The Best Mattress for Side Sleepers: Why Airpedic™ is the Top Choice for Comfort and Support

Are you a side sleeper struggling to find the perfect mattress? You’re not alone. Side sleeping is the most common sleep position, but it comes with unique challenges. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the specific needs of side sleepers and define the essential qualities of an ideal mattress type for this sleep style. Drawing on extensive research and industry expertise, we’ll provide valuable insights to help you understand what makes a great mattress for side sleepers. By the end of this article, you’ll have the knowledge to make an informed decision about your next mattress purchase, ensuring better sleep quality and improved overall well-being.

Understanding the Needs of Side Sleepers

Before we look into the specifics of what makes a great mattress for side sleepers, let’s take a moment to understand the unique challenges faced by those who prefer this sleep position.

Common Issues Faced by Side Sleepers

• Pressure Points: When you sleep on your side, your body weight is concentrated onto smaller surface areas, namely the shoulders and hips. This can lead to disproportionate pressure on these points, which can cause pain and discomfort as you try to sleep and stiffness when you wake.
• Spinal Misalignment: Without proper support, side sleeping can cause your spine to curve unnaturally. This misalignment can result in back pain, neck stiffness, and even headaches.
• Increased Tossing and Turning: Discomfort from pressure points and misalignment often leads to restless sleep, with side sleepers frequently changing positions throughout the night in search of comfort.

Essential Qualities a Mattress Must Have for Side Sleepers

Given the specific challenges of side sleeping, the best side sleeper mattress should have particular qualities to address them and offer orthopedic sleep benefits.

• Balanced Support and Cushioning: The ideal mattress for side sleepers should provide firm support to maintain proper spinal alignment, while also offering enough cushioning to relieve excess pressure on the shoulders and hips.
• Adequate Pressure Relief: The right mattress for side sleeping will also evenly distribute body weight, reducing stress on pressure points to help prevent joint pain and numbness in the extremities.
• Adjustability: A mattress that adjusts and adapts to body movements can help maintain comfort and support as side sleepers shift positions during the night.

Now that we understand what side sleepers need let’s examine the key qualities that make a mattress ideal for side sleeping.

Key Qualities of the Best Side Sleeper Mattress

 

1. Support: The Foundation of Comfort

Support is arguably the most crucial factor for side sleepers. But what exactly do we mean by support, and why is it so important?

Mattress support refers to its ability to keep your spine in a neutral alignment. For side sleepers, this means maintaining a straight line from the neck through the lower back. A supportive mattress prevents your hips and shoulders from sinking too deeply, which can cause misalignment and lead to spinal pain.

It’s important to note that support is different from firmness. A mattress can be soft and still provide excellent support, or it can be firm and lack proper support. The key is in the mattress’s construction and materials–the best hybrid mattress options available often combine multiple types of foam layer and support layers that each serve a purpose in the overall comfort of the mattress.

2. Firmness: Finding the Right Balance

Firmness is a matter of personal preference, but for side sleepers, a medium to medium-firm mattress often provides the best balance of comfort and support. However, body weight and individual comfort preferences can influence the ideal firmness level.

This is where adjustable firmness becomes a game-changer. Mattresses with adjustable firmness allow you to customize the feel of your bed, ensuring you get the perfect level of comfort and firmness for your unique needs. This feature is especially beneficial for couples who may have different firmness preferences.

3. Pressure Relief: Cushioning Where You Need It Most

Pressure relief is essential for side sleepers to prevent discomfort at the shoulders and hips. A mattress with good pressure relief will contour to your body, evenly distributing your weight and reducing stress on these pressure points.

Memory foam and latex mattresses are known for their pressure-relieving properties. A latex mattress conforms to your body’s curves, providing a cradling effect that can significantly reduce pain and discomfort.

Some mattresses also feature targeted support zones designed specifically for side sleepers. These zones offer extra cushioning in the shoulder and hip areas while providing firmer support for the lower back and legs, helping to alleviate pressure points and spinal misalignment at the same time.

