Some people actually believe that a firmer mattress is important for back support. While this is true in most cases, firmness, in relation to support, comes from the coil of the mattress; while firmness, in relation to comfort, come from the foam or padding. Many consumers make the mistake of overlooking the two, when they should complement each other, in order to achieve totally perfect and comfortable sleep.

In shopping for a mattress, the best way to go is with the firmer padding as this will eventually soften as the years go by. And also, you can always make a firm mattress more comfortable and a bit softer by adding an extra pad or topper.