There are some really high quality mattresses on the market nowadays, and advances in technology means they are more comfortable, durable and supportive than ever before.

All of the top mattresses aim to solve the problems of pressure points and back pain. The Simmons Beautyrest Worldclass mattress is one model that has received great feedback, along with a model from another well-known manufacturer, the Sealy Posturepedic mattress.

If you suffer from back problems, trying to save money on a new mattress is one of those "pay now or pay more later" scenarios, whereby a financial saving now can be a health problem later. Some of the best orthopedic mattresses might set you back a bit more money that other types of mattresses, but with the amount of time we spend in bed, it's certainly a worthy investment to get a mattress that will support proper spinal alignment.