The Mattress Expert

Hip pain on a latex mattress

Anne of La Habra, writes:
Hi just purchased a new Latex mattress which was suggested due to hip and back problems. I have had the mattress for a week and my hips hurt much more than they did with my old mattress. Do I need to give it more time or find something else?

Hi Anne. Old mattresses have your body print in them. New ones don't and it does take some time to "break one in", so to speak. However, in lieu of suffering until then, get a soft topper to use...anywhere from a soft latex to a synthetic down. Avoid memory foam toppers, as they compress to easily and are a total waste of money. The down comforter will require fluffing. The soft latex is a "set it and forget it" product and the longest lasting.

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Sealy Solana Beach Latex Super Pillow Top mattress

Peggy of Litchfield, ME, writes:
Hi Peter, I have been sleeping on a Sealy Solana Beach Latex Super Pillow Top bought in 2005...I am a side sleeper and have pain deep inside my hips...toss and turn constantly...I even put egg crate style padding ( 2 or 3 ) and am still having alot of pain...any ideas ??

Hi Peggy. Hip pain can come from too soft, as well as too firm. The Solana was a very soft mattress. The underside of the mattress is very firm. You might try flipping the mattress over, adding the egg crate padding you bought and trying it like that. That is a cost free experiment to see if too soft is the problem. You might also check with your doctor.

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A very firm mattress

Maria G of Denver, writes:
We are currently searching for a new, very firm mattress, and since you look like the online mattress guru, we would greatly appreciate any guidance you can provide. We currently sleep on a foam mattress that feels comfortable upon first laying down, but by morning, I'm wracked with terrible pain in my right hip. I've been sleeping on our very firm couch which has eliminated the morning hip stiffness and pain.  We've only looked at one store for a new mattress (a Denver manufacturer), but were not satisfied with their "firm" offerings. Any suggestions on not too expensive make/model of very firm mattresses? Thanks for your help! Maria

Hi Maria. There are two good choices for a very firm mattress. The first, a Sealy Posturepedic Signature 11, our Maymont, is the firmest in the line. The other is a Stearns and Foster level 2 Caravelle. See if you can find either of those. One of  those should fit your needs.

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Too much hip pain on my mattress

lyndsey of wollongong, NSW. Australia, writes:
I had a new mattress that was bonnell spring, mid-zoned and firm (hardly any foam cushioning), which I found hurt my hip and pelvic area. After researching avidly I settled on a pocket spring non-zoned (to allow for my hip area to sink) with soft latex of 50mm (to alleviate pressure point pain). I am dismayed to find that the pressure point pain is worse, although I do not get sore lower back due to any actual sag in the latex cushioning. I am thinking the problem is that the latex is too soft and is therefore bottoming out and my hip bone (I am a side sleeper) is pressing down on the springs. I have no pressure pain if I lie on my back, but I find this too unnatural as I am a side sleeper. The mattress cost me a lot of money and I don't know what to do. My question is do you think another 50mm of medium density latex (a topper) will resolve the pressure point pain without giving me a sagging feeling and hence giving me lower back pain? If not, what can I do?

Hi Lyndsey. How are things down under? It sounds like the density of that topper is too soft. A little firmer density, not hard, would hold your hip up a little better. I would give that a try first.

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Simmons Beautyrest Black™ "Gabriella" Firm Mattress

Dahlia of Sarasota, writes:
For the last 35 years I have been sleeping on a Simmons Maxipedic Caresse queen mattress and boxsprings with no complaint. The tag states for a FULL size it has 364 Adjusto-Rest coils with a 6 gauge border rod. Upholstery is a heavy Simcopad Insulator covered with a layer of top quality cotton with a layer of high density Simfoam. Amazingly it shows no sag and it still provides adequate support with a great night's sleep. I would like to duplicate the feel, not to mention the durablilty of this mattress. I am a 5'7"/145lb. 60yr. old woman and do suffer occasional hip pain on rising in the AM, but it is usually after a lengthy run/walk or vigorous workout. Three weeks ago I bought a Simmons Beautyrest World Class "Angelique" Firm Super Pillowtop Mattress Sets with Natural Latex Layer. The store has their own Simmons' names, so I have no idea what model this corresponds to in the regular Simmons line. I am NOT comfortable in this mattress. It is way too soft for me and I feel like I'm in a hammock, waking with aching hips more mornings than not. I think a pillowtop is not for me. I have a return policy of 30 days, so I am on a short deadline here to replace the mattress. The Simmons Beautyrest Black™ "Gabriella" Firm Mattress Sets with Memory Foam Layer are on closeout and after comparing the feel to the Angelique, this seems much more similar to what I am used to. Here are the Gabriella specs:

