Best Mattress for Hip Pain: Expert Tested and Reviewed

The WinkBed is a versatile luxury hybrid available in four firmness levels. For sleepers with hip pain, we’re spotlighting the most adaptive design. The Softer WinkBed — which rates as medium soft, or a 4 on our 10-point firmness scale — contains plush foam layers that contour closely to cushion the hips and other pressure-prone areas along the spine. However, uncomfortable sinkage shouldn’t be an issue for most people thanks to the zoned coil system.

Why We Like It

During hands-on tests, the Softer WinkBed earned its highest ratings from side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. Other testers preferred firmer WinkBed models. If you initially choose the Softer WinkBed and decide you need more support, WinkBeds allows one free exchange during the 120-night sleep trial and the replacement comes with its own 60-night trial period.

Our tests indicate the Softer WinkBed outperforms most competing hybrids in categories like motion isolation and pressure relief. The mattress also sleeps fairly cool, given the adaptive design. Steady airflow through the coil system and a temperature-regulating cover effectively offset heat retention from the foam layers, allowing you to sleep comfortably even when the weather is warm or humid.

How Does It Feel?

The Softer WinkBed begins with a layer of polyfoam quilted onto the Euro-top cover. This material conforms to your unique curves as you sink into the surface. A second polyfoam layer provides additional cushioning while creating a buffer between your body and the support core. Living up to its name, the Softer WinkBed is much plusher than the average hybrid.

The pocketed coils are divided into three zones with more robust support beneath your midsection and a gentler feel elsewhere. This helps maintain an even surface for your entire body without sacrificing pain or pressure relief. A Tencel cover adds breathability and moisture control to the design.

Competitive pricing and free shipping throughout the contiguous U.S. make the Softer WinkBed a good option for budget-conscious shoppers. Whether you choose to keep the Softer WinkBed or exchange it for a different model, the mattress you keep is protected under a lifetime warranty against structural defects.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Helix specializes in hybrid mattresses geared toward different types of sleepers. While the Helix Midnight was created for side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, our tests show the mattress is versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of body weights and positions. A medium firm (6) feel with light contouring and strong support add to the well-rounded design.

Why We Like It

Side sleepers on our team weighing 130 to 230 pounds awarded high ratings to the Midnight, so the mattress should meet the needs of its target audience, but our tests show it is suitable for most side and back sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds. Stomach sleepers under 130 pounds should also find the Midnight comfortable.

We found that edge support and ease of movement are two of the Midnight’s major strengths. The coils provide excellent overall stability and help you move across the mattress with ease. Our team also gave the Midnight high marks for temperature control, but we recommend the GlacioTex cover if you’re an exceptionally hot sleeper.

How Does It Feel?

The Midnight’s topmost layer consists of memory foam that softens when it comes into contact with body heat. This creates a gentle cradling effect as you settle into the mattress, but the transitional polyfoam and pocketed coil layers push back against your weight to prevent excessive sinkage.

The mattress is also fairly responsive, so you’ll notice a light bounce when changing positions or getting in and out of bed. Reinforced perimeter coils allow you and your partner to use the entire surface, rather than feeling confined to the middle. A breathable cover encases the Midnight. For an extra fee, you can upgrade to a GlacioTex cover engineered to dissipate body heat and feel cool at all times.

Below-average pricing and free shipping throughout the contiguous U.S. make the Midnight a solid pick for budget-conscious shoppers. You’ll also receive two Helix pillows at no extra cost. The company’s sleep trial spans 100 nights. If you decide to keep your Midnight after the return period ends, your purchase is backed by a 10-year warranty.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

One of the most popular hybrids among our testing team, the DreamCloud contains thick foam layers to cushion your body. Thick coils provide sturdy reinforcement, but this is one of the most adaptive hybrids we’ve tested — expect close cradling and contouring from head to toe.

Why We Like It

The DreamCloud earned its highest ratings from side sleepers between 130 to 230 pounds, though most side and back sleepers on our team felt comfortable and adequately supported on the mattress. However, stomach sleepers over 230 pounds sank a bit too much during our tests. These sleepers generally need a firmer, sturdier mattress to ensure sufficient support.

Temperature control is one of the DreamCloud’s defining strengths. Air flows freely throughout the coil system to help maintain a comfortable interior temperature, while the cover — woven with moisture-wicking cashmere fibers — feels cool to the touch. Our tests also show the mattress alleviates pressure better and isolates more motion than most competing hybrids.

How Does It Feel?

The DreamCloud’s comfort system consists of three individual layers, beginning with plush polyfoam quilted to the cover. Memory foam and transitional polyfoam provide additional cushioning to give the mattress a medium firm (6) feel. Pocketed coils and dense base foam make up the support core, and the cover is made from cooling cashmere-blend fabric. Measuring 14 inches thick, you may need to invest in a fitted sheet with deep pockets to accommodate the thick profile.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

People with chronic or frequent hip pain are vulnerable to pressure buildup while they sleep, and a mattress that lacks proper support can worsen this discomfort. Bear’s Elite Hybrid offers targeted pain and pressure relief thanks to multi-zoned transitional and support layers, which gently push back against your midsection to keep your entire body on an even plane. The plush memory foam comfort layer also provides deep, adaptive cushioning to soothe problem areas.

Why We Like It

The Bear Elite Hybrid is available in firmness levels and our team tested all three. Side sleepers up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds were most impressed with the medium (5) design, which contours closely to distribute your weight and promote even alignment. Our tests show the medium firm (6) model is a good match for side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds and back sleepers up to 230 pounds — we found this design to be the most balanced. If you’re a back or stomach sleeper who weighs more than 230 pounds, the firm (6) model should provide adequate support.

Each firmness level has its own pros and cons. The medium model isolates motion very well for a hybrid, and this design should provide the best pressure relief if you prefer soft, adaptive surfaces. Those who prioritize qualities like edge support and ease of movement should consider the medium firm or firm designs. Our tests show all three offer consistent cooling and breathability.

How Does It Feel?

The Elite Hybrid features a memory foam comfort layer infused with gel, which is meant to dissipate body heat and keep the surface cool. The transitional foam layer is divided into five firmness zones to ensure extra support for your torso and hips and a gentler feel for the head and legs. Pocketed coils and dense base foam make up the support core. The coils are also zoned to target your midsection with strong pushback, and the perimeter is reinforced to minimize sinkage when you get in and out of bed. A cover woven with cooling Celliant fibers encases the mattress.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is a foam and coil mattress that’s available in three firmness levels. It’s a good option for sleepers who enjoy the deep cradling of foam but prefer a cooler option than all-foam mattresses, which are prone to excessive heat retention.

Why We Like It

The mattress comes in medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (8) models. Regardless of the firmness you pick, you’re guaranteed gentle cushioning to ease pressure off your joints. Your ideal firmness depends largely on your sleep position and body type. We found the two softer options performed best with side sleepers, while back sleepers favored the medium firm. Stomach sleepers felt most comfortable on the firm model, since it offered the strongest support for the lower back.

How Does It Feel?

The mattress has a plush surface that we credit to the triple foam layers. Despite the cushioning, the bed offers plenty of support with a sturdy coil support core. Hot sleepers shouldn’t overheat too much, due in large part to strong ventilation through the coil system, but for extra assurance you can pay an additional fee for the cooling pillow-top. This 2-inch foam layer is sewn on for deeper cushioning, and it features a GlacioTex Cooling Cover made with specialized fibers intended to regulate temperature on the surface.