How to Choose the Best Mattress for Your Sleep Style (And Actually Sleep Better)

April 2, 2026 by Big Sandy Superstore

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The right mattress will help with all of these things.

Our find your fit process is built to help you find the right model

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Over 50% of sleepers are side sleepers making this a majority of shoppers
What do side sleepers need?
- Pressure relief for shoulders & hips
- Medium to medium-soft firmness
- Contouring comfort
Recommended Mattress Types
- Memory foam
- Hybrid with plush top
- Innerspring with Pillow Top
Most recommended models

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Back sleepers make up roughly 15-20% of sleepers
What Back Sleepers Need
- Balanced support
- Medium to medium-firm feel
- Lumbar support
Recommended Mattress Types
- Hybrid with a firmer top layer
- Supportive memory foam
- Pocketed coil system innerspring mattress
Most recommended models

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Stomach sleepers make up roughly 5-10% of sleepers
What Stomach Sleepers Need
- Firmer support
- Minimal sink
- Strong core stability
Recommended Mattress Types
- Firm hybrid
- Firm innerspring
- Firm Memory Foam
Most recommended models

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Combination sleepers make up 20-30% of sleepers
What Combination Sleepers Need
- Responsive support
- Easy movement
- Adaptive comfort
Recommended Mattress Types
- Hybrid
- Innerspring
Most recommended models

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Best mattress for back pain
- Proper alignment
- Medium-firm as common recommendation
- Importance of personal testing
Most recommended models

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Big Sandy has over 15 brands across all feels and technology to find the right support for ALL sleeping styles
We show most major brands so you can try them side by side
Our sleep specialists are trained to help you find what’s best for your sleeping position and comfort preferences
- The find your fit process will guide you to what meets your sleep needs
Many places offer online quizzes or a questionnaire on an iPad but that does not replace true life experience.
- You spend ⅓ of your life, your body deserves to try before you buy
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Not sure what sleep style you are? Visit your local Big Sandy Superstore and let our sleep specialists help you find your perfect fit.