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Discouraged finding a mattress that won't hurt my back.

Michelle writes:

 

Hello Pete,

I am so discouraged, at this point, trying to find a mattress that doesn't hurt my back.

I have tried memory foam which ended up being to hard. I have tried a hybrid as they call it with a soft pillow top and coil bed and now we are sleeping on a sleep number. 

All have given me low back/side pain. I thought the sleep number would work considering the only bed that helped me sleep was a cheap camping air up mattress. 

It wasn't completely aired up so it gave support and conformed to my curves. 

Here is my history. 

I have no back problems other than tossing and turning in the middle of the night from the bad beds. 

Once I get up and get moving around, within 15-30 mins my back pain is gone. 

I know it's the mattress. I weigh 125 lbs, and am a side sleeper. 

Is there a soft mattresses you suggest that will help me sink into and yet have some support. 

Any recommendations would be appreciated. I am so discouraged. 

Thanks, Michelle

 

Hi Michelle,

When you consider that there are, literally, tens of thousands of different mattresses available...and that so very few of them work, it's easy to become, confused and discouraged.

There is plenty of mis-information that tells you how good these lousy mattresses are and an over abundance of salespeople to back up that nonsense. 

Without someone to point you in the right direction, the few good mattresses are like the proverbial "needle in a haystack". Luckily for you, you have just found such a person.

Without going into so much detail as to provide you with a complete understanding of the mattress industry, suffice it to say that there has been a steady decline in quality over the past ten years. The major culprits are:  memory foam and pillowtops. Neither of these products works well. 

They are used because they provide incredible comfort...initial comfort that lasts long enough to make the sale...but, comfort that is extremely short lived. 

The industry is selling this illusion of comfort to the exclusion of all else....that "all else", being support...which neither provides. 

The human body requires firm support...targeting the skeletal system. 

It also requires a comfortable sleeping surface to relieve pressure points, provide muscular relaxation and improve blood flow. 

The mattress industry is geared to selling mattresses...more than ever before, by using memory foam and pillowtops to make the sale.

And, having you buying mattresses much more frequently than ever before. The way memory foam returns, once you get off of the mattress, is what prevents a successful warranty claim.

Also, your Sleep Number Bed is air and memory foam. Air mattresses support with displacement and with nothing pushing up against you for proper spinal support.

So, how do you get around all this scamming to come up with something that works, works well, and lasts a long time? 

You do what you are doing now and should have done before buying anything....you ask questions, seek out experts and do some research. 

Latex foam is made of natural rubber and has been the best material available for nearly 100 years. 

So, why haven't you heard about it? Everything about latex is expensive...from harvesting the sap from the rubber trees, to making it into the final product. 

What is not added to that expense, is the mass media marketing needed to promote it. You see how expensive Tempurpedic mattresses are. 

You take cheap poly foam, add cheap chemical laden memory foam, spend millions in unrelenting mass media brainwashing and Bam...you have an expensive mattress that is absolutely worthless.

You solution is reasonable simple...a somewhat firm good quality innerspring mattress that upholstered with natural latex.

Let me suggest to you, that which we sleep on at home...The Natura Greenspring uses a twice tempered, pre-compressed, individually pocketed coil unit for outstanding support.

It's upholstered with natural Talalay Latex and contains NO Memory Foam.

The most comfortable model in their line of 5 models, is the Liberty Plush Eurotop.

Shown here:

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

Natura Greenspring Pocketed Coil Mattresses | The Mattress ... themattressexpert.com Greenspring Liberty Plush Euro Top. Experience deeper, more restorative sleep with the Liberty Plush Euro Mattress. Lush helpings of natural ingredients come together ...

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Reviews for Sleep Number Bed Mattress.

Bill writes:

 

Thank you Pete, for all the information you've provided.

Another question, I noticed that there were no reviews on the “Sleep Number” bed does the Mattress Expert have any reviews?

Bill

Hello Bill,

Sleep Number is an air mattress that doesn't provide adequate support.

