What support and pressure relief mean for your back
Two things decide how a mattress treats your back. Support is the core’s job: it should hold your spine in a natural line, so a mattress that lets your hips sag or leaves a gap under your lower back is not doing it. Pressure relief is the comfort layers’ job: they should let your shoulders and hips sink in just enough that those points are not carrying the load all night.
Most people need a measured balance of both, and that balance depends on your body, your weight and the way you sleep. That is what the Dream Mapping fitting is for: in about five minutes it analyzes your pressure points and preferences, so the recommendation starts from your body instead of a guess. Our article on how a mattress supports your spine and pressure points goes deeper.
Side sleepers
On your side, your weight concentrates on a shoulder and a hip. A surface that is too firm pushes back on them; one that is too soft lets the hips drop and bends the spine. Many side sleepers end up in the plush to medium range, often with targeted support zones underneath like those in Helix mattresses, but your fitting decides. A pillow that fills the gap between your ear and shoulder helps keep your neck in line too.
Back and stomach sleepers
Back sleepers generally do best when the lower back is supported without the hips sinking; stomach sleepers usually need firmer support still, so the midsection does not sag and arch the lower back. Comfort feels at Snooze range from plush to firm. Beautyrest offers firm, plush and hybrid options; Sealy and Brooklyn Bedding make models for back, side and stomach sleepers; SmartLife by King Koil is designed to support all sleep positions; and Helix matches your body type, sleep position and firmness preference. The Sleep Coaches take you to the firmer models that match your fitting.
Adjustable bases and sleep posture
An adjustable base raises your head and feet, and its custom positions help relieve pressure, reduce snoring and support a healthier sleep posture. Try one in the showroom with the mattress you are considering.
What to expect at the fitting
Book a time online or call (719) 423-8990; the fitting is free, with no pressure to buy and no obligation.
About five minutes while Dream Mapping analyzes your pressure points and preferences.
The Sleep Coaches take you only to the mattresses that match your body, narrowing the selection by around 85%.
Coming as a couple? The recommendations are tailored for both of you.
Visit 1002 N Market Pl Unit B, Pueblo West, CO 81007, Mon – Fri 9 AM – 7 PM, Sat – Sun 10 AM – 6 PM.
Back pain and side sleeping questions
Not automatically. Your back needs even support that keeps the spine in a natural line, and the right firmness depends on your weight, sleep position and pressure points, which is what the Dream Mapping fitting looks at.
Usually one with pressure-relieving comfort layers that let the shoulder and hip sink in while the support underneath keeps the spine straight. Many side sleepers prefer the plush to medium range, and your fitting narrows it down for your body.
It can show how a mattress supports your body, but it does not diagnose a medical cause. Dream Mapping analyzes your pressure points and preferences so the Sleep Coaches can match you to better support; if the pain continues, talk to your doctor.
It is worth trying: custom head and foot positions help relieve pressure and support a healthier sleep posture. Test one in the showroom with the mattress you choose.
Yes, the Dream Mapping fitting is free, with no pressure to buy and no obligation.