Pressure Points
See where greater pressure is concentrated around areas such as the shoulders and hips.
Pressure Mapping Mattress Fitting
Stop Guessing.
See What Your Body Needs.
A mattress can feel comfortable for a few minutes and still be wrong for your body. Beds for Backs pressure mapping uses sensor technology to show how pressure is distributed while you lie in your usual sleeping position, helping you compare mattresses using visual data rather than relying on soft, medium or firm labels alone.
30-minute in-store pressure mapping appointments
Available at
- Campbellfield
- Hawthorn
- Preston
Prefer to stay home? At-home pressure mapping is $199, credited toward your purchase. Learn more →
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Pressure concentrates around the shoulders and hips.
Lower pressure
Higher pressure
- FREE In-store pressure mapping
- 30 Minute appointment
- 3 Pressure mapping locations
- 30+ Years of experience
The problem
A Mattress Shouldn’t Be Chosen on Feel Alone
Two people can lie on the same mattress and experience it very differently. Body shape, weight distribution and sleeping position all affect where pressure builds and how well the mattress supports you.
That is why labels such as “soft”, “medium” and “firm” only tell part of the story. A mattress that feels comfortable during a quick showroom test may still place too much pressure around the shoulders or hips, or provide the wrong level of support for your body over a full night’s sleep.
Bought a mattress that felt right in-store but left you waking sore or uncomfortable?
Pressure mapping can help you compare what is happening beneath your body before you make the same guess again.
Pressure Mapping – Science Over Salesmanship
Let your body do the talking.
A mattress may feel comfortable for a few minutes, but that doesn't mean it's right for your body.
At Beds for Backs, we believe in science over salesmanship. Our advanced pressure mapping technology takes the guesswork out of mattress selection by showing how your body is supported in your natural sleeping position.
It's not about your weight; it's about your body shape, sleeping position and how the mattress responds to you.
Rather than expecting your body to adapt to a mattress, we believe your mattress should adapt to your body.
Using real-time visual pressure mapping, we can identify areas of concentrated pressure and compare how different mattresses accommodate your unique body positioning.
Forget the sales pitch. Forget the soft, medium or firm labels. Let your body and the science guide you to a better night's sleep.
Compare the maps
Pressure concentrates around the shoulders and hips.
Lower pressure
Higher pressure
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Pressure Distribution
Compare how evenly your body weight is being supported across different mattress surfaces.
A More Personalised Fit
Compare mattress options in the position you actually sleep in, taking your individual body profile and comfort needs into account.
Your body provides the information. Pressure mapping helps make it visible.
How it works
Your Pressure Mapping Fitting in 3 Simple Steps
The fitting is designed to help you compare mattress options using information from your own body, rather than relying on a quick lie-down or a generic firmness label.
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Lie Down as You Normally Sleep
Lie on the sensor mat in your usual sleeping position so the system can measure how pressure is distributed across the mattress surface.
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See Your Pressure Map
Your pressure distribution is displayed as a colour map, making areas of higher and lower pressure easier to identify and compare.
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Compare Mattress Options
Your Beds for Backs specialist can compare how your body responds to different mattresses and comfort configurations, helping you narrow down the options that better suit your body profile, sleep position and comfort needs.
Measure first. Compare the difference. Choose with more confidence.
Book Your Pressure Mapping ConsultationPersonalised benefits
Find the Right Balance of Comfort and Support
There is no single mattress firmness that suits everybody. Your body shape, weight distribution, sleeping position and comfort preferences can all affect how a mattress feels and performs.
Pressure mapping helps Beds for Backs compare those differences more objectively, so the aim is not simply to find a softer or firmer mattress. It is to find a combination of pressure relief and support that is better suited to the person sleeping on it.
Different Sleepers Need Different Support
Side and back sleepers place pressure on different areas of the body. Pressure mapping helps compare those differences.
Couples Don’t Have to Need the Same Thing
Different bodies can need different support. Selected Ergolife mattresses can be configured differently on each side for a more personalised fit.
More Than 30 Years of Ergonomic Mattress Experience
Beds for Backs combines pressure-mapping technology with more than three decades of experience in ergonomic mattresses, personalised fitting and adjustable sleep solutions.
Book your consultation
Stop Guessing.
Start Measuring.
See how your body responds to different mattress options before you make your choice. Book a pressure mapping consultation with Beds for Backs and take a more informed approach to finding the right mattress for you.
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Campbellfield
Direct Factory Outlet
1640 Hume Highway, Campbellfield Vic 3061
(03) 9359 6559 -
Hawthorn
408 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122
(03) 9878 4400 -
Preston
33 Murray Rd, Preston Vic 3072
(03) 9471 2444
Also visit us in store
Browse our full mattress range at these stores. Pressure mapping is not available here.
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Yarraville
3/355 Somerville Rd, Yarraville Vic 3013
(03) 9314 2550 -
Dandenong
2/99 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Dandenong Vic 3175
(03) 9793 6839
Prefer Pressure Mapping at Home?
Beds for Backs at Home offers pressure mapping across Greater Melbourne for $199, with the fee credited towards the final cost of your purchase.
Explore Beds for Backs at Home →FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does a Pressure Mapping Appointment Cost? +
In-store pressure mapping appointments are free. If you prefer an in-home consultation, Beds for Backs at Home offers pressure mapping across Greater Melbourne for $199, with the fee credited towards the final cost of your purchase.
How Long Does a Pressure Mapping Appointment Take? +
Allow approximately 30 minutes for your in-store pressure mapping appointment. This gives you time to complete the fitting, view your pressure map and compare suitable mattress options.
What is pressure mapping? +
Pressure mapping uses a sensor mat to measure how pressure is distributed across a mattress while you lie in your usual sleeping position. The results are displayed visually, helping you and your Beds for Backs specialist compare how different mattresses and comfort configurations respond to your body.
Can couples be pressure mapped separately? +
Yes. Pressure mapping can show how differently each partner responds to the same mattress. This is particularly useful when you have different body shapes, sleeping positions or comfort preferences. Selected Ergolife mattresses can also be configured differently on each side to suit individual needs.
Who can benefit from pressure mapping? +
Pressure mapping can help anyone looking for a more personalised way to choose a mattress. It may be particularly useful if you experience ongoing discomfort, sleep on your side or in multiple positions, share a bed with someone who has different support needs, or have already tried mattresses that did not feel right over time.
Does pressure mapping tell me exactly which mattress to buy? +
Pressure mapping is one part of the mattress-fitting process. The data is considered alongside factors such as your sleeping position, body profile, comfort preferences and how the mattress feels to you. Your Beds for Backs specialist can then use that information to help you compare suitable options.
Is pressure mapping a medical assessment? +
No. Pressure mapping is a mattress-selection and comparison tool. It does not diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions. If you have specific medical or clinical concerns, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.