6 best mattresses for back pain that reviewers say are worth every penny

If you are very picky about your mattress and want EVERYTHING -  temperature regulation, back support, edge-to-edge support and motion isolation – you’ll want to take a look at the award-winning REM-Fit Hybrid mattress. There’s free next-day delivery, a 100-night sleep trial and a 15-year guarantee – and it’s in the REM-Fit sale.

Top review: “Worth every penny! It's taken me a while to leave this review as I wanted to see if the mattress would perform over time. I purchased a REM-fit 400 mattress a little over 15 months ago and it's as good today as it was the day it arrived. It's incredibly supportive whilst still being soft and comfortable. I used to wake up with hip and lower back pain, this has all completely resolved since having this mattress. The only very minor issue is that it did have quite a strong chemical smell when first unwrapped, this did quickly disperse though. Probably the best money I've ever spent, you can't put a price on a good night's sleep after all!”

If you like your mattresses on the firmer side, this firm tension mattress is a favourite with John Lewis shoppers with back pain, and has earned a rating of  4.8 of 5 stars.

Top review: “Wonderful mattress. I have had back ache for years and within a month of having this mattress I stopped taking painkillers. Did take a bit of getting used to as quite hard. Would really recommend it to anyone with back problems. I finally get a good night's sleep!!”

The Inofia mattress has earned rave reviews on Amazon, and is a top-rated mattress for reviewers who suffer from back pain. With a 4.8 star rating for Value for money, 4.7 stars for durability and 4.5 stars for comfort - plus a reasonable price - it's no wonder it’s so popular.

Top review: “Worth every penny. Suffered with severe back pain since having cancer, this mattress is super comfortable and sleeping almost pain free is thankfully an option once again. Buy with confidence, I wish I’d bought it years ago.”

Popular UK brand Simba's top rated mattress for back pain is the Hybrid Pro. The mattress, which is made of up to 5,000 Aerocoil springs, and a wool top layer for temperature regulation, has earned 4.8 stars with over 16,000 reviews.

Top Review: “Not slept well for a few years because of an ongoing back injury, decided to take the leap and buy a king size Hybrid Pro after using a memory foam mattress, best decision and buy I've made in years. Been sleeping so much better and getting up in the morning without any pain, also got myself a Simba Hybrid foam pillow, not slept so well and comfortable for years, definitely worth every penny."

Otty recommends mattresses from the Pure line for back pain - and reviewers love the seven-layer Pure + Hybrid with up to 4,000 springs plus a host of features, including antifungal bamboo-infused memory foam and moisture-wicking charcoal.

Top review: "Really comfortable mattress. Delivered as stated and on time. After months of waking up through the night due to back and neck pain this was a welcome relief. No more waking up and sleep right through the night and still working after two months. Worth every penny."

All Emma mattresses have excellent support, but the brand recommends the Emma Premium, which “offers more natural spinal alignment for the user as it has better zoning, making it ideal for people who struggle with back pain”. The award-winning Emma Premium is a 6-layer Foam and Spring Hybrid Mattress with extra-tall springs and HRX foam for optimal spinal alignment.

Top review: "Highly recommend. Best mattress I’ve ever owned. I went for the king size premium. It’s medium/firm and has massively helped out with my back pain."