Mattress Pads for Neck & Shoulder Pain

If you wake up with neck and shoulder pain, you may need a mattress pad.

Neck and shoulder pain can affect your whole sense of well-being. Such pain may be associated with poor mattress support. A mattress pad can help improve body support and alleviate neck and shoulder pain.

Types

The most common types of mattress pads include featherbeds and convoluted and memory foam mattress pads. Retailers typically sell convoluted (egg crate) mattress pads for much less than feather or memory foam mattress pads. Memory foam mattress pads vary in price according to their thickness and density.

Features

Featherbeds provide minimal support, but may help some minor aches and pains by taking a little pressure off joints as the body is cradled by the feathers. Convoluted mattress pads may have different zones that offer varying levels of support for the neck and shoulder area. Memory foam pads conform to the body, reducing the most pressure off the joints.

Considerations

According to Consumer Search, consumer reviews indicate that memory foam mattress toppers are the most effective in reducing pain. Medline Plus recommends that those who have neck pain use a neck pillow. Most department stores sell memory foam neck pillows that may be beneficial in reducing neck pain

References

• Consumer Search: Choosing theBest Mattress Topper
• BedBathandBeyond: How to Choose Mattress Pads
• NIH.gov: Neck Pain