The Mattress Expert

A Mattress Recommendation - Back, Hip and Shoulder Pain.

Karin writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I’m hoping you can offer me a mattress recommendation.  

My husband is 6’4” 220# and sleeps 50% on his back and 50% on his side. 

He has back problems and prefers a firmer mattress as a result.  

I am 5’2” 135#, a side sleeper, and have trouble with pain in shoulders and hips, so I need a soft surface.  

We prefer a Cal King size.

Can you tell me if the mattress recommendation includes a box spring?  

Can I use my old ones with a new mattress?

 

Thank you for your time,

Karin

 

Hi Karin,

I, too, am over 200 lbs. with a very bad back.

What he requires is a mattress that provides firm support, which does not mean that the surface must be firm as well. A comfortable sleeping surface relieves pressure at the hip and shoulder without sacrificing the underlying firm support.

 

I’m recommending the same mattress my wife and I sleep on at home.

She, too, is over 200 lbs. 

And despite our weights, our mattress remains in like new condition after more than 5 years of use.

I sleep and wake without back pain, thanks to the firm individually pocketed coil system that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

 

The upholstery material is latex, which is comfortable without allowing you to sink.

Latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years.

There is no memory foam in this mattress, which is the worst upholstery material ever invented and most commonly used in today’s mattresses.

 

It isn’t recommended to use old foundations, as doing so immediately voids the warranty of the new mattress. 

As you’ll see by the price difference, you’ll risk much to save little...the definition of penny wise and dollar foolish.

I recommend the 5” foundation for your ease of getting in and out of bed.

 

Here is a link to that mattress...the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

 

Don’t let the description of “ultra plush” throw you.

Due to the high quality of the components, it’s not as soft as it sounds.

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, including set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Due to the pandemic, they take several weeks to ship.

It’s not the mattress to buy if you’re in a hurry.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

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A Good Quality, Comfortable and Affordable Mattress.

Dennis writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm looking for a good quality mattress that will give me good support and be comfortable enough for my wife.

I know I don't want memory foam.

We have a queen size now, but are considering a king size.

While we want a mattress of good quality, we also need it to be affordable.

We are on the smaller side, but we have a couple of kids and a dog who like to get in bed with us.

Hence, the move to king size.

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Dennis

 

Hi Dennis,

Here is a link to the Wolf Hybrid Tulah, a very well made and affordable mattress.

It provides, both, excellent support and comfort.

This link includes specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

 

The Basic Black Platform Bed, shown with it, provides for extra storage space under the mattress.

If you’d rather have a traditional box spring and frame, the best place to buy those are at Costco, Sam’s Club or Big Lots.

 

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Back Pain, Sleeping Hot on a Logan and Cove Mattress.

Leah writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

I stumbled across your blog while looking up mattress info and read a lot of your responses to people with back pain. I'm wondering if you can help. My husband and I are 2 very different people.

He is a mostly back, but occasionally side sleeper, 5' 10 & 210lbs.  I am entirely a side-sleeper, 5'2 & 120lbs.  

He sleeps hot and I'm freezing at the beginning of the night and always wake up warm part-way through.  

He has had back problems his whole life.

Initially a bulged disc, which has been rectified, but now his physiotherapist says it's caused largely by tight hips.  

We're still young - in our early 30's. 

We're realizing that our mattress with a memory foam topper is a terrible idea, if we want his back to recover.  

We're willing to pay decent money if it's necessary, but the options are overwhelming!   

We did some research and decided to start with a $1000 mattress from Logan and Cove. 

Although it was better, I'm sore,  and my hubby still had some back pain. And, he finds it too hot.  

And, we both think it is too firm for our tastes. 

We would love to hear your thoughts.  

Thanks, Leah

 

Hi Leah,

If you would like a recommendation for a mattress that will relieve his back pain, be comfortable and not sleep hot, then consider the Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop Mattress.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

The individually pocketed coils contour to the shape of the body and maintain the natural alignment of the spine, which is key to relieving disc related back problems.

The latex and polyurethane foams provide long lasting surface comfort.

 

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Memory Foam Mattress Sleeps Hot.

Linda writes:

 

 

Hi Pete,

I bought a memory foam mattress and it sleeps hot.

Is there anything I can do about that?

Thanks, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

Yes. There is a solution.

Only memory foam is a temperature sensitive material. It absorbs your body heat and reflects it back to you.

The memory foam is only on the top. The high density poly foam, that supports it, does not sleep hot.

So, all you need do, is flip it over.

If you like a firm feel, then you're good to go with nothing to buy.

If the flip side is too firm, then add a soft latex topper for surface comfort, which does not sleep hot.

Here is a link to the Suite Sleep Mattress Toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

 

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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A Latex Hybrid Mattress in Canada.

Trang writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm in Canada and looking for a latex hybrid mattress in king size that has a hotel-like feel. 

