Check out our full Nolah Evolution mattress review to see how it performed across each testing category. If you’re looking for a comparable budget option, I recommend checking out the Leesa Legend.

The DreamCloud Mattress is a luxury hybrid with adaptive comfort layers with a strong support system. A medium firm (6) feel ensures plenty of cushioning for your shoulders, lower back, and hips, but we also found the bed’s thick pocketed coils maintain an even surface and reduce sinkage around the midsection — a common source of aches and pains. Approachable pricing and a generous sleep trial sweeten the deal even further if you’re shopping on a budget.

The Douglas Mattress is my editor’s choice due to its budget-friendly price, plushy top, and pressure relief. Considering the challenge of finding a quality mattress that helps with back pain, the Douglas mattress is arguably the best-valued ...

The Advisor Says: For shoppers on a budget, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is one of the top hybrids we recommend. It’s simultaneously soft and bouncy, with three firmness options and decent cooling power.

Save 25% on the Zoma Start with our discount code. Claim Deal · Rounding out our list at number nine is the Zoma Start, a contender designed specifically for budget-conscious sleepers struggling with back pain.

And while a better mattress might not be the sole answer, it can help. After testing 200 mattresses, we named the Saatva Classic the best mattress for back pain overall because it feels both cushioned and supportive.