The Mattress Expert

Jennie - Replacement for a Dormia Mattress

5 years ago we purchased a king size Dormia mattress, which has now deteriorated to having a large hump in the middle (but not the 2.5 inches needed in order to trigger our warranty). Have been toying with getting a sleep number bed due to my hip bursitis, which can get painful at night, but don't like all the complaints of leaking air, not to mention the mold. Most mattress salespeople have no clue what they are actually selling and I was impressed with your site and knowledge. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated! Thanks. 

Hi Jennie,
The industry standard for determining when a body impression is deep enough to be considered a sag, is 1.5", not 2.5"...something you'll find with off brands that have warranties that are longer than what is standard. Useless, really. 
It helps to buy a good mattress...not just one that the salesman tells you is good or one that simply feels good at the moment...but one that will remain feeling good for a decent amount of time.
The key to sleeping without pain is alignment...the natural alignment for your spine and the alignment of your head and neck with your spine. I mention them separately because they are dealt with separately. The mattress for your body and a pillow for your head and neck.
Air mattresses rely on displacement for support, which ends up feeling more like a hammock. This will not keep you properly aligned. The best are those with individually pocketed coils, which provide an independent suspension type of support. The best of these are: the Simmons" Beautyrest Black line http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons/ and the Stearns & Foster line http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-3749/ ....being careful to avoid the pillowtop models, as they tend to lose their shape quicker....regardless of how well the mattress is made.
Making your way through a mattress store to find the non-pillowtop models, aka "tight tops", is like making your way through a mine field. The showroom floor is covered with them...not because they're better, but because they're easier to sell. They are all seductively comfy...purposefully to get you back into the mattress buying market sooner than later. So, avoid them.
Another good thing to avoid is memory foam. It too, loses its shape more quickly while providing good initial comfort.

 

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Karen- Sealy Natural Energy Ultra Plus Euro Pillowtop Mattress

 I have neck & shoulder problems, as well as getting hot on & off through the night. I was considering buying the Sealy Natural Energy Ultra Plus Euro Pillowtop (floor model), but hear that pillowtops have a tendency to sink in after time. Should I look at a latex mattress because I run hot sometimes? Should I avoid a pillowtop because of my shoulder? FYI, even though I have some shoulder pain I do sleep on my shoulders and need to consider the best option. And should I consider a special pillow because of my shoulder issue? I'm looking at Sealy products and don't know where to begin! Thanks, karen

Hi Karen,
Reminds me of the old vaudeville skit...that spilled over to the early days of TV...not that I'm old enough to remember vaudeville...just the early days of TV.
Patient, "Doctor! It hurts when I do this".
Doctor, "Don't do that".
If you have shoulder pain, try to find a position that's comfortable, while putting less pressure on your shoulder. There's no question that you can get a mattress that will either ease or aggravate the condition. But too, help yourself by altering your position...even a little. The body has amazing self healing powers, if you let it do its thing.
Premature wear isn't the only reason to avoid pillowtops. They sleep warm. You are more engulfed by the padding...more in the bed than on it. The more surrounded by the padding you are, the warmer you're going to feel.
Latex does not sleep hot. I have a latex mattress at home...and a latex topper added to it for extra comfort. As a 58 year old who has spent way too much time behind a desk for way too many years, I have every ache and pain that goes with it. My mattress doesn't add to my discomfort. I always feel better upon rising than when I went to sleep. I have a bone spur in my left shoulder. When I sleep on that side, my shoulder hurts....not the fault of the mattress.
An all latex mattress is an excellent choice, but certainly not cheap. We have some on our Stearns & Foster page and one that is very comfy on our two-sided mattress page.
If staying with a conventional mattress, better to go with Simmons or Stearns & Foster, which use an individually pocketed coil system. The contouring support is considered to be more comfortable by most. The more rigid support of the interlocked coil, as used in the Sealy Posturepedic can be very good for some back issues, but creates more in the way of pressure points problems.
Your neck will feel better when you keep it, and your head, aligned with your spine...just as they are when you're standing upright. You'll discover that finding the right pillow, or combination of pillows, to be a more daunting task than buying a mattress.
It occured to me, while traveling across country, that if I had with me, one of the pillows from home that I didn't like, I could switch it with one of the pillows from the hotel, that I did like. But of course, I didn't have one with me and I certainly wouldn't suggest doing that...wink wink.
 
 
 Thanks, Pete
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Sealy Even Edge pillows

audrey of PEARLAND, writes:
I am looking for Seally Even Edge pillows and can't seem to find them. Are these discontinued? If so do you know what the closest pillow by Sealy these would be to? We have the even edge and love them. Thanks

Hi Audrey. We don't carry those, but I entered 'Sealy Even Edge pillow' into google and it came up with quite a few options. That will be your best bet.

