Learn how to shop for mattresses for back pain

Back pain is all too common, and it can range from unpleasant and inconvenient, to truly debilitating. A bad back has many potential causes and a range of solutions, including stretches and exercises, physical therapy, and sleeping on a mattress which properly supports your spine.

At Chiropedic, we want to help people get a good night’s sleep. With the right mattress, you’ll get the support you need for your back.

For advice on the best mattresses for your needs, head into your local Chiropedic and talk to our expert team.

Can old mattresses cause back pain?
The short answer is ‘yes’, an old mattress can cause or contribute to back pain. There are also many other potential causes of back pain, including:

• Muscle or ligament strains
• Bulging or ruptured disks
• Arthritis
• Skeletal irregularities
• Osteoporosis 

Whatever the cause of your back pain, your mattress can do a lot to make it better or worse, which is why finding the best mattress for back pain is so important. If your mattress is particularly old or has sections which visibly sag, then it’s not giving you the support you need.

A good mattress should support your spine in a straight, natural alignment and allow your muscles to relax, releasing pressure between your vertebrae.

A bad mattress will not support your spine properly and can throw your joints and muscles out of alignment. This can also be a result of a mattress which is either too soft or too firm for you.

What mattress is best for lower back pain?

The ideal mattress is one which provides the right level of support for your spine while also giving you comfortable, uninterrupted sleep. But this doesn’t mean that there’s one answer that’s right for everyone. Your body is unique, so a mattress that works for someone else might not be the best one for you.

Here are some of the factors you should consider when looking for mattresses for back pain:

1. Talk to a medical professional

This is the most important piece of advice in this guide. If you’re experiencing back pain, you need to see a doctor or physical therapist for advice. Having your back examined by a medical professional can give you invaluable insights into the possible causes of your back pain and what you should be doing to try and improve it.

They may also be able to advise you on the types of mattresses you should be looking at, and you can use that information for your mattress search.

2. How firm or soft should your mattress be?

The best mattresses for back pain are in the ‘Goldilocks’ zone. Not too soft and not too firm.

Your mattress should conform to your body enough that your shoulders and hips sink into it (if you’re sleeping on your side) while your waist and feet rest on the surface, giving your spine a straight, natural alignment.

The level of firmness you need to achieve this will depend on your body type. For many people with back pain, a medium-firm feeling mattress is a supportive choice; but it’s important to try a few different types of mattresses and see what works for you.

3. What materials are the best?

When it comes to the support system of your mattress, it’s difficult to go with anything but a good quality pocket spring mattress. Pocket springs are a style of spring system which uses independent coils designed to contour to your body and provide the support you need. This style of spring system will also minimise partner disturbance, so no more waking up every time your partner rolls over.

Another consideration is the pillow-top materials of your new mattress. There is some evidence to suggest memory foam and natural latex foam mattress perform the best for people with back pain. These types of materials have become very popular in recent years, and they have a lot of positive reviews from people with back pain.

A popular option at Chiropedic is our Posture Gel technology, a material that flexes and contours to your unique body shape to relieve pressure points and distribute weight evenly. The Posture Gel can also help in soothing aches and pains allowing for a more restful sleep.

Combining a quality pocket spring system with one of these materials is the best way to achieve the right support and comfort for your mattress.

4. Try it out

Doing your research is essential when you’re choosing a mattress, but there’s only so much you can learn online. Trying a mattress is the best way to find out if it’s going to give you the right amount of support.

With so many options for materials and firmness, going to a mattress showroom is best way to narrow down your options and find out which type of mattress is the best for you and your sleep style.

5. Get advice

If you’re still not sure what type of mattress is going to be the best for your back, then getting advice from someone who knows mattresses inside and out is your best bet.

The team at your local Chiropedic store can give you advice on the right mattress for you based on your specific needs.

Check out your local Chiropedic

Get advice from our expert team and find the right mattress to help alleviate your back pain. We offer a huge variety of high-quality mattresses, and we have options to suit everyone.

