What Mattress Firmness Do You Need? Match It to How You Sleep

Side sleepers 4-6, back sleepers 6-7, stomach sleepers 7-8 – then weight moves all of it, and the scale is not standardized between brands. The full matrix, plus why back pain does not mean firm.
Signs You Need a New Mattress: A 60-Second Self-Check

Waking up sore, a visible dip, or sleeping better in hotel beds? Run this 60-second check to tell whether your mattress is finished – or whether the real problem is the base or the pillow.