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What is the best mattress for back pain?

Lars van der Wijst Lars van der Wijst | 26 Aug 2025
What is the best mattress for back pain?

Good morning! Or is it a rough one because you keep waking up with back pain? 😩 There is a good chance you are sleeping in the wrong position. A quality mattress could be the answer. But what is the best mattress for back pain? Should you choose a firm or a soft one? We will help you pick a mattress that eases back pain.

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Causes of your back pain

Have you been waking up with back pain for a few weeks? It helps to ask yourself what is really causing it. Often it is a mix of factors:

  • Poor sleep posture | Whether you sleep on your back side or stomach your body should stay in a straight line. Make sure your spine remains in a neutral position.
  • Worn out mattress | Do you feel a dip or notice a lack of support? That usually means the mattress is worn. You no longer sleep in a natural position which often leads to back pain.
  • Pillow too thick or too thin | It is not only the mattress that can cause trouble. A pillow that is too high or too low can misalign your neck and spine and that can trigger back pain.
  • Stress or tension | Your posture mattress or pillow might not be the only reasons. Stress and tension during the day and night can also play a part. Meditation or other relaxation exercises may help you sleep more calmly. Give it a try
  • Medical issues | Back pain can also come from medical conditions such as inflammation a hernia or osteoarthritis. Speak to a doctor for specialist help.

What kind of back pain do you have from your mattress?

Is the pain in your lower middle or upper back? The type of pain says a lot about the possible cause and of course about how to address it. Below is an overview of types of back pain and potential causes. For specialist advice we always recommend speaking to your GP.

Lower back pain
You feel pain or stiffness in the lower part of your back. It may radiate to your hips buttocks or legs. Possible causes include overexertion lifting something too heavy muscle strain a hernia osteoarthritis or poor posture while sleeping.
Mid back pain
You feel pain between your shoulder blades or around the ribcage. This can point to a muscle strain overexertion poor posture or sleeping in a tense position.
Upper back pain
You have tension or pain in your neck shoulders or upper back. The most common cause is an incorrect posture such as an awkward sleep position or a sitting posture at work that is not ergonomic.

Which mattress firmness works for back pain?

Looking for a mattress to ease back pain and doubting between soft or firm? That is common. Many people assume a soft mattress cannot support you properly. Not true a soft mattress can offer excellent support especially if you are a side sleeper or have a lighter body build. A firmer mattress often suits back and stomach sleepers and people with a heavier build. So which firmness should you pick for back pain? Here is a quick guide

Soft mattress

A soft mattress is suitable for side sleepers and those with a lighter body build. It allows the hips and shoulders to sink a little deeper which keeps the spine aligned. A softer mattress is wonderfully comfortable like sleeping on a cloud. It adapts to your body and reduces pressure points which helps to relieve back pain.

Firm mattress

A firm mattress is recommended for back and stomach sleepers and for people with a heavier body weight. Extra firmness prevents sagging and helps you avoid sleeping in a dip. It promotes a natural sleep posture with your spine nicely aligned. A possible drawback is added pressure on shoulders or hips.

Medium firm mattress

A medium firm mattress is the best mattress for back pain giving the ideal balance of comfort and support. Your spine stays in a straight line and it still feels cloud soft. The Cloudpillo mattresses are designed with this in mind. They use premium materials such as a memory foam layer and a special Adaptive Support layer for extra support. Whichever you choose it will adapt to your body and relieve pressure points. That is why Cloudpillo is the best mattress for back pain.

Cloudpillo - the best mattress for back pain

Great sleep starts with Cloudpillo especially if you often struggle with back pain. These mattresses contour to your body. They are ergonomically designed supportive breathable hygienic and easy to wash. What more could you want? All our mattresses suit people with back pain but if you want to invest in the most advanced option right now we recommend the Cloudpillo Mattress Plus your new best friend against back pain.

The best mattresses for back pain

Cloudpillo Mattress Plus

✓ The best mattress for back pain

✓ Supports your body across seven zones and is your best ally against back pain

✓ Every layer works together to give you the dreamiest nights

✓ The mattress is twenty five centimetres deep


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Cloudpillo Mattress Original

✓ Delivers unmatched support all night long

✓ Breathable and cooling so it truly feels cloud soft

✓ Easy to wash so your bed always feels fresh

✓ The mattress is twenty two centimetres deep


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Cloudpillo Mattress Core

✓ A mattress that shapes itself to your body

✓ Supportive so you wake up rested

✓ Hygienic and easy to wash for that clean bed feeling

✓ The mattress is eighteen centimetres deep


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Try Cloudpillo pillows for back pain as well

A poor pillow can also be the cause of back pain. If you sleep on a pillow that is too low or too high or too soft or too firm your spine falls out of alignment. And yes we have a solution for that too. Try our dedicated pillows for back pain for 100 days and feel the difference. 

Advice from our dream team

Want to know which mattress will help your back pain? Our dream team is happy to give personal advice. Feel free to contact us we are here for you. 🙌 You can also test which mattress suits you best at home. Order your favourite Cloudpillo mattress and try it for one hundred days. Not completely satisfied? No worries we will collect your mattress free of charge and refund you in full.