Check out our full range of mattresses online or find your nearest Chiropedic store location.

Mattress prices can be hard to understand, but we’re here to help

You can’t put a price on a good night’s rest—or so the saying goes. The reality is that different mattresses suit different sleeping styles and budgets, but luckily, with
Chiropedic Mattresses‘ range of Australian-made products, you can rest easy.

How much does a mattress cost in Australia?

Generally, the price of a mattress can range from as low as $89 all the way up to $20,000.

• Anything between $89-$500 can be considered as budget, which are quality mattresses built with no-frills and extras to be friendly to your hip-pocket.
• $501-$2,000 is the competitive range, striking a balance between financially frugal and a longer term purchase piece.
• Any mattress over $2,000 is considered premium. Think of it as an investment in your long-term sleep schedule and rest.

Factors to consider when you’re buying a new mattress

Each individual mattress is costed based its size, support system and comfort layer. Generally, the feel of your mattress (classified as soft, medium-soft, medium, medium-firm or firm) will not affect the price of the product.

Good warranty

When you’re spending an average of 9,125 days sleeping in your life, you want to make sure it’s on a well built mattress. That’s why it’s important to make sure that your mattress has a good warranty on it, to safeguard you against any manufacturing faults.

Take your time

Choosing the best mattress for you isn’t an easy task. Take the time to make sure you know what’s comfortable for you. Consider the following:

• If you prefer a softer or harder feel to your mattress
• If partner disturbance is an issue
• The best size for you and the room you’re putting it in

Pick a budget, and keep to it

Mattresses can vary widely in terms of price range. Because there’s so much flexibility, it makes it easy to pick a price range and stick to it.

Pick a reputable brand

As a family-owned and operated mattress manufacturer and retailer, operating out of Braybrook since 1991, Chiropedic has been able to keep prices low by selling mattresses and bases directly to the public. Chiropedic’s mattresses can be up to 70% cheaper than the big retailers without compromising on quality.

Chiropedic also sources only top quality, Australian-made materials for all mattresses—whether they’re budget, competitive or premium priced, it means that you’re purchasing quality mattresses every time.

Mattress types

Most mattress brands will offer the following sizes, which you can expect to pay more for as they increase in width and length incrementally:

• Single
• Long single
• King single
• Double
• Queen
• King
• Super King

There are four key mattress types: innerspring, foam, latex, and hybrid. There are a variety of reasons why you may choose one mattress type over the other. Some considerations include the average lifespan of the mattress, pressure relief, heat retention, noise, odour and availability.

Chiropedic Mattresses exclusively sell the original, reliable spring mattress, focusing on quality and the proven longevity of innerspring beds over the latest foam and latex products.

Benefits of a budget mattress: $80-$500

If you’re on a tight budget, there’s a range of wallet-friendly mattresses at Chiropedic Mattresses.

While all of our budget mattresses will last several years because of their durable build, generally you are paying for a simpler mattress structure with economic basics.

• One of the most financially-savvy mattresses on the market, Chiropedic’s Value Select range starts at just $89 for a single mattress. Featuring a heavy-duty, border boosted Chiro Coil Spring system, the mattress also comes with Ultra Fresh Antimicrobial treatment and extra durable woven fabric that is strong and breathable. The Chiro Coil Spring system is supportive and long-lasting, as well as providing excellent back support.
• The step up, the Value Select Comfort, starts at $179 for a single mattress. The additions include a 24mm Dunlop Foam layer to provide comfort to the whole body for a peaceful nights sleep and premium dacron fibre which is breathable and helps to wick away moisture.

Competitive mattresses: $501-$2,000

Mattresses in the competitive, $501-$2,000 range, generally have more sophisticated spring mattress systems compared to budget mattresses. There are also several additions from a comfort perspective, including layers of woven fabric and foam layers.

