Is a Soft Mattress Bad for Your Back

Is a Soft Mattress Bad for Your Back? Many sleepers wonder if choosing a softer sleep surface will lead to discomfort or support healthy spinal alignment. The right mattress firmness can play a key role in how well you rest and how your body feels each morning. Whether you’re seeking pressure relief or trying to avoid back pain, understanding the relationship between mattress softness and back health is essential for making an informed decision. Explore the factors that influence whether a soft mattress is the best choice for 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 Innerspring Firm Mattress

Sleepy's Basic Innerspring Firm 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)

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

Starting at

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)

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

Starting at

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)

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

Posturepedic Plus Hybrid High Point 14" Firm Mattress

Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid High Point 14" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

Black Series Three 15" Firm Mattress

Beautyrest Black Series Three 15" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

$300 ⁶ adjustable base instant gift with purchase.

Perfect Sleeper Sleep Excellence Extra Firm Mattress

Serta Perfect Sleeper Sleep Excellence Extra Firm Mattress

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Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Toss and Turn
Pain

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

Pierrefonds 16" Firm Euro Top Mattress

Chattam & Wells Pierrefonds 16" Firm Euro Top Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Temperature
Allergies

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

BR800 Greenwood 10.5" Firm Mattress

Beautyrest BR800 Greenwood 10.5" Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn
Temperature

BR800 Greenwood 11.25" Firm Mattress

Beautyrest BR800 Greenwood 11.25" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn
Temperature

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

PressureSmart 2.0 Lux Firm Pillow Top 16.25" Mattress

Beautyrest PressureSmart 2.0 Lux Firm Pillow Top 16.25" Mattress

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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)

By Sealy Spring Firm Mattress

Sleepy's By Sealy Spring Firm Mattress

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Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn

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

Estate 13.5" Extra Firm Mattress

Stearns & Foster Estate 13.5" Extra Firm Mattress

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Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Pain
Temperature

Receive $300 Instant Gift⁴ with purchase.

Lux Estate 14.5" Extra Firm Mattress

Stearns & Foster Lux Estate 14.5" Extra Firm Mattress

Starting at

Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Pain
Temperature

Receive $300 Instant Gift⁴ with purchase.

Black Series One 13.5" Extra Firm Mattress

Beautyrest Black Series One 13.5" Extra Firm Mattress

Starting at

Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

$300 ⁶ adjustable base instant gift with purchase.

Posturepedic Elite Albany II 14" Firm Mattress

Sealy Posturepedic Elite Albany II 14" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back Sleepers
Pain
Temperature
Allergies

Receive $200 Instant Gift⁴ with purchase.

Posturepedic Elite Hybrid High Point II 14" Firm Mattress

Sealy Posturepedic Elite Hybrid High Point II 14" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back Sleepers
Pain
Temperature
Allergies

Receive $200 Instant Gift⁴ with purchase.

Midnight Dream II 12.5" Firm Mattress

Beauty Sleep® Midnight Dream II 12.5" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Bed Partner
Temperature

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

Midnight Dream 12.5" Firm Mattress

Beauty Sleep® Midnight Dream 12.5" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Bed Partner
Temperature

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

Midnight Dream 11.5" Firm Mattress

Beauty Sleep® Midnight Dream 11.5" Firm Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort, best for

Back;Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Bed Partner
Pain

MF Firm 15" Euro Top Mattress

Pressuresmart MF Firm 15" Euro Top 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)

Black Hybrid Series Four 16" Firm Apex Top Mattress

Beautyrest Black Hybrid Series Four 16" Firm Apex Top Mattress

Starting at

Firm Comfort,

Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

$300 ⁶ adjustable base instant gift with purchase.

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