Best Pillow for Back Sleepers UK: Support That Works
If you sleep on your back, your pillow needs to do something a bit different than for side sleepers. It should support the natural curve of your neck without lifting your head too high.
Here’s what to look for and a few good picks.
How we chose these
We haven’t slept on every pillow. These picks are based on specifications, UK retailer information and owner reviews.
What to look for in a back-sleeper pillow
- Medium loft: back sleepers usually need a medium height — enough to support your neck but not so high your head tilts forward.
- Medium firmness: support without being hard.
- Material: memory foam (or a hybrid) holds its shape and supports the neck well; down is softer but can go flat.
- Contoured shape: some pillows are shaped with a dip for your head and support for your neck — great for back sleepers.
Our picks
Panda London Hybrid Bamboo Pillow
A medium-firm memory-foam pillow with a soft bamboo cover. It supports the neck
well and works for both back and side sleepers — a versatile, reliable choice.
Tempur Cloud Pillow
A premium pressure-relieving memory-foam pillow that conforms to your head and
neck. Great if you want maximum support and comfort and don’t mind spending more.
Which one should you pick?
- Best all-round: Panda London Hybrid Bamboo.
- Best premium: Tempur Cloud.
A quick note
Everyone’s neck and mattress are different, so a pillow that’s perfect for one back sleeper might not be for another. Where you can, buy from a brand with a trial or returns period. And if you have real neck pain, see a professional — a pillow is about comfort, not treatment.
More sleep help? See our guide for side sleepers and the neck-pain guide.