The benefits of competitive mattresses come from the happy medium between being financially-savvy and investing in a long-term, premium mattress that you’ll love every day.

Examples of this include:

• The Value Select Plush range which boasts a luxuriously thick 65mm dual layer euro top and soft touch knitted fabric quilted with premium dacron fibre.
• Similarly, the Slumbr Twilight Queen and Comfort Flex Support Queen both feature multi-layered, zoned spring support.

Premium mattresses: $2,000+

Premium mattresses that are in the $2,000+ range are the best night’s sleep your money can purchase.

Specifically, premium mattresses have Pocket Spring Systems and Adaptx Independent Spring Systems, starting with 5 zoned springs systems all the way up to 9 zoned spring systems.

In addition, layers of foams, gels and knitted fabrics give these mattresses an undeniably soft feel.

Outstanding products include:

• The Cloud Gel mattress with knitted fabric and Dunlop Ultra Fresh Treated Foam
• The Cloud 9 Classic Comfort—winner for the Best Australian Made Mattress in 2019

Browse Chiropedic’s mattresses online, or head to one of our 9 mattress stores across Victoria to put our products to the test.

From super-soft to ultra-firm, where do you lie on the mattress firmness scale?

”Firmness” dictates how hard or soft a mattress feels. It’s quite subjective, and the best firmness for you is really a matter of personal preference, but we can help you choose.

The difference between mattress firmness and support

A mattress that provides good support keeps your spine and neck in proper alignment without creating pressure points. If your mattress doesn’t support you well, you’re more likely to wake up with neck and/or back pain.

At Chiropedic, we’ve been making quality mattresses since 1991, and we understand both firmness and support. With over 200 different mattresses in our range and seven different levels of firmness, we’re confident we’ve got the mattress that’s just right for you.

All our products are certified Australian made from Australian products. That’s why we’re proud to stand by our mattresses with our a 7-day money-back guarantee, a 100 and 30 night trial and up to a 20-year warranty.

The best mattress firmness for you

So what is the best mattress firmness for you? There may not be universally agreed industry standards to define each mattress feel, but here’s a quick guide to help you determine which one may be best for your needs.

As a general rule:

• If you sleep on your back, a medium to firm mattress will provide the most comfortable support for your spine
• If you are a side sleeper, a medium mattress will provide the best support, with enough give to accommodate your hips
• If you sleep on your front, a firm mattress will be best for you.

Soft mattresses

These are the kind of mattresses that honestly feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. The minute you lay down, you can feel your whole body softly becoming one with the mattress.

That’s why here at our factory in Braybrook, Melbourne, we make a wide range of quality soft mattresses.

If you’re after a really soft mattress, be sure to check out our award-winning Cloud Gel range, which boasts a 75mm layer of super-soft Cloud Gel, and our Eclipse Visco Soft mattresses with pressure-relieving Dunlop Visco Flex memory foam posture tops.

Medium mattresses

Medium feel mattresses are a great seller because some of us feel the “soft is too soft” and the “firm is too firm”. That doesn’t mean you are being picky, it just means you don’t want something too plush or something that you would compare to sleeping on the floor.

Our Yinahla Visco Flex range and our Elite Visco Medium mattresses based on our 5-zoned pocket spring system are two of our best medium sellers as they provide the perfect balance of comfort and support.

From that base medium feel, we also manufacture mattresses that are medium soft and medium firm. These feels can be very accommodating to our customers who are a bit more specific about the feel they are after.

Firm mattresses

The firm mattress feel also suits a wide range of consumers, especially those who sleep on their stomachs because they like the fact that a firm mattress keeps your spine aligned while you sleep.

A great example of a premium firm mattress is our Elite Latex Firm range.

For those who really like it firm, we also offer extra-firm and even ultra-firm mattresses. While they may not be most consumers’ favourite choice, you will be surprised at the well-founded support these mattresses can offer.

