A mattress that's best for adjustable beds will bend and flex to follow the contour of the base, while still maintaining its support and structural integrity. The four types most commonly paired with adjustable beds are memory foam, latex foam, innerspring, and airbeds.

Patients with back pain should be especially choosy about the type of bed and mattress they sleep on. An adjustable bed has the potential to help anyone who feels better in an inclined position, such as when sitting in a recliner, rather than when lying on a flat mattress.

The right mattress will be able to bend and flex, while still maintaining support and structural integrity. Adjustable beds can generally be used with four kinds of mattresses: memory foam, latex foam, traditional innerspring, or air beds.