide range of body types. Both a 280-pound male and 115-pound female raved about the support they received from the EcoCloud. But if it ends up not being your cup of tea, you’ll have 120 nights to use the company’s free returns policy. Just be aware that WinkBeds suggests rotating your mattress every two weeks, which is a lot of labor for a mattress that doesn’t have handles. Another perk is that the Wave’s springs and perforated foam make this a relatively cool surface for a foam-topped bed. Speaking of foam, Casper rates the Wave at a true “medium” feel, which might be too soft for folks weighing more than 230 pounds. Luckily Casper offers a free 100-night sleep trial (and even has a few showrooms for you to give it a flop before you commit). While none of the materials are certified organic, Casper uses recycled polyester and up-cycled cotton in the Wave’s cover—and you can rest easy that all materials meet CertiPUR-US’s strict emissions and quality standards. If you couldn’t already tell from the name of this bed, the Eco Organic has a ton of environmentally-friendly perks. Like all of Avocado’s mattresses, it’s made with sustainably-sourced materials from the company’s own farms in Guatemala. And it has no shortage of organic and sustainability-based certifications, including GOTS, GOLS, and GREENGUARD Gold. Avocado is also a certified B Corporation and climate neutral. Whew—we might as well call this pick the “best sustainable mattress” on this list while we’re at it! Avocado says the Eco Organic is slightly less firm than its original bed, the Avocado Green Mattress (which a lot of reviewers say runs firmer than expected). The Eco Organic has more of a true medium-firm feel that makes it a good fit for side, back, and stomach sleepers, as it works hard to relieve pressure for folks struggling with hip and back pain. In terms of cooling, Nolah says its organic cotton cover and graphite-infused foam promotes cooler sleep—and hot-sleeping reviewers seem to agree. Alongside the praise for temperature control, the Evolution gets a lot of love from people who were experiencing hip pain with their old mattress, including one woman who says she now feels 20 years younger. When it comes to the Evolution’s three firmness options, the “luxury firm” option is the biggest crowd-pleaser. On a firmness scale it sits at a 6-7 out of 10, making it a true medium-firm mattress and a great pick for folks with hip pain. Nolah doesn’t shine as brightly as some other brands on this list in the eco-friendliness department, but all of their foams are non-toxic and they do include recycled plant fibers in the foundation layer of this bed. For a more natural mattress, you might check out the Nolah Natural 11”, a Talalay latex mattress. The Loom & Leaf includes five layers of non-toxic foam and has a soft, organic cotton cover. The first layer of foam under the cover is dedicated to lumbar support, which helps keep your hips in alignment while snoozing. It comes in two different firmness options: relaxed firm or firm. Saatva gives the relaxed firm a 5 to 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale, and puts the firm at an 8. It recommends the relaxed firm for side sleepers and couples with varied preferences, while the firm is reserved for strict back and stomach sleepers. Like Saatva’s other beds, we love that Loom & Leaf focuses on quality, eco-friendly materials, which can be tricky to find in an all-foam bed. Plus, this mattress also falls under Saatva’s generous year-long sleep trial, so if it ends up not being the right one for you, you can return it for free. Sleep On Latex’s Pure Green Natural Latex topper comes in three different thickness options, and three firmness options. Side sleepers will probably prefer the feel of the medium topper, while stomach and back sleepers are better off with the firm version. The latex foam is covered in perforations to help regulate temperature, but there’s also an option to add an organic cotton cover if you don’t like the feel of the holes through your sheets (several reviewers do not). The occasional uncomfortable hip might be remedied with some rest or gentle yoga. But hip pain could also be a symptom of a larger issue like sciatica or a chronic condition. Another possible culprit is arthritis, which studies1 have shown can disturb sleep. If you’re experiencing chronic hip pain, be sure to chat with your doctor to get to the root of the problem.