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Pillows for neck pain

Brenda, Providence, RI writes:
Hi Peter, I just purchased a Sealy Posturepedic Plush Queen Size mattress set (with memory foam on top). It is on the firm side. My husband said his back is supported pretty well with it, but his neck is still aching. (He is 6', 195 pounds). I read in your replies that a supportive pillow can help solve neck aches. What kind do you recommend? My husband is a chef and is constantly looking down at work. I am hoping to spend less that $30 for a good neck pillow. Let me know when you have a moment. Your page is great . Thank you very much, Brenda

Hi Brenda. I too have neck problems and I use 3 different pillow. I have a thinner latex pillow for when I sleep on my back. When on my side, I'll either use a thicker latex or a memory foam pillow. The latex is softer and more comfortable, but the firmer memory foam helps when my neck is hurting more than usual.

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Serta Dega Plush mattress

Sue of Los Angeles, writes:
Please help! Just bought this mattress set and already experiencing neck and shoulder aches after lying in bed for 2 hours. Do you know what is the other name for this Serta Dega Plush. Do I need a softer mattress as I can hear my neck cracks while lying on it. My old mattress was an Ortho Premium Plush. Thanks.

Hi Sue. While not a Serta fan, it's impossible to tell anything after 2 hours. It may take as much as two weeks for your body to adjust to being on a new mattress. Quite often, a new mattress requires a new pillow, as your body's angle is sure to be different from what it was. A pillow is the best way to address a neck issue. Every store has a different model name for their merchandise.

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Need to find the perfect pillow

Jerri of Asheville, NC, writes:
Paul, I have been having hip and shoulder and neck pain and finally decided I needed to try a new mattress. Well, my husband and I ended up with a Tempurpedic Deluxe, but, even though my hips and shoulder felt better, my back was starting to ache. I felt okay when I went to sleep but by morning I felt like I was on a slab of clay. So, the Tempurpedic is going back and thanks to your blog I decided to try the Sealy Spring Free line. We decided on the Beachside and I'm so excited for it to be delivered. Now I need to find the perfect pillow for my neck... the Tempurpedic, although I like the shape, was hard as a rock. Any suggestions?

Hi Jerri. You can get a latex pillow to go with the new latex mattress. They will provide support for your neck and are not hard. We have them on our website www.ccmattress.com.

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Need a good pillow for neck pain

Greg of Champaign, Il, writes:
Hi. I took your advice and purchased the Springfree Beachside matress and am sleeping much better and more comfortably as a result. My neck is still a little sore though which I am sure is a pillow issue. Are the Sealy Springfree latex pillows as good as the matresses? I notice that you carry a different Sealy latex pillow than the Springfree pillow. Any reason why? Thanks for your advice, as always.

Hi Greg. The packaging for the pillow changed when the line changed, a couple of years ago. I didn't attempt to change the photo of the pillow on my website, because it seems that every time I try to do something like that, I screw it up. The latex pillows are as good as the mattresses. It's what we all use at home...and they last a long time. I've had mine for a couple of years now. If you'd like to order some, just call the store toll free at 1-888-732-5923

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A latex pillow

sue of allentown, writes:
I have searched the internet for information, with no luck, so I'm hoping with your vast knowledge and experience, you will have an answer for me. I recently purchased a latex pillow which felt great. For the most part, I was able to sleep very well. However, there was a smell that was just not tolerable to me. The pillow is made of talalay latex and manufactured in the United States. Is there a way to get rid of this odor? Thanks for anything you can tell me, and for providing so much help to so many.

Hi Sue. I used Fabreeze on mine. It helped tone it down. Keep them aired out during the day.

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Pillow Recommendation

Heather L. of Monroe, NY., writes:
Good Morning, I wake up every morning with a sore and stiff neck and back. I toss and turn all night from the discomfort. I do not sleep straight through the night either. In addition, I snore (which is very embarassing for me). I'm hoping to get a pillow recommendation that will relieve my pain and assist with the snoring. I'm hoping that I can reduce the snoring by purchasing a pillow that properly supports my head. I've thought about buying the Tempur Pedic neck pillow, but will that help or is it overrated?

Hi Heather. Memory foam contour pillows are like any pillow, you love it or hate it. Just as you are when you're standing up, when lying down you need your neck aligned with your spine. It isn't so much the type of pillow, but the thickness. Too thick or too thin throws off the alignment. The latex pillows we carry are very popular. They're nice and soft, but bouyant.

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Beautyrest Classic Mattress

Corinne of Framingham, writes:
Good Morning Pete,I love your website.  My husband and I just purchased a Beautyrest Classic.  It is now in our guest room.  We hadpurchased some 10 years ago a Beautyrest Nobel which wasperfect for the both of us.   I am a side sleeper and myhusband starts off on his stomach and ends up on his side.I also have scoliosis.  Each morning weboth wake up with so much back/neck/shoulder pain.  Is thereany mattress that is equivelent to the Nobel.   Thank you so much. 

Hi Corinne. The material used inside is what's changed over the years. You won't find an exact match. You can get a latex topper to soften the surface, if the mattress is too firm. And a pillow that will keep your neck in alignment with your spine will help a lot. Quite often, a change in mattress will also require a change in pillow.

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