u/Notyeravgblonde

I sleep mostly on my back but sometimes I desperately need to sleep on my side. Unfortunately I need a firm mattress to be on my back and then when I roll over I need a soft mattress so my shoulders aren't pushed together.

My question is - would a sleep number bed be the only solution to this problem? I've tried mattress toppers and when it's too soft it hurts my back sleeping so I feel like a bed where I can roll over and change the firmness might be my only option.

Let me know what you think, I'm desperate for less pain in my neck and upper back and shoulders. I also have trouble breathing at times because of my nose structure and I sleep with the head of the bed elevated.