Waking Up With Sore Shoulders Or Hips?
Your Mattress Could Be The Reason

Many people accept morning aches as a normal part of getting older — but in many cases, the mattress you sleep on may be a contributing factor.

When you sleep on your back, your body weight is spread across a relatively large surface area. But when you sleep on your side, much of that weight becomes concentrated through your shoulders and hips — making these areas the primary pressure points between your body and the mattress.

If a mattress cannot adequately relieve this pressure while still providing support, discomfort can develop throughout the night…

Many side sleepers experience these symptoms without realising their mattress may be a contributing factor.

“The goal is to achieve the right balance between support and pressure relief — not just one or the other.”

COMMON SYMPTOMS FOR SIDE SLEEPERS

  • Sore shoulders
  • Tossing and turning
  • Sore hips
  • Interrupted sleep
  • Morning stiffness
  • Pins and needles in the arms
  • Difficulty getting comfortable
  • Fatigue upon waking

The Importance Of Pressure Relief

A mattress must do two important jobs at the same time. Firstly, it must support the body and help maintain proper spinal alignment. Secondly, it must relieve pressure around the shoulders and hips.

Too Firm
Creates excessive pressure on shoulders and hips, leading to pain and poor sleep quality.

Just Right
Balances spinal support with gentle pressure relief — the ideal for side sleepers.

Too Soft
Allows the body to sink too deeply, reducing support and misaligning the spine.

Why Material Choice Matters

The materials inside a mattress play a significant role in comfort and pressure relief. Traditional spring systems provide support but may not contour as effectively to the body’s shape as high-quality foam.

Premium foam can gently conform to the body’s natural curves, helping distribute pressure more evenly across the sleeping surface — reducing concentrated pressure on the shoulders and hips while maintaining support for the rest of the body.

THE NEXGEN APPROACH

Hand-Made In Bathurst.
Built For Better Sleep.

At NEXGEN Mattresses, we understand the importance of balancing support and pressure relief. Our mattresses are hand-made in Bathurst using premium Australian-made Joyce Foam and quality breathable materials — designed to provide the support your body needs while reducing pressure on key areas such as the shoulders and hips.

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Australian-Made Joyce Foam
Premium foam that contours gently to your body’s natural curves.

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Breathable Airflow Panels
Designed to keep you cool and comfortable through the night.

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Edge Rollover Support
Consistent support right to the edge of the mattress.

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Cotton-Based Construction
Natural, breathable materials for a cooler, cleaner sleep.

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