The 6 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2024

Dr. Karena Wu was asked to contribute to this story by The Spruce: The 6 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2024, According to Testing and Research. Dr. Wu and her team at ActiveCare Physical Therapy are orthopedic experts. Sleeping positions and bed mattress types are discussed during any orthopedic evaluation for musculoskeletal conditions. A client’s posture in space can be dependent on how long they spend in a sleeping position or any resting position. What type of mattress a client is sleeping on can carry over into extra stress on the skeletal system if there is not enough support. Dr. Wu, a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and her associates use the FIT3D body scanner to digitally assess a person’s posture and balance in space. Her team uses this FIT3D body scan to provide visual feedback to clients on their posture and how it can relate to their choice of mattress and their physical condition. This article discusses the innerspring mattress, which can be firmer than a foam or latex mattress. Dr. Wu contributes to this story and comments on the aspects of an innerspring mattress which can be helpful for people with back pain. The right mattress will also allow you to wake up rested and refreshed as these mattresses run cooler than foam mattresses