The 8 Best Mattresses For People With Hip Pain of 2023

The details: When it comes to medium-firm support, latex foam provides a bouncy, yet plush surface. Countless reviewers praise the Saatva Latex Hybrid for reducing aches and pains, namely in their hips and shoulders. The signature Saatva hand-tufted pillow top gives it a real luxury feel, while the latex and foam work together to provide a cooler sleep surface, making this a good pick for hot sleepers. 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!

How it arrives: 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.

What customers say: With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Saatva's website, customers praise this mattress for its pressure relieving-cushion. One person writes, "The softest of materials used and it has lessened my back and hip pain like I would have never imagined!" However, some smaller-bodied side sleepers found this bed too firm, so keep that in mind if you weigh less than 130 pounds.

The details: The WinkBed is a supportive-yet-plush hybrid mattress that has a true hotel-bed feel. With a thick layer of individually wrapped innerspring coils and a plush gel-foam pillow top, it’s a great medium-firm choice for combination back, stomach, and side sleepers. And, if you’re a strict side sleeper, they also have a softer model available for you. Beyond using recycled metal for the innerspring coils and sustainably-sourced Tencel for the cover, 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.

How it arrives: WinkBeds' shipping is free, and the mattress will arrive compressed in a box. It won't take long to expand, so you can sleep on it right away.

What customers say: This bed has rave reviews from over 8,000 customers, and it’s actually my preferred mattress! 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.

The details: For a true, supportive hybrid for hip pain, you’ll be hard pressed (pun intended) to find another bed like this for under $1,300, especially with these credentials. 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.

How it arrives: Avocado ships their beds in a box, but uses climate negative shipping—that means they offset their emissions by over 100%, making it one of the best sustainable mattresses for hip pain on our list. 

What customers say: Avocado gets great reviews, especially from folks looking for a softer bed than their original model, 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, and penty of reviews mention relief from hip and lower back pain.

The details: WinkBeds’ more eco-friendly option has a slightly softer feel than its original bed (listed above). It’s still a hybrid mattress with a base layer of coil springs inside for support, but under the organic cotton cover is a four-inch layer of natural Talalay latex. This addition creates a buoyant, yet plush feel that puts it right in the middle of Winkbed’s firmness scale. 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 pet move in the night. 

How it arrives: Like WinkBeds' other mattresses, this bed arrives compressed in a box. The brand says you won't need to wait to sleep on it, and any preliminary latex smells should disappear quickly.

What customers say: 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. 

The details: The Wave Hybrid contains perforated, breathable foam, springs, and latex for a structured, yet cushy feel. Yet what makes the mattress really stand out is the zoned support. The design uses gel pods to add additional targeted support under your waist and lower back, which helps keep you in alignment all night long. Another perk is that the Wave’s springs and perforated foam make this a relatively cool surface for a foam-topped bed. 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.

How it arrives: Casper ships all of their beds in a box—after all, they basically started the bed-in-a-box trend. The brand says you can sleep on it right away, but it may take several hours to expand to its full size.

What customers say: With 4.5 out of 5 stars, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a fan-favorite, especially for side sleepers—one reviewer calls it a “supportive cloud.” 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). 

The details: The Evolution 15” from Nolah is a solid pick for anyone looking for a hybrid bed with a luxury-feel. The mattress has targeted support in the coil system to keep your hips and shoulders in alignment while you’re sleeping. Plus, the cotton Euro top adds a plush, cradling feel that’s reminiscent of a swanky hotel bed. 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. 

Worth noting: 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.

How it arrives: The Evolution 15" will arrive compressed in a box. As the name implies, it's a rather tall mattress, so you may want a little help getting it out of the box and onto your frame.

What customers say: Reviews on Nolah's website are overwhelmingly positive. 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.  

The details: While it’s not known to be the most supportive of sleep surfaces, some people just love the cradling feel of memory foam. Luckily, the Loom & Leaf mattress from Saatva delivers considerable support without compromising on that signature memory foam squish. 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. 

How it arrives: Like Saatva’s other beds, this mattress will arrive via white glove delivery and will never be compresed into a box. We also 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. 

What customers say: The Loom & Leaf has 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 3,800 reviews. Many side sleepers say it does a great job of offering solid pressure relief for their hips, including one person who writes, "I have had the relaxed firm mattress less than a month and I no longer have any pain when I wake up. What a great mattress!"

A topper is a quick (and significantly less expensive) way to change the feel of your current mattress. If you’re looking to add an additional layer of supportive cushion to relieve hip pain, latex makes for a great mattress topper for hip pain, thanks to its buoyant and responsive feel. 

The details: 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). 

How it arrives: Sleep On Latex is a Chicago-based brand that has many of the same credentials and business practices as bigger names like Avocado or PlushBeds, such as using GOLS-certified organic, fair trade foam (at a much lower price). They ship their products rolled in a box and use paper (versus plastic) for a more sustainable shipment.

What customers say: With 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 2,900 ratings, this topper gets great reviews on Amazon from folks looking to remedy hip pain and from people who wanted to firm up a too-soft mattress. One thing to note: your return policy and warranty might not be the same on Amazon versus the company website.