It should be comfy, not feel hot and not too hard on the back. 

I'm the back and side sleeper with the weight of 125 lbs. 

My partner has the same weight. 

Can you recommend me one that fits my needs?

Thanks, Trang

 

Hi Trang,

There are two types of latex hybrid mattresses.

Latex supported by high density polyurethane foam, and latex supported by a coil unit.

Here is a link to the former:

https://themattressexpert.com/latexmattress/

 

Here is a link to the later:

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-greenspring-pocketed-coil-mattresses/

Any of the softer models will suit you.

White glove delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

White glove delivery includes setup in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Simmons Beautyrest World Class Silhouette Olympic Queen Mattress.

Tanya writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I have a Simmons Beautyrest World Class Silhouette Plush in an Olympic Queen. 

It was handed down to us and we really like it, but we need a king size. 

We like that when the other moves, the bed remains solid without any real noticeable movement. 

We are in search for that same bed, but it seems that they are sold out. Can you direct us in the right way? 

My husband is 5’10-165# I am 5’4”- 130#. 

He wiggles and is all over during the night and I sleep on my stomach and side.

Thank you for any help,

Tanya

 

Hi Tanya,

That mattress is about 20 years old.

Simmons has gone through many changes since then.

In fact, Simmons isn’t even owned by Simmons, anymore.

An investment group bought them years ago.

That mattress isn’t out of stock. It’s no longer being made.

A new plush Beautyrest won’t last more than a few years under your sizes...due to the memory foam upholstery...that wasn’t even invented yet, when your mattress was new.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

It’s all about profits, now, and not at all about quality...as it had been back then.

 

What makes a Beautyrest so comfortable is the individually pocketed coils.

Each coil moves independently from the others....contouring to the shape of the body and maintaining the natural alignment of the spine.

Today, that same contouring support can now be had by any number of manufacturers.

Unfortunately, most of those are using memory foam, as well.

 

Here is a link to a mattress I know you will enjoy...and for many years.

The Wolf Hybrid Tulah Plush Eurotop Mattress has No Memory Foam in it...upholstered with latex and polyurethane foams...the same upholstery materials used by Simmons when your mattress was new...and sporting an individually pocketed coil unit.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Is There Anything That Will Remedy My Shoulder Pain?

Mallory writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I was hoping you could answer a question for me. 

I am a petite (100 lbs.), side sleeper with shoulder and neck pain. 

Specifically, at night my shoulders bother me and I have to keep switching positions. 

I bought a plush beds soft natural latex mattress a year ago but it is not as comfortable as I had hoped.

(I had bought the avocado mattress prior to this but it was much too hard and I returned it). 

I then added the plush beds wool topper, which helped a little, but still, I wake with shoulder pain. 

Is there anything else (another topper?), I can add to remedy this?  

Thank you so much, Mallory

 

Hi Mallory,

In fact, there is.

The most luxurious mattress topper is the Suite Sleep Vesta...soft latex wrapped with wool. 

It’s 4” thick and very, very comfy....and extremely high quality.

It’s the third topper on this page:

https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

 

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Which Latex Topper Would You Recommend for My Dad's Mattress?

Linda writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I need one of your latex mattress toppers for my dad.

He's in an assisted living facility, on an adjustable bed.

His bed is either a twin size or twin-xl.

Which topper would you recommend?

Thanks, Linda

  

Hi Linda,

Here is a link to the Suite Sleep Pure All Natural Organic Latex Toppers.

(The 2nd topper on the page)

 

You’ll want to order the Soft...2” or 3”...with the 3” being more comfortable.

However, the 2” adds a nice degree of comfort.

 

You'll, also want to be sure of the size. It would be prudent to take a measurement.

Twin size...38” x 75”

Twin-XL size...38” x 80”

https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Most Luxurious Topper for a Duxiana Mattress.

Alyssa writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have an old Duxiana mattress that is still good.

What needs to be replaced is the topper that came with it.

I am looking for the best, most luxurious mattress topper to go on it.

What do you have to offer, that would fit the bill?

Thanks Alyssa

 

Hi Alyssa,

Our most luxurious mattress topper is made of latex, warped in wool.

It is extremely high in quality and feels divinely comfortable.

Here is a link to the Suite Sleep line of mattress toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

 

You'll opt for the Vesta Natural Wool & Latex Topper...4" of Pure Luxury

 

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

A Natura Organic Waterproof Mattress Protector for My Baby's Crib.

Julie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a Natura organic waterproof mattress protector for my baby's crib. 

I've accidentally washed it incorrectly, and unfortunately, it shrunk.

I wanted to check where I can order as a replacement.

Thank you for your time, Julie

 

Hi Julie,

Here is a link to the Natura Organic Waterproof Mattress Protector in crib size.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/NaturaProtect-Deluxe-Mattress-Protector.html

 

You can order online.

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.