Best Mattress for Back Sleepers on a Budget: Balance Cushioning and Support

Back sleepers typically need enough contouring for the lumbar area without excessive midsection sink. Body weight strongly affects how a foam mattress behaves.

Layla Essential context

In Sleep Foundation testing, the Essential performed best for back sleepers under 130 pounds. Testers at higher weights were more likely to find it too soft, though some between 130 and 230 pounds reported adequate support.