The 9 Best Mattresses for Hip Pain of 2024

Made from a non-viscoelastic memory foam that has billions of tiny shock-absorbing cushions, this mattress provides major pressure reduction around the hip area.

“This type of foam is different from memory foam because it gets softer as it heats up, causing sleepers to sink into the mattress as time goes on,” says Nicole M. Avena, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University. “This type of mattress is beneficial for all types of chronic hip pain, as it cushions the hip while also keeping the spine aligned.”

You can choose between three levels of firmness — soft, medium and firm — to customize it to your liking, although Dr. Avena notes that firm is most ideal for those who prefer sleeping on their stomach or back.

From an eco-friendly perspective, the WinkBed GravityLux is a responsible purchase. The Tencel mattress cover comes from eucalyptus trees harvested from a Forest Stewardship Council-certified forest, and the coils are made from recycled steel. Also, during the fabric-making process, the company strives to use up to 20 times less water than what is typically required.

This memory-foam mattress provides pressure relief in all the right areas, which comes in handy for those with chronic hip pain. It has four supportive layers — one pressure-relief comfort layer with gel memory foam that contours to your body, a sink-in-just-right layer that provides pressure-relief without that sinking feeling, a targeted-support coil layer with innerspring technology and an essential base layer to maintain overall support for the layers above it.

For those who sleep on their back, this mattress provides the right kind of support, especially in the hip area, says Allen Conrad, DC, certified strength and conditioning specialist at Montgomery County Chiropractic Center in North Wales, Pennsylvania. “The layered core reinforces the spinal posture, which can help prevent soreness in the low back and hips when you wake up.”

What’s better than a warranty that spans decades? One that spans a lifetime. That’s what you get with this purchase, along with a 365-night free trial, plus free shipping and returns.

Thanks to two layers of springs — one pocket spring layer that provides support from edge to edge and another layer of microcoils that specifically targets the hip and shoulder areas — this medium-firm hybrid is one of the best mattresses for side sleepers. It's also ideal for people with chronic pain.

In fact, shoulder and back support is especially important when dealing with chronic hip pain, notes Dr. Schweig.

“The memory foam was designed with the intention of being suitable for all sleep positions,” he says. “Additionally, this line uses CertiPUR-US-certified foam and a sustainable and 100-percent organic Merino wool cotton cover and fiber from recycled water bottles, making it an eco-friendly choice.”

The Merino wool also comes with the added benefit of being moisture-wicking, to keep you dry and cool through the night.

Other perks that customers can appreciate are Leesa’s risk-free 100-night trial, 10-year warranty and free, no-contact delivery service.

Brooklyn Bedding has a line of mattresses, but this one is specifically for plus-size sleepers. This means its firmness supports all your pressure points, including your hips, making it a great option if you sleep on your stomach. The quilted gel memory foam hugs your form in all the right spots, and has cooling technology to keep you cool all night long.

Plus, the mattress is delivered in a box straight to your door, and you can try it out for 120 nights, risk free.

Many sleepers tend to run hot, which can make for an uncomfortable night’s sleep if their mattress doesn’t have any cooling properties. Luckily, this medium-firm hybrid mattress is designed with cooling in mind. Its breathable, quilted pillow top features a unique Ulta Breathable Tencel technology that helps enhance airflow circulation to keep your body the ideal temperature through the night.

With more than 1,000 zoned lumbar support coils under the foam with reinforced edging, this mattress is also designed to be softer around your shoulders with increased firmness under your hips, notes Dr. Schweig. “It has a combination of density and softness, meaning it is a good mattress for a range of sleeping styles, particularly for side sleepers.”

Of all mattresses that now come in a box delivered straight to your door, Casper is one of the most notable — and widely trusted. Each of their mattresses are carefully designed to be packaged in the smallest form while maintaining optimal quality and longevity.

Their Original Hybrid is medium-firm, which is ideal for people with hip pain as well as back pain — two symptoms that often coincide.

Its foam base is divided into three separate ergonomic zones that work together to ensure optimal spinal alignment, and its AirScape technology creates thousands of tiny perforations within the foam to maintain breathability and keep you temperate throughout the night.

Memory foam mattresses tend to be on the pricier side, but this option from Layla is affordable and comfortable. The copper foam keeps your hips and spine supported all night long. It's also a cooling mattress, so you'll stay fresh while you sleep.

The copper foam in the mattress also makes it antimicrobial, so your mattress stay clean for longer. You can even try it out for 120 nights and return it if it's not right for you.

As an all-foam mattress, the Amerisleep AS5 offers different levels of thicknesses, which Dr. Avena notes is especially ideal for providing pressure relief in those with chronic hip and spine pain.

The Bio-Pur® memory foam not only molds to every body and distributes weight evenly, but it also has a cooling effect that allows free airflow, keeping you comfortable throughout the night. “It also has a transitional polyfoam layer that is divided into different firmness levels, which helps cushion areas around the hip and back, while providing gentle cushioning to areas positioned before lighter areas of your body,” Dr. Avena says.

If health is top of mind, you’ll feel reassured that the Amerisleep AS5 is CertiPUR-US-certified and low in harsh chemicals like VOCs and is resistant to mold, mildew and pesky dust mites. It is also eco-friendly and made from nonrenewable resources.

Along with its 100-night free trial, this mattress comes with a 20-year warranty, which is significantly more than most competitor offerings.