Best mattresses for back pain – foam and springs

These mattresses have been designed to help alleviate your aches and pains

If you have a bad back, then even just getting to bed can be a struggle – but once you have laid down it’s important that your mattress is giving you the support you need to be as comfortable as possible. If you’re sleeping on a mattress which isn’t suitable then not only with you likely be tossing and turning for hours, unable to sleep, but the pain in your back will get even worse over time – which will then also make it hard to get up in the morning.

If you suffer from back pain, you want a mattress that provides the ideal balance between comfort and support. In short, you want it soft enough to feel all snug, but solid enough so that you know you are secure.

All mattresses are given a firmness rating, from the super soft to the extra firm, and as a guide it’s recommended that people who suffer from back pain choose a mattress with a rating of somewhere between medium and firm.

That’s because a mattress which is too soft may not provide the support required for your spine to keep the pain at bay, but one that is too firm may also put too much pressure on your back and make the pain even worse.

The best way to tell which mattress works for you, of course, is to try it out for yourself. Luckily most top brands offer trial periods after purchase – so that means you can buy safe with the knowledge that if it’s not right for you then you can send it back for a refund.

Whether or not a mattress is right for you isn’t a decision to be rushed.

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Simba Hybrid Pro

£801.81 Bit.ly/36aJvNi

The Hybrid Pro mattress has a firm feel about it, so it’s a popular choice for those who experience back pain and individuals who require more support. It’s still super comfortable, but it’s just less fluffy and more firm. If you don’t like the feeling of sinking in to bed and prefer to have a more solid and stable mattress then this is the one for you.

Emma Original Mattress

£384.45 Bit.ly/3rVoxKJ

The Emma mattress is a great option for people who want support, but still want a super soft, fluffy feel.

It’s doughy and soft, yet feels supportive on your frame thanks to the HRX foam, which is intended to keep spines aligned. Ten year guarantee and mattress available in all sizes.

Silentnight 800

£294.95 Bit.ly/3uXzrBJ

This Silentnight 800 Mirapocket Mattress is rated as a medium-firm mattress. This means it’s on the firmer side so that you get the extra support your body needs when you’re suffering from back pain. The core of this mattress is made up of 800 individual Mirapocket springs that respond to your body for complete support during the night.

Nectar Memory Foam

£464.38 Bit.ly/3GVSbnq

The Nectar’s Memory Foam mattress has a three layer foam construction, (two of viscoelastic foam and a base layer of support foam), and is designed to relieve pressure points and promote better spine alignment. It also provides that wonderful melting sensation you get with a good quality memory foam mattress so you can feel more comfortable.

Harrison Spinks Cotterdale

£2,079.95 Bit.ly/3rU0Cv9

This mattress might have a high price tag, but it’s worth it. Harrison Spinks is known as being a luxury bed manufacturer, and you’ll certainly get a luxurious experience if you buy this mattress. It’s an incredibly decadent, natural mattress made of cashmere, silk and mohair combine with a

gorgeously plush pillow top that will soothe you to sleep.