Mattresses for Back Sleepers

Shop the best mattresses for back sleepers

Sleeping on your back is fantastic for your posture, but only if you have the right mattress. As a back sleeper, your body weight puts pressure on your tailbone and lower back, so if your mattress is too soft, your hips will sink, causing your spine to curve and leading to lower back pain.

Our collection of back sleeper mattresses focuses on robust support. From orthopaedic mattresses that actively align your spine to luxury hybrid mattresses that balance firmness with pressure relief, you'll find top-rated beds from leading brands like Sealy, Sleepeezee, and TEMPUR®.

What mattress firmness is best for back sleepers?

We highly recommend a medium or medium-firm to firm mattress for back sleepers, although this can depend on your weight. A firmer surface absorbs the pressure from your heavier bones, allowing your muscles to fully relax without your body dipping out of shape. If you're of a heavier build, a firmer mattress can absorb more pressure, so check out our mattresses for heavy people.

If you suffer from chronic lower back pain, you may even want to consider an extra-firm or orthopaedic mattress for maximum postural control. Read our guides to the best mattresses for back pain and our Mattress Firmness Guide for more help.

Best mattress types for back sleepers

At MattressNextDay, we stock a huge range of mattress types that are perfect if you sleep on your back. Here are the types you should look for:

• Orthopaedic Mattresses: Designed specifically for spinal health, these are the ultimate choice for back sleepers who need to ease lower back pain and keep their posture perfectly controlled.

• Pocket Sprung Mattresses: Individually wrapped springs react to your body weight, providing targeted, zoned support to your heaviest pressure points.

• Memory Foam & Hybrids: It's a myth that memory foam is bad for your back! A medium-firm or firm memory foam mattress will expertly contour to your spine's natural curve. If you want the bounce of springs with the contouring of foam, a hybrid mattress is your perfect match.

Back sleeper mattresses with free next day delivery

When you buy a mattress for back sleepers with MattressNextDay, you can enjoy free UK next-day delivery. Just check our delivery page to ensure your postcode qualifies. Order today, and wake up with better spinal alignment tomorrow.

Plus, we know that finding the perfect firmness takes time. That’s why we offer a 100-Night Sleep Trial on all our mattresses. If your new mattress doesn’t feel quite right for your sleeping position, simply swap it for another. We even offer an old mattress removal service so you can upgrade your sleep setup without lifting a finger!