4. Cooling Features: Staying Comfortable All Night

Side sleepers tend to sink deeper into their mattresses, confining warmth in their torsos, which can lead to heat buildup during the night. This is why cooling features are particularly important for side sleepers.

The best cooling mattress for side sleepers incorporates cooling technologies such as:

– Gel-infused foam: helps dissipate body heat

– Breathable covers: allow for better air circulation

– Air channels: Promote airflow within the mattress

A cool sleeping surface not only improves comfort but can also contribute to better sleep quality overall.

How Airpedic™ Mattresses Meet The Needs of Side Sleepers

Now that we’ve outlined the most important issues for side sleepers and the key qualities to look for in the best side sleeper mattress let’s learn how Airpedic™ adjustable orthopedic mattresses excel in meeting these requirements.

1. Adjustable Firmness: Personalized Comfort at Your Fingertips

One of the standout features of each Airpedic™ hybrid mattress is the ability to adjust and optimize mattress firmness with the touch of a button. This innovative technology allows you to customize the feel of your mattress to suit your exact preferences, even if they change over time.

How it works:

– Airpedic™ mattresses use adjustable air chambers that can be inflated or deflated to change the firmness level.

– You can easily adjust the firmness using a remote control or smartphone app.

– For couples, each side of the bed can be adjusted independently, ensuring both partners get their ideal comfort level.

This adjustable firmness feature is particularly beneficial for side sleepers. It allows you to fine-tune the level of firmness to achieve correct spinal alignment and reduce back and neck pain.

2. Superior Support and Pressure Relief

Airpedic™ air beds offer individualized firmness settings and multi-zone adjustability. In other words, you can independently adjust firmness as desired in the upper, middle, and lower parts of the mattress (head, torso, and foot) on both sides of the bed. This patented 6-zone multi-chamber technology provides a full-body orthopedic support system that allows for proper spinal alignment, optimal lumbar support, and noticeable relief of pressure points. 

Key features:

– Strategic comfort zones provide targeted support where side sleepers need it most, especially the lumbar region.

– High-quality materials like memory foam and latex contour to your body, distributing weight evenly and reducing pressure on shoulders and hips.

– The combination of adjustable air support and comfort layers ensures optimal spinal alignment and weight distribution throughout the night.

– Firm edge support ensures your hybrid mattress won’t lose its structure around the perimeter if you end up tossing and turning on your side near the edge.

3. Varying Levels of Cushioning

Cushioning, which provides the feeling of plushness at the top of a mattress, is separate from firmness, which provides support from within. A firm mattress can provide ample support but can often be too hard for side sleepers who need a softer mattress to avoid pressure on the shoulders and hips.

Airpedic™ mattresses come in various plushness levels, achieved by varying layers of cushioning. From firm mattresses with two layers to luxury plush mattresses with five layers, side sleepers can find the perfect blend of firm support and cushioned feel to meet their needs and preferences. 

4. Advanced Cooling Technology

The importance of temperature regulation for quality sleep cannot be overstated. Airpedic™ recognizes this and incorporates advanced cooling features into ideal mattresses for any sleep style, including side sleepers.

These advanced cooling features include:

– Cooling gel layers that help dissipate body heat

– Breathable mattress covers that promote air circulation

– An internal air-flow system that helps regulate temperature throughout the night

In addition, Airpedic™ offers breathable natural materials that can allow air to flow much more freely than some synthetic materials. These features work together to create a cool, comfortable sleeping surface that prevents overheating, even for those who tend to sleep hot or curled up on their sides.

5. Complementary Sleep Products

Mattresses aren’t the only sleep solutions side sleepers need to consider. To provide a comprehensive approach to quality sleep, Airpedic™ offers a range of complementary products designed to enhance the sleep experience of side sleepers, including the following.

– Airpedic™ Pillows: Specially designed to provide additional support for side sleepers, these pillows help maintain proper neck alignment and reduce pressure on the shoulders while offering cooling breathability.

– Sheets: High-quality, breathable sheets are a must to complement rather than hinder cooling mattresses and pillows and ensure a comfortable sleep environment.

– Mattress Protectors: While mattress protectors are beneficial for all types of sleepers, they are crucially important when investing in a new mattress, helping to extend its life by providing an additional layer of protection. 