Advanced Pocketed Coil™ springs conform to your body, virtually eliminating motion between partners
5/8" visco memory foam helps reduce pressure points and improve circulation
Coil count: 850
Coil gauge: 15 (3 strands of 17-gauge wire wrapped together)
High-density foam encasement provides superior edge support and expanded sleeping surface
13" mattress height
Triton® box spring supports up to 2,000 pounds of pressure for long-lasting durability
Available box spring heights: 9" standard, 5.5" low-profile
Meets federal fire-retardant safety standards
10 year non-prorated warranty
What would you suggest? The prices are virtually the same and I would be taking a hit if I go elsewhere to replace the Angelique. I see that you don't feel that Simmons has a quality coil system. It's just that I have been so pleased with my 35 year old Simmons. Appreciate your input and your blog! Quite informative.

Hi Dahlia. You are right about the pillowtop being no good for you. They wind up being too soft, most of the time. Nothing is made the same now compared to 35 years ago. Things were made to last then. If the Gabriella feels more like what you are used to, then go with that one. Nothing will be exact, but you'll find one that comes close. The only down side to a closeout is that you probably won't get a warranty. You will want to double check that with them.

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A mattress to help relieve hip pain

Lisa  of West Orange, writes:
Hi. I am about to do my first tour-of-duty (looking for a new mattress and box spring, that is) tomorrow evening. I am unsure where to spend the hour and a half I can spare in order to try something that might work for me (and possibly even something similar to what you carry). I was considering going to Sears and /or Macy's. I figured they'd have a decent selection and I (hopefully) wouldn't be accosted by over-zealous salespeople. I am 45 yrs old/ 5'4"/118 lbs. I basically always have serious of aches and pains. I tend to start out sleeping on my side and often wind up on my stomach. I wake up with either hip pain or back pain....lately I am noticing my hips hurting more and more. Sometimes neck or shoulder pain too. In general, I don't like a bed that is soft... can you offer me a few options of beds to try out in person in these stores? Also what would be your equivalent for each? Thanks so much! Lisa

Hi Lisa. The Sealy Bristow at Sears and the PurEmbrace at Macy's. These are latex mattresses that will contour to you and relieve the pressure at the hip. Our Sealy SpringFree River Crest is the same as the Bristow at Sears. The PurEmbrace is similar, also made by Sealy, but is slightly different.

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A mattress to help relieve hip pain

Lisa  of West Orange, writes:
Hi. I am about to do my first tour-of-duty (looking for a new mattress and box spring, that is) tomorrow evening. I am unsure where to spend the hour and a half I can spare in order to try something that might work for me (and possibly even something similar to what you carry). I was considering going to Sears and /or Macy's. I figured they'd have a decent selection and I (hopefully) wouldn't be accosted by over-zealous salespeople. I am 45 yrs old/ 5'4"/118 lbs. I basically always have serious of aches and pains. I tend to start out sleeping on my side and often wind up on my stomach. I wake up with either hip pain or back pain....lately I am noticing my hips hurting more and more. Sometimes neck or shoulder pain too. In general, I don't like a bed that is soft... can you offer me a few options of beds to try out in person in these stores? Also what would be your equivalent for each? Thanks so much! Lisa

Hi Lisa. The Sealy Bristow at Sears and the PurEmbrace at Macy's. These are latex mattresses that will contour to you and relieve the pressure at the hip. Our Sealy SpringFree River Crest is the same as the Bristow at Sears. The PurEmbrace is similar, also made by Sealy, but is slightly different.

Delivery available everywhere in the contiental US.
NO SALES TAX outside of NJ.
You'll find discount pricing on our website: www.ccmattress.com
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"2007-2008 Neighbor's Choice Award"

Also available:
Sealy "SpringFree" Latex Pillows....Sealy "Pro-Guard" Protection Plus Mattress Pads
High quality sheets and comforters