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When you hear “ergonomic support,” you might think of fancy office chairs or standing desks. But honestly? Your bed plays an even bigger role in how your spine feels every day. In fact, after testing dozens of mattresses over the last five years, I’ve learned that one of the single most important materials is high-resilience foam — the kind that bounces back instead of sagging, and keeps your back aligned while you sleep.
Whether you’re dealing with mild morning stiffness or serious back pain, understanding what high-resilience foam does — and why it works — can change the way you shop for your next mattress.
I get it — mattress shopping looks simple from the outside.
You walk into a store, you lie down for five minutes, you think, “Yeah, this is fine,” and you swipe your card. Boom, done. I used to do it too.
But here’s the truth I’ve learned after five years of blogging and reviewing beds across the U.S.: skipping a 100-Night Trial can cost you way more than just regret. It can hit your wallet, your health, and even your peace of mind.
This isn’t an exaggeration. I’ve talked to readers who spent $1,500 or more on a mattress they ended up hating — and because they didn’t buy with a trial period, they were stuck. One guy actually stored his “bad” mattress in his garage for three years because he couldn’t get rid of it without losing everything he paid.