How Airpedic™ Adjustable Air Beds Compare to Other Mattresses 

While numerous mattress brands cater to side sleepers, Airpedic™ distinguishes itself as a premier choice due to its unparalleled customization and advanced technology. Let’s explore how Airpedic™ outperforms the competition in key areas:

1. Adjustable Firmness: A Quantum Leap

Unlike many competitors that only offer adjustable bed bases, Airpedic™ innovates with adjustable air mattresses, providing precise firmness control where it matters most. Unlike other adjustable options that often compromise on comfort, durability, or ease of use, Airpedic™ delivers exceptional performance across the board. Our mattresses feature rapid adjustment, long-lasting materials, and intuitive controls, ensuring optimal sleep night after night. Our Multi-Zone Air Sleep System with Contouring Chambers is designed to offer ultimate comfort and orthopedic rest, a significant upgrade over traditional foam or innerspring mattresses.

2. Pressure Relief: Beyond Comparison

Air Pedic™’s unique blend of adjustable air support and premium comfort layers creates an unparalleled pressure-relieving experience for side sleepers. The mattress features targeted support zones that contour to your body, alleviating common pain points like shoulder and hip discomfort. In contrast, traditional foam or innerspring mattresses provide static support, often falling short in accommodating the specific needs of side sleepers. The Multi-Zone Air Sleep System ensures truly personalized comfort, adapting to your body for consistent support and pressure relief.

3. Cooling Comfort: A Breath of Fresh Air

Airpedic™ goes beyond basic cooling features to deliver the best cooling mattress for side sleepers. Our mattresses incorporate a multi-layered cooling system, combining advanced air circulation with cooling gel-infused materials and breathable covers. This holistic approach ensures a consistently cool sleep surface, preventing heat buildup and promoting restful sleep. Many competitors rely on single cooling technologies or materials, which may not deliver the same level of sustained comfort. Our Cooling Airflow Technology disperses heat effectively, making it superior to traditional memory foam mattresses that often retain heat.

4. Personalized Comfort for Couples: The Ultimate Sleep Partnership

Airpedic™ redefines sleep for couples with its dual-sided customization. Each partner can independently adjust firmness and support preferences, eliminating the need for compromise. Our six-zone support system offers unparalleled precision, ensuring optimal comfort in every sleep position. In comparison, many dual-sided mattresses provide limited customization options, often resulting in discomfort for one or both partners. With dual remotes for easy adjustments and a 4-port pump ensuring no air loss, couples can enjoy uninterrupted, tailored comfort.

5. Side Sleeper-Centric Design: A Perfect Match

Airpedic™ is meticulously engineered with side sleepers in mind. Our mattresses feature targeted support zones that cradle your body’s natural curves, aligning your spine and relieving pressure points. This level of personalized support is unmatched by innerspring mattress and memory foam mattress options that often fail to address the specific needs of side sleepers. By investing in Airpedic™, you’re choosing a product that prioritizes your well-being and delivers unparalleled results.

Comparing Airpedic™ to the Competition

While Airpedic™ excels in these key areas, it’s essential to understand how it stacks up against other leading brands. Let’s compare Airpedic™ to Sleep Number®, a well-known competitor in the adjustable bed market.

Airpedic™ Innovative Air Mattress System VS. Sleep Number® Comparison Chart *

	Airpedic™ Beds	Sleep Number® Beds
Limited Warranty	20 Year	15 Year
Foam Compression Covered in Warranty
Years Of Warranty Non-Proration	2	1
Sleep Trial	120 Night	100 Night
Dual Sided Adjustable Firmness
Tri-Zone Separate Lumbar and Shoulder Adjustability
All-Natural Latex Pillow Top
RF Welded Bacteria/Mold Resistant 100% Urethane Chambers **
100% Made In The U.S.A. Foam		N/A
Patented Built-In Airflow Transfer System ™ (Optional Built-In Heat Reducing System) ***
100% CertiPUR-US® Certified Foam		N/A
Separate Remotes with Digital Display		Additional Cost
Individual Remote Number Settings	84 Total	20 Total
Assembly	Pre-assembled	Assembly Required

*Airpedic™ a trademark of Custom Comfort Mattress. Sleep Number® is a registered trademark of the Select Comfort Corporation. We don’t sell Sleep Number® brands. The information on this site with regard to Sleep Number® mattresses are strictly for comparison purposes. The Sleep Number® VS. Airpedic comparison chart is subject to change due to fluctuations in features offered by Select Comfort in their Sleep Number® beds.

