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The Origins Range

Our Origins mattresses are hand made by our craftspeople in Yorkshire. They all contain premium pocket springs and the very best man-made fibres available. These mattresses retail between £500 -£1000 for a King Size Mattress.
Origins Pocket Reflex 1000
  • Pocket Spring Count: 1000
  • Upholstery Fillings: 1020
  • Comfort: Firm
  • Guarantee: 5 Years
(21 reviews)
FROM £670
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The Artisan Premium Range

Our Artisan Premium mattresses are hand made by our best craftspeople in Yorkshire, UK. They all contain handmade calico pocket springs and have 100% natural fibre fillings. These mattresses can easily go head to head with any luxury mattress brand for a fraction of the price, when comparing construction, quality, content and most importantly comfort. As a guide, these mattresses retail between £1500 -£2000 for a King Size Mattress.
Artisan Bespoke
  • Pocket Spring Count: 1600
  • Upholstery Fillings: 5100
  • Comfort: Firm
  • Guarantee: 10 Years
(21 reviews)
FROM £1610
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The Latex Range

Our Latex mattress range combines 100% Natural Latex and supportive foams. As a guide, these mattresses retail between £1500 -£2000 for a king size mattress (other sizes vary in price).
Resilience 2
  • Pocket Spring Count: V39 & V38 Foam
  • Upholstery Fillings: 5cm Natural Latex
  • Comfort: Firm
  • Guarantee: 5 Years
(1 reviews)
FROM £1020
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Luxury Mattresses for Back Sleepers From John Ryan by Design

Are you someone who always sleeps on their back? Then you’ll be on the hunt for the best mattress for back sleepers.

According to various studies and experts, sleeping on your back can be one of the best positions. This is because it allows your head, neck and spine to maintain a neutral position, which makes it ideal if you suffer any pain in those areas. It can also reduce heartburn, because your head is kept above your chest.

For those who care about their beauty sleep, sleeping on your back also reduces the probability of you getting wrinkles!

There are different types of back sleepers:

  • If you sleep in the ‘soldier’ position it means you have both arms fully extended with at least one leg slightly bent at the knee.
  • If you sleep in the ‘starfish’ position it means you have both arms bent and extended upwards next to your head, with at least one leg bent at the knee.
  • If you sleep in the ‘savasana’ position it means you have both arms and both legs fully extended.

What’s the best mattress for back sleepers?

The best mattresses for back sleepers should provide a strong core support system to keep the spine aligned. It’s really important that the lower back gets a lot of support whilst sleeping and because support is always dictated by weight, different-sized people will need a different level of support. This is something the John Ryan team can help you with. Why not look at our Artisan 1500 or Artisan Bespoke as a starter.

If you get a mattress that has no give whatsoever, it will put added stress on your back. However, an overly soft mattress will mean your body sinks in too far, creating pain in your lower back. Getting the balance right is important not only for your health, but to get a good night’s sleep too.

A supportive mattress is one that contours to the body, cushioning the body in the places where it is most needed. For back sleepers, it’s important to have a mattress that is highly responsive, or else the natural curve in the lower back can be exaggerated. But as we’ve just said, if there is too much hug or sink in the mattress, the pelvis gets pushed too deeply into the mattress, which can also cause misalignment.

Pocket sprung mattresses for back sleepers

Because pocket sprung mattresses contain individual springs that are cushioned in their own pockets, they provide support across the whole of the body. This makes them one of the best mattresses for back sleepers. However, as support is always dictated by weight you should always take that into consideration when choosing the spring tension of your mattress. Again, this is something we can discuss with you to ensure you get it right.

Everyone has different ideas of comfort, so the main thing is to find a back sleeper mattress that is supportive and comfortable. At the end of the day, you’re the one that will be sleeping on it for years to come!

John Ryan mattresses for back sleepers

If you’re looking for the right mattress for a back sleeper we can help. At John Ryan, we’ve dedicated our lives to knowing everything about mattresses. If you’re unsure about which type of mattress is suitable for you, we can talk you through all your options and recommend the right one for your needs.

Because we want you to get the best mattress for you, and because we’re confident in the quality of our products, we offer a 60 day ‘Love It or Return It’ guarantee. This works on the understanding that we’ll come and collect your mattress if you aren’t satisfied with it after a 60-day period. We’ll do this free of charge and provide a full refund as well. We understand that if you’re looking for something specific, such as the best mattress for back sleepers, it’s important that you get it right.

We have both luxury pocket sprung natural fibre mattresses, and luxury pocket sprung man made mattresses, depending on which you prefer.

To discuss any of our mattresses or to find out more about the best mattresses for back sleepers, please contact us on 0161 437 4419.

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