Is a Firm Mattress Better for Your Back

Is a Firm Mattress Better for Your Back? Many sleepers wonder if choosing a firmer sleep surface can help support spinal alignment and reduce discomfort. The right mattress firmness can play an important role in the quality of your rest and overall well-being. Whether you’re searching for relief from back pain or simply want to improve your sleep posture, understanding how mattress firmness affects your body is key to making an informed decision. Explore how different levels of firmness may impact back health and discover which options might best suit your unique sleep needs.

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PressureSmart 2.0 Firm 11" Mattress

Beautyrest PressureSmart 2.0 Firm 11" Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Temperature
Bed Partner

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Basic Memory Foam Firm Mattress

Sleepy's Basic Memory Foam Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Support
Temperature

Basic Innerspring Firm Mattress

Sleepy's Basic Innerspring Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain

Rest Firm 2.0 Innerspring Mattress

Sleepy's Rest Firm 2.0 Innerspring Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain

iSeries 2.0 Hybrid 2000 12.5" Firm Mattress

Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid 2000 12.5" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Bed Partner
Pain

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Basic Foam Mattress

Sleepy's Basic Foam Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner

Greenwood 10.5" Firm Mattress

Beautyrest Greenwood 10.5" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Toss and Turn

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Silver BRS900 11.75" Extra Firm Mattress

Beautyrest Silver BRS900 11.75" Extra Firm Mattress

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Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

BR800 11.25" Firm Mattress

Beautyrest BR800 11.25" Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Bed Partner

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Estate 14.5" Firm Mattress

Stearns & Foster Estate 14.5" Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Pain
Temperature

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Essentials Sudley 8.5" Firm Mattress

Sealy Essentials Sudley 8.5" Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain

Silver BRS900-C 13.75" Extra Firm Mattress

Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C 13.75" Extra Firm Mattress

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Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Silver BRS900 11.75" Medium Firm Mattress

Beautyrest Silver BRS900 11.75" Medium Firm Mattress

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Medium Comfort, best for

Back;Side;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

MF 12.5" Firm Mattress

Pressuresmart MF 12.5" Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

By Sealy Slumber Cushion Firm Mattress

Sleepy's By Sealy Slumber Cushion Firm Mattress

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Medium Comfort, best for

Back;Side;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn
Pain

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Lavender 6" Firm Memory Foam Mattress

Tulo Lavender 6" Firm Memory Foam Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Temperature

Perfect Sleeper Nurture Night 12" Firm Mattress

Serta Perfect Sleeper Nurture Night 12" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to $499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Bamboo 6" Firm Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress

Tulo Bamboo 6" Firm Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Premier 13" Medium Memory Foam Mattress

Nectar Premier 13" Medium Memory Foam Mattress

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Medium Comfort, best for

Back;Side;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

Classic 12" Firm Memory Foam Mattress

Nectar Classic 12" Firm Memory Foam Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

Perfect Sleeper Elkins III 10" Firm Mattress

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elkins III 10" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Temperature
Toss and Turn

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Perfect Sleeper Oasis Sleep 12" Extra Firm Mattress

Serta Perfect Sleeper Oasis Sleep 12" Extra Firm Mattress

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Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

11" Medium Firm Cooling Hybrid Mattress

Tulo 11" Medium Firm Cooling Hybrid Mattress

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Medium Comfort, best for

Back;Side;Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Pain
Bed Partner

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

13" Medium Firm Cooling Hybrid Mattress

Tulo 13" Medium Firm Cooling Hybrid Mattress

Starting at

Medium Comfort, best for

Back;Side;Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Pain
Bed Partner

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

Essentials Spruce 5.5" Firm Mattress

Sealy Essentials Spruce 5.5" Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain

8" Firm Cooling Hybrid Mattress

Tulo 8" Firm Cooling Hybrid Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ up to 499 value with code ELEVATE (must add base to cart)

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