** While Sleep Number® beds do not use inherent mold resistant urethane material, their rubber chambers are subjected to antimicrobial treatments to resist bacteria and mold.

*** The optional Airflow Transfer System™ is protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,334,280.

Elevate Side Sleeping Comfort with Airpedic™”

We hope this article has given you a clear understanding of what to look for in the best mattress for side sleepers  and why an Airpedic™ bed just might be the solution you’ve been dreaming of. Finding the best mattress for side sleepers is crucial for ensuring a good night’s sleep and, in turn, maintaining overall health and well-being. 

The ideal mattress for side sleeping should provide:

– Balanced support to maintain proper spinal alignment

– Adequate pressure relief to reduce stress on shoulders and hips

– Customizable firmness to suit individual preferences

– Effective cooling features for temperature regulation

Airpedic™ mattresses excel in all these areas, offering a unique combination of adjustable firmness, targeted support, pressure relief, and cooling technology. This makes Airpedic™ an excellent choice for side sleepers looking for a mattress that meets their specific needs.

If you’re a side sleeper searching for the perfect mattress, we encourage you to consider Airpedic™. With innovative features and a focus on personalized comfort, an Airpedic™ mattress could be the key to unlocking better sleep and waking up rested, refreshed, with reduced pain and stiffness.

What Our Customers Are Saying

At Airpedic™, we take pride in the quality and innovation of our mattresses, but don’t just take our word for it—hear from some of our satisfied customers who have experienced the Airpedic difference firsthand.

“After sleeping on the bed now for 6+ weeks, all I can say is that I wished we had ordered it sooner! The Airpedic 850 King mattress is simply amazing. We haven’t had a bad night’s sleep with the new mattress.” —David and Ashley Booth

“After 5 years, we are just as happy with our Airpedic 1000. The mattress is still very supportive and comfortable, and we highly recommend the mattress to anybody looking for the ability to have individual settings, as well as the separate support setting for your low back.” —Jeff and Cindy Williams

“This mattress is so comfortable that we can’t think of a time we ever slept like this. On this mattress, we don’t toss and turn, and we don’t get hot lying on the mattress.” —James Carlock

These are just a few examples of how Airpedic™ has transformed sleep for our customers. Whether it’s the personalized support, advanced cooling technology, or superior comfort, our customers consistently report better sleep and a higher quality of life after choosing Airpedic™.

Ready to experience the Airpedic™ difference for yourself? Visit our website to explore our range of mattresses and connect with a sleep specialist to help you find the perfect fit for your sleep needs. Check out our customer reviews to see how Airpedic™ has helped other side sleepers transform their sleep experience.

Don’t settle for another night of discomfort. Invest in your sleep and your health with an Airpedic™ mattress – because every side sleeper deserves a perfect night’s rest.

Sweet dreams await with Airpedic™ – the best choice for side sleepers!

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With decades of experience and expertise in orthopedic sleep solutions, Airpedic™ is a leading manufacturer of premium adjustable mattresses and bed bases, making its mark in the industry through unwavering quality, innovation, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Advanced technology, premium materials, and expert construction combine to provide superior customization, comfort, support, and longevity. Thousands of satisfied customers praise Airpedic™ in positive reviews and testimonials. What’s more, they praise both the products and the process, noting that Airpedic™ has helped improve sleep quality, provide customized comfort, and alleviate sleep-related issues like joint discomfort, back pain, and sleep apnea in a seamless, easy purchase experience. Airpedic™ also offers industry-leading trial and warranty periods, offering an added layer of assurance that you will find your perfect mattress. As such, our customers trust the performance and reliability of Airpedic™ mattresses and keep returning.