Choosing The Best Mattress For Back Sleepers

Not every mattress company lets you customize your mattress. Plush Beds Botanical Bliss mattress is a little different. While back sleepers generally like a firmer mattress, how much you weigh, and whether or not you partner also sleeps on their back are all factors to consider. 

This mattress is made of 100% organic latex, which is considered a premium mattress material that will last 25 years or long (compared to the industry average of around 10 years.)

We tested the medium firmness plush Dunlop latex mattress and found that it was great for relieving pressure in your shoulders and lower back. However, if you're a heavier sleeper (275lb+) this mattress may be too soft, especially for a back sleeper. Luckily, you can completely customize your mattress based on your specific needs, and if you don't love it, you have 100 days to return it!

Best known as the best mattress for side sleepers and back sleepers, Puffy Lux is a top-rated mattress brand thanks to its firmness level, accommodating feel, and price. This hybrid model is designed with both pocketed coils and super soft foam layers, which brings forth a balanced vibe between bouncy mobility and deep, cuddly comfort. With sturdy edge support and luxurious, slow-sinking foam, the Puffy Lux is one of the most supportive-feeling mattresses for back sleepers.

Puffy Lux mattress is a six-layer foam mattress that will give you the medium-firm mattress feel necessary for a great night's sleep. It comes with 1.5" of pressure-relieving cloud foam for reduced strain and maximum recovery. What's more, its 7" of high-density foam has a counter-adapt coil base that helps stabilize your bed with advanced edge support.

We found Puffy Lux to be relatively easy and comfortable to switch between positions due to its quick responsiveness. Unlike most memory foam mattresses, there's little to no resistance at all. Although the bed is soft-to-the-touch, it keeps your spine aligned and eliminates pressure points. You won't sink deep into the top layers to the point where your lower back falls out of proper alignment.

The Puffy Lux mattress also performs well in offering excellent motion isolation. If you're a back sleeper suffering through sleepless nights, it's time to give the Puffy Lux Mattress a try for 101 nights.

The Natural Form Euro is a hybrid mattress with patented and unique layers cradling your back and relieving pressure points. The transitional layer has thick memory foam, offering an even tighter, medium-firm feeling that most foam mattresses lack. Generally, these mattresses will give back sleepers just the perfect amount of sink to allow their backs to fall into a neutral position. However, if you often find yourself switching from back to side sleeping, you might want to consider purchasing a softer hybrid. 

If sudden shooting back pain or a dull constant ache keeps you from enjoying a good night’s sleep, the Natural Form Euro mattress is all you need. It features pressure-relieving and body-conforming features that aid in maintaining proper spinal alignment. The bed achieves this by conforming to your spine’s natural curvature, thus boosting lumbar support. Due to its soft, breathable fabric, Natural Form Euro will keep you cool throughout the night as it wicks away moisture.

The patented dual-sided system and dozens of helix air pods work together to give you complete control of the pressure relief and the firmness of your mattress. The pods also work best at responding to movement during the night. They quickly adjust to your body’s shape as you shift positions, ensuring you sleep comfortably and wake up with no pains. Couples will love the Natural Form Euro mattress as it allows them to customize the side of their bed to their preference. If you want a softer mattress, you simply turn the dial to the left and further out to the right for a firmer sleeping surface.

This ultra-soft mattress provides next level support for your neck and spine. It's ideal for back sleepers, side sleepers, and combination sleepers. Since it's an all foam bed, it has excellent motion isolation which means that you won't be woken up if your partner moves around a lot or gets out of bed. 

Nolah also guarantees their mattresses with a lifetime warranty and a generous 100 night trial period. If you're not happy with it, they offer free returns and full refunds. If you're looking for a mattress that's reasonably priced, but will last a long time, this mattress is a great pick. It's one of the best options for the best memory foam mattress, and one of the best  mattresses overall for back sleepers.

This supportive mattress is also great if you sleep hot. Not only is it a supportive mattress, but it's also a cooling mattress as well.

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Purple is a brand known for its impressive ads bolstering mattress stability and motion isolation. You can sleep soundly through the night even if your partner or pets roll around. Purple uses sleep science to create a mattress that isolates movement where it happens. This is great for all sleepers.

Back sleepers specifically will greatly benefit from the equalized pressure throughout the mattress that aids in proper spinal alignment. The top layer is soft and cozy, sinking right into the lower back for a support system, while the top layer is firm to keep you aligned.

Comfortably sleep without overheating thanks to the uniquely designed free-slow air channels that neutralize temperatures. Unlike a memory foam mattress, latex mattresses, or an innerspring mattress, this mattress feels like it airs itself out as you sleep.

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Have a sweet night with this 12-inch Sweetnight memory foam mattress. You will get undisturbed sleep with Sweetnight’s high-density foam core layer that is firm for enhanced support. Back sleepers can feel the relief in their joints and muscles as they lay on the gel-infused cushiony as a cloud upper layer.

Breathable foam is designed with airway chambers to allow ventilation as you sleep. This keeps you cool and prevents overheating. The product comes with a 10-year warranty and quality customer service.

Tuft & Needle is a company that likes to remain transparent and open. When you buy this mattress, not only do you get a 100-night sleep trial, but you also get a ten-year warranty. Their mattresses are certified by Greenguard Gold and Certi PUR and one of the best foam mattresses out there.

This memory foam mattress is an ideal blend of firm and soft, bouncy yet supportive. For back sleepers, you will enjoy the pressure relief from the softness while still feeling supported and comfortable. Foam gel is infused with cooling technology that pulls heat away from you as you sleep.

Memory foam mattresses are great for single sleepers, light sleepers, or those who like a lighter mattress.

Casper Mattress backs their product with a ten-year warranty and a 100-night trial. Being able to test a bed out for more than a few minutes at a store is so beneficial in ensuring that you get your money's worth out of a mattress.

The 11-inch hybrid mattress is made from premium foam that is about mid-firm for back sleepers. Three layers of foam work together to create a comfy, supported, and cool night’s sleep. This hybrid mattresses knit cover is included with your purchase and it helps protect the mattress and is built to last. The color is dark so you won’t have to worry about unsightly stains ruining it.

Hybrid mattresses may be too soft for heavy back sleepers, so only opt for this mattress if you and your partner are an average weight.

Sleep in luxury with Leesa’s 10-inch memory foam mattress. Each layer is made from quality materials that adapt to your body shape as you sleep. Three layers combine to give you a blissful sleep. The first layer is made for comfort and softness – adds just a bit of bounce to the bed. The second later relieves pressure all over your back and neck while contouring to the rest of your body. The final layer is firm for support.

Lessa also donates one mattress for every ten that they sell. Feel good buying from Lessa for what you can do for others with your purchase and the comfort you will receive.

If you're looking for a comfy memory foam mattress for back sleepers on a budget that provides great pressure relief, this Zinus bed might be the one for you. The 12-inch height of this mattress adds to its overall comfort and stability, so this height is preferred. Each layer is perfectly crafted to contour to your lower back and legs to keep you aligned while relieving pressure.

The plush upper layer of the mattress provides that soft, cushy feeling while the bottom later provides the high-density support. The cloud feeling makes you feel like you are laying in a supportive cloud.