Try before you buy

If you’re unsure about what level of firmness is right for you, there’s no substitute for first-hand experience. Visit one of our 9 Chiropedic mattress outlets across Victoria and try out our range of super-soft to ultra-firm mattresses yourself.

We are an Australian family-owned and operated business. We want to be the most trusted and supportive brand delivering a positive impact to our customers’ sleep. That’s why we promise to give you the best honest advice on choosing the right mattress.

Chiropedic’s Yinahla (formerly Cloud 9) Mattress is Recognised As One of The Best Mattresses for Spinal Care in 2020

Chiropedic has been awarded one of the best mattresses for spinal care by Bedbuyer, one of Australia’s largest bedding resources. The expert team comprises health professionals with experience in clinical patient care and mattress assessment.

At Chiropedic, we specialise in providing a range of mattresses to suit all kinds of sleepers. The Cloud 9 Classic Comfort queen mattress has taken the award for the best mattress for spinal care — let’s find out why.

What Bedbuyer has to say about the mattress

“If you’re after a beautifully comfortable, Australian made mattress, you’d be hard-pressed to top the Cloud 9 Classic Comfort.”

It has a medium/soft feel, the review says, and the top layer is beautifully comfortable and luxurious. The build quality is excellent, and partner disturbance is minimal.

“Equipped with one of the best spring systems we have seen, it forms part of the Cloud 9 collection, which was awarded Australia’s Best Spinal Care Mattress range in 2020.”

Check out the full review, as well as the video review, to see what else Bedbuyer had to say.

An overview of the mattress

The Cloud 9 Classic Comfort mattress has been specially manufactured to provide the best spinal care for sleepers who suffer from backaches. Features include:

• 9 zone Ultra Coil pocket spring system
• Italian made Cloud Gel layer
• Comfort edge box
• Australian made knitted fabric layer

The Cloud Gel layer is 76% more breathable than standard foam and a temperature neutral Cloud Gel layer provides extra comfort while retaining its firmness — so it’s the perfect balance between a soft and firm mattress.

If you don’t like your mattress, you can return it within 100 days

Chiropedic offers a 100 night comfort guarantee. Meaning, if you buy your mattress, and find during the next 100 days, you don’t like it, you can return it*. No questions asked, no problems.

All that they ask if that you give your mattress a minimum of 14 nights before you make a judgement. It takes this long to get used to a new sleeping arrangement, and there will be a small period of adjustment as your body gets used to the extra support.

*At the time of writing this, the COVID-19 crisis means that they cannot offer a swap-over service for your mattress for the time being. You can still make a claim to return your mattress, but they will need to wait until it is safe to re-open the service.

Pocket springs give the best spinal support

Pocket spring systems feature individual springs, placed in pockets of fabric inside the mattress, so they work independently of each other. This means that when you move in bed, individual springs move, without creating disturbance among the other springs.

By separating pocket spring systems into targeted zones, as our team at Chiropedic has done, the mattress better supports specific areas of the body which may suffer from aches and pains during the night. The Cloud 9 Classic Comfort 9 zone Ultra Coil spring system provides targeted pressure relief for the:

• Shoulders
• Lower back
• Thighs
• Calves
• Head
• Back
• Hip
• Knees
• Feet

We’re an Australian owned and operated mattress manufacturer

The company uses only the highest quality materials. And, because it manufactures its own mattresses and sells them factory direct, it can price its products at a much lower price than that of competitors.

They have received high praise for their customer service, with customers leaving reviews such as:

• “I purchased the And Sleep Luna Mattress/Bed in a box. So comfy! Great value for money! Staff were so helpful. I’d send anyone looking for a new mattress their way. I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.” – Alesha Roberts, Google Review
• “Great prices great range and fantastic customer service. All the staff here appear to be highly trained and are all very consistent, friendly and patient with their high quality service.” –Craig McLean, Google Review
• “Being the first time coming to this store, the employee going by the name of Jamie came up and gave a warm welcome, in the most friendly and professional manner. I was pleasantly surprised as to how much he knew what I would like and how he was able to answer my questions with great confidence!” –Miitomm Rice, Google Review

So, if you want the best support for your spine, and customer service from friendly experts, check out our online mattress range, or visit our team in-store at one of our 8 locations across Victoria.

