The Mattress Expert

Medium Topper

Pat  of Lehight, writes:
You mentioned a medium topper in your reply to me.  What type of topper is it?  Thanks 

Hi Pat,
It's a latex topper. They are available in soft, medium and firm.
The medium feel seems more appropriate in your case.

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Mattress Topper

Tony of Houston, writes:
We recently purchased a new mattress that is somewhat firm and has helped my lower back problem. But, my wife is now complaining about hip pain from the mattress. I thought about getting a topper, but don't want the heat or vapors from the memory foam and don't want to make it worse on my back. Any suggestions?

Hi Tony. A latex topper would be a good solution. 2" should be enough to give your wife the extra comfort she needs, without being too soft for you. If you have a king, you can get a twin extra long topper for just her side of the bed. We have toppers listed on our website and all the prices include shipping and no sales tax.

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Latex topper on an ultra plush mattress

Pat of Lehigh, writes:
Can you add a 2" latex topper to a Sealy UltraPlush mattress. I feel that the bed is pushing back into my shoulders. Would a latex topper help me with this situation or is this a problem that cannot be resolved due to the Ultraplush padding?

Hi Pat. I would recommend a medium topper. The ultra plush is already pretty soft. Adding a soft topper is only going to cause you to sink in more, which will put more pressure on your shoulder.

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Latex Mattress Toppers

Robyn of Port Washington, NY, writes:
Hi,
What is the difference between your latex toppers and Northern Naturals? How do you know if you should get a 2" or a 3" topper? What is your warranty? What is your delivery charge and return policy?
Do they smell like rubber? I need a full size.
Thanks so much!

Hi Robyn,
Most people are happy with a 2" soft, for the purposes of softening a too firm mattress.
3" would be a reasonable option for those who are very heavy.
I use a 2" at home and there is no odor...unless you peel back the covers and mattress pad and stick your nose in it. Then, you can slightly detect the smell of rubber.
Some natural latex is processed in China...and I wouldn't trust anything coming out of China theses days. Our latex is all natural and comes from Sri-Lanka.
The price you see is it. The is no charge for delivery and no sales tax.
While not returnable for any other reason, the factory takes them back if there is a defect. It comes with a 3 years warranty.

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Mattress plan

Norm of Flemington, NJ, writes:
Want plush feel & good support for back problems. Can afford to pay more for quality,
CANNOT afford to be buying a mattress every 4 years. 175lbs, 5"9"". Sleep 10% stomach, 20% side, 70% back.
Plan
1) cushion firm sealy signature OR lux firm S+F
2 soft latex topper
Any recommendatns on mattress or thickness/hardness of topper?

Hi Norm. Good Plan!

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Latex topper on an old mattress

Ed of Belmont, writes:
A few weeks ago I asked about a solution to body impressions happening in a year or so after buying new pillow-top beds, and you recommended buying a separate latex mattress topper over a Sealy Cushion Firm mattress. I'm going to get the topper, but what do you think about using it on my old mattress (Serta Pillowtop) turned upside down? The bottom of the 4 year old mattress is certainly flat, with no extra quilting material of course, so it should be a good base for the new topper. Or, is the spring structure only designed to work effectively on one side . . .?
Thanks.

Hi Ed,
If you can get away with that, fine. I didn't suggest it because it isn't usually comfotable...especially with an interlocked coil system, as in the Serta. I wouldn't talk you out trying it. If it works, you've saved the cost of a new mattress. If it doesn't, you've lost nothing since you would be getting the topper anyway.

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Mattress for chronic pain

Lisa of Los Angeles, writes:
Hi Peter,
Thanks for all of the work you obviously put into this valuable blog. I wish I would have found you sooner :-) I would appreciate your advice on how I might improve my bed to help with lower back pain. I'll try to be brief. Based upon x-rays, my chiropractor diagnosed me with phase II lumbar degeneration. My symptoms include chronic lower back pain and occasional numbness or tingling in my feet/toes. The back pain seems to be worse in the morning, and I am typically more stiff in the morning as well. I love to sleep on my back, but I notice myself doing a lot of tossing and turning (and less sleeping!), as I feel a lot of pressure/pain on my sacral area when I sleep on my back. I am 35 years old, 5'3" and weigh 120 lbs. I have a Stearns and Foster Eureka Springs Firm mattress. In the showroom, I recall the model I tried felt "just right," and I thought that the firmness would be better for my back. But, now, as I said, I think my back hurts even more. My bed is not that old, but would you suggest investing in a different bed or do you think a mattress topper would help? Can you suggest one of your products? Do you have any stores out here in Los Angeles? You seem to offer very specific, trustworthy and helpful advice. Thank you very much in advance.

Hi Lisa,
Your chiropractor must shown your that your back has a natural curve at the small of the back. It's in maintaining that curve, that will minimize your pain. The ultra firm mattress is forcing you flat and that's why you have pain in the morning. Adding a latex topper for your bed will add the extra softness and contouring you need to take away the soreness you feel in the morning.  Visit www.themattressexpert.com.  There you will find our latex toppers...all the prices includes shipping. At your size, the 2" soft topper will be enough to do the job.

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Serta St Charles Firm Euro Top mattress

Debbie of Calgary, writes:
Six weeks ago I purchased a Serta St Charles Firm Euro Top mattress on a platform bed (no box spring). The first 4 weeks I slept really well. For the past week or so I find I am waking up with pain in between my shoulders in the mornings. I have another 2 weeks to exchange the mattress for a different one. Would a Firm with Pillow Top be a good choice? If not, could you suggest something? Thank you.

Hi Debbie,
You're obviously getting the support you need. You just need to soften the surface some.
Pillowtops don't keep their shape very well, so you'd do better to get a topper for what you have. In this way, you can replace the topper when it wears instead of having a lumpy mattress when the pillowtop wears.

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Confused about mattresses

Liz of Williamstown, writes:
HI, going nuts looking for the right mattress for me. I am 5ft, 122 lbs, sleep on my back, have herniated discs. My current mattress is too firm, liked the softer pillow tops but not sure about them. Do you have any suggestions. Thank you.

Hi Liz,
You're one of the lucky ones. You have an easy fix. All you need is a little surface contouring. That firm support is good for a back sleeper, but you need something to fill in the small of your back. A 2" soft latex topper will do the job. Latex is resilient and won't mash down. It's soft, but will hold you up. With 2" of soft latex, you'll have the feel you want, without sacrificing the support those herniated discs need.
Give us a call, and we'll mail one to you. 888-732-5923

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3" Latex mattress topper

Lynne of Akron, writes:
Love your blog. I just purchased a soft 3 inch talalay latex topper for my 3-4 year old pillowtop mattress. The topper feels nice, but I'm wondering if there is a lack of support underneath from the bed. My husband has lower back problems and some joint pain(he is 6 feet tall and 240 pounds). I do not suffer any pain, but I'm finding that my shoulders(I'm a side sleeper) are a litle stiff and sore in the morning. Would a new firmer bed be in order or should I make a "new" bed by adding two more layers of firmer latex?
Thanks for your help.

Hi Lynne,
Toppers aren't much help for pillowtops. A 3 to 4 year old pillowtop has likely lost much of its original resiliency. Adding a topper doesn't bring that back. Adding more won't help either. A new, firmer, non pillowtop and the latex topper you already own will be fine.

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