Best Mattress for Sciatica – Top 10 Picks for the UK Sleepers

What makes the Nectar Memory Foam mattress so great is that you get all the benefits of high-quality memory foam. The pressure-relief, the comfort, and the motion isolation! However, thanks to the smart design, you don't get all the downfalls of memory foam.

For one, the quilted cover is both nice to your skin and provides some much-needed breathability. Both of these facts should be music to your ears if you have sciatica. And the zoned support base offers a touch of firmness around your joints and hip.

Plus, this is a mattress that's going to stick around! Not only is it made from high-quality materials but Nectar also offers a lifetime warranty! This is why we have crowned the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress as the very best for sleepers with sciatica.

Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress.

The Emma Original Mattress is relatively simple in design but an absolute winner in terms of results. In fact, it has won multiple awards over the years, including our own award for the best memory foam mattress!

And that's because it offers top-tier value. It contains three foam layers: one for temperature regulation, one for support, and one for zoned comfort. This three piece combination results in an incredibly comfortable sleeping surface as well as all the pressure relief and motion isolation you could ever need.

The mattress also features an easy-to-remove, washable cover as well as some nice extra perks, like a 200-night trial. So, beyond just being an incredibly well-made memory foam mattress, the Emma Original Mattress is also a bargain all around!

To learn more, read our full review of the Emma Original Mattress.

The OTTY Original Hybrid Mattress is our favourite mattress for hip pain as it perfectly balances support and comfort. The top layer of the mattress features high-quality memory foam that will allow your hip to sink, thus keeping your spine alignment healthy.

Plus, the memory foam has been treated to make it cooling. So, even hot sleepers can rest easy.

And underneath the memory foam layer, we can find both support foam and a dedicated pocket spring layer. It's also worth noting that these pocket springs are on the larger side. So, they can provide a lot better tailored support than many other spring mattresses.

And with this balance of firmer support and softer, pressure-relieving memory foam, people with sciatica that also suffer from hip pain have quite a lot to gain!

To learn more, read our full review of the OTTY Original Hybrid Mattress.

The Tempur Original mattress and all other Tempur mattresses have been certified by The Space Foundation – hence why it is out of this world – to give you developed technology for a good night's sleep.

This mattress takes into consideration your body temperature, weight and shape. Evenly distributing your weight no matter what position you are in. The mattress will mould to the way you lay without disturbing the other side of the mattress.

This is what makes it so good for couples – especially if one or both parties have sciatica.

It's also a medium firmness mattress, meaning that it will suit most people. And with the cover being completely removable and machine washable, keeping your sleeping surface clean is also made rather simple.

So, if you want to sleep like an astronaut, this is the mattress for you!

Made up of five layers to give you the best night's sleep. From a breathable surface for hot sleepers to a spring comfort layer for support, this mattress combines the best of both worlds.

The base of the Simba Hybrid is high-density and has five different zones to create supportiveness across the whole mattress. And this is something you're going to love if you have sciatica!

The layers of the product all work together to treat you to a comfy sleep, whilst giving you edge-to-edge support. The springs in the mattress may not be full-sized but there are 2500 springs nestled inside. This is the layer that does the work to help with sciatica. It personalises the support depending on your position, by compressing and extending to follow your movement.

Check our full review of Simba Hybrid mattress.

Possibly the firmest mattress on the list, the Silentnight Eco Comfort offers unparalleled support. And this is especially true if you sleep on your stomach and/or are a larger individual. This is because a firmer mattress will be a lot more effective at keeping your spine straight and joints healthy!

But don't think that you're giving up on comfort, as the eco comfort filling still offers a blissful sleeping experience. Plus, as the name would suggest, it's eco-friendly!

If the structure of this mattress sounds good to you, but it seems too firm, there is always the option of adding a softer mattress topper. The two-month trial period is more than enough time to try the mattress out and see whether it works for you.

If you would like to know more, we suggest you read our full review of the Silentnight Eco Comfort Miracoil Luxury Mattress.

The Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress is like the Simba Hybrid that we've already featured but with a few extra features. For one, it's our all-time favourite mattress when it comes to edge support as the extra spring layer makes the entire sleep surface stable and firm!

And if you share the bed or just like to sleep near the edge of the mattress, this is a huge plus!

But probably an even bigger bonus of the Pro series is that it does away with the original's main downfall- overheating. By using treated Simbatex foam and a natural wool layer, the Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress can keep you cool all night long.

And let's not forget that the extra spring layer, aside from offering edge support, will also do wonders for your hips and joints!

To learn more, read our full review of the Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress.

If sleeping on your side tends to trigger your sciatica, the mattress might be too firm for your build. In this case, the Hypnia Supreme Memory Mattress should be your go-to option!

It's an all-foam mattress with a surprising level of bounce. This means that it can quickly adapt to your movements without causing any motion transfer. So, if you sleep with a fidgety partner, this is a big plus.

The mattress also features high-end memory foam for added pressure relief. Plus, there is graphite infused into the foam for top-notch cooling!

Lastly, if you're worried about getting your money's worth, this is a very solid option. After all, with a 15-year warranty, it's bound to outlast most other models. Well, except the Nectar memory foam mattress.

To learn more, read our full review of the Hypnia Supreme Memory Mattress.

This isn't just another hybrid mattress, it is a bamboo-infused memory foam mattress with 7-zone pocket springs support. The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro also has an easy zip-off bamboo cover that can be removed for washing.

So, keeping your mattress clean and fresh is quite easy. Plus, the cover is super soft to the touch. So, it's not like you're giving up on comfort just so that you can have an eco-friendly product – it's just a nice bonus!

This product has a medium firmness, largely due to it being a hybrid mattress. That being said, it still has a bounce to it and some may find themselves sinking into the memory foam mattress too much. Take advantage of the long trial period to find out if it is too soft for you to sleep on.

Check our full review of the Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress for a more in-depth review.

The HiGRID Premium Hybrid Mattress stands out quite a bit due to its unique support system.

Instead of just having memory foam or springs, it utilises a grid-based system that buckles under centralised pressure but remains firm under widespread pressure.

What does this mean in practice? It means that your hips, shoulders and joints get pressure relief while your back and limbs get support! In other words, the best of both worlds.

The grid system also helps crack down on motion transfer and boosts breathability. So, it's quite useful all around. Although said grid also weighs down the mattress, making it quite difficult to move around.

If you want to learn more, read our full review of the HiGRID Premium Hybrid Mattress.