Why a new mattress needs a mattress protector

Through speaking with our customers, we’ve come to realise that there is some confusion about what a mattress protector actually does.

Many people don’t understand why they are a really good idea, especially if you’ve just bought a new mattress. In this post, we’ll be explaining the benefits of getting a mattress protector for your bed.

At Chiropedic we’ve been designing and manufacturing our own mattresses from top-quality Australian materials at our factory in Braybrook, Victoria, since 1991.

Our mattresses are built to last, with up to a 20-year warranty. However protecting and caring for your new mattress properly is essential to ensure you get as much life out of it as possible.

We include mattress protectors in our super-value bundles, which package all the mattress protectors and pillows you’ll require together with your mattress in one delivery.

Mattress toppers, pads and overlays

A mattress topper, pad or overlay is not the same thing as a mattress protector. Their primary purpose is to enhance comfort by adding extra padding.

They can be really handy if your mattress is old or is the wrong firmness for you. For example, a memory foam mattress topper can soften a firm mattress for those who prefer a softer sleep.

However, they aren’t designed to provide any real protection for your mattress.

The benefits of mattress protectors

A great mattress protector creates a waterproof and dust-proof yet breathable shield around your bed.

This inhibits bacteria, mould, mildew and bugs to ensure that your bed does what it is supposed to do: give you a comfortable, clean and restful sleep, all night and every night.

Keep things clean

The fact of the matter is that our bodies are not kind to beds. Not only do we sweat throughout the night, we also expel oils and shed dead skin cells as we sleep.

These soak through the sheets and penetrate the mattress, and once in they are nearly impossible to remove.

A mattress protector blocks these substances and it can be taken off and machine washed as often as you like, which means you get to enjoy a cleaner mattress for longer.

Keeps you comfortable for longer

When the above-mentioned oils and perspiration penetrate the foam of your mattress, it will start to break down and show signs of wear.

This means that the mattress will, over time, become less comfortable to use and may also begin to produce unpleasant odours. This, of course, means you will probably want to replace it much sooner than you would have liked.

Keeps allergies and dust mites at bay

Dust mites are one of the realities of a night’s rest. These little critters feed on your dead skin cells.

However a mattress protector prevents skin flakes and other dust from accumulating on your mattress, keeping it sterile and reducing dust mite allergies.

Great for your warranty

Most mattress warranties include a clause that voids them if there is a stain on the mattress. This means that if you accidentally spill something on your mattress without a mattress protector in place you’ll be stuck with it, or have to buy a new one.

Tips on mattress care

If you’re not using a mattress protector, these tips on mattress care may come in handy.

Reducing dust and skin cells: Regular vacuuming may help to reduce the accumulations of dust and skin cells that will build up on your mattress over time. To absorb unpleasant mattress odours, sprinkle baking soda and leave for 30 minutes, then use the vacuum cleaner to remove.

Removing liquids: When liquids spill onto your mattress, quickly blot it dry. And if you notice any stains or marks, try to remove them as best you can by gently wiping or dabbing with a damp cloth. Never use solvents or strong chemicals.

Airing: Regularly exposing your mattress to fresh air and natural light can help to discourage mould and dust mites, and the increased air flow will help to carry away moisture and musty smells.

At Chiropedic, we recommend you leave the hard work of mattress maintenance to a mattress protector.

We have a range is available in all sizes and in a number of fabrics including TENCEL®, which is ideal for sensitive skin and eczema, recognised by the Eczema Association as Sensitive Skin Tried and Tested, and approved by the National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice Program.

Browse our selection of Protect-a-Bed mattress protectors and pillow protectors online.