The type of support it provides is displacement, like a water bed.

We don't carry that, or any other brand of air mattress for that reason.

There are plenty of people who have complained about it on my blogs.

I imagine the internet is full of negative reviews.

If you have back pain, it'll only make it worse.

 

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Which Latex Topper to make my mattress comfortable?

Patty writes:

Hi Pete,

After I got rid of my waterbed I have never found any thing as comfy. Memory foam is way too hot, and my Sleep Number was too hard.
I'm sleeping on a air mattress right now. Would an Ever-Eden 3 inch talalay latex topper be the answer?
Thanks, Patty

Hi Patty,
The 3" soft Talalay latex topper is the softest of all the topper choices.
For most people, the Ever-Eden 2" soft Talalay Latex Topper does a nice job of providing the needed comfort.
It's what we use at home and it's plenty comfy.
Here's the link. You can order on line.

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Looking for a Mattress Topper for our Sleep Number Bed.

Jean writes:

Hi Pete,

My husband and I went on a cruise in February of last year.  

The bed we slept on had an egg carton pillow top topper that was out of this world.  

We have a sleep number bed but the pillow top topper is worn out after 14 years.  

Do you have a comparable topper?

Thanks, Jean

Hi Jean,
What we carry is the absolute best. 100% all natural latex.
The Ever-Eden 2" soft Talalay latex topper is more comfortable and more resilient than anything else you can buy.
Here's the link:

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

 

You can order on-line. Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Simmons Beautyrest Mattress & Ever Eden Soft Latex Topper.

Hi Pete,

Last summer I added a foam topper to our 10 yr old Sleep Number mattress.  Shortly after I added this my lower/mid-back started bothering me after 7 hrs of sleep. 

We bought a new Sleep Number pillow top thinking the older bed was the issue.  

Even with the new bed I need my sleep number to be at 85 for some comfort but and still my back bothers me after about 7 hrs.  

I was in Cincinnati this week and stayed at the Sharonville La Quinta.  My room had a Simmons mattress in it and I got the best sleep I have had in 9 months.  I woke without pain. 

I asked the hotel what model they had and they said it was a hospitality pillow top.  But they could not confirm whether it was a plush or firm...  

This being said I began my Internet search for a similar mattress and came across your site.  

I thought I would reach out to you to see what Simmons mattress you feel would be a great choice for me.  

I am 150 lbs and my wife 100 lbs. Possibly firm with a 2" topper?

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Thanks, Kevin

Hi Kevin,

The major problem you had with your Sleep Number, is the memory foam they use...and the topper you bought was likely memory foam also, if you bought it from a store. (as opposed to On-Line).

Simmons uses memory foam too, which is why we recommend a latex topper to go with a Beautyrest mattress. Besides making the surface really comfy, it prevents the mattress from wearing prematurely.

You'll notice on my website, that we do not offer "Plush" Beautyrest mattresses. The reason is that the gauge of wire used for their plush models, is much thinner than in their firm models.

Their plush and pillowtop models is the major source of all their bad reviews.

Hotels will usually opt for low end Beautyrests. The rooms aren't filled everyday, (3-4 times a week on average), and they replace them every few years.

At home, the mattress will be used every night and I would think that that you'd expect to get a lot more than just a few years from your investment.

The way to go about doing that, is by starting out with a stronger mattress...specifically, the Simmons Beautyrest World Santorini in luxury firm...shown here:

http://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-world-class/simmons-beautyrest-recharge-world-class-santorini-luxury-firm/

 

And adding to that, an Ever-Eden 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper...shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

Latex Mattress Toppers - All Natural Talalay Latex Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Talalay Latex toppers are normally purchased as “Soft” for the purpose of softening a too firm mattress. However, both, the Vytex Dunlop & Talalay Latex Mattress ...

Together, they give you all the support and comfort you could want...and last a good ten years in the bargain.

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Thanks, Pete

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Natura GreenSpring Ultra Plush mattress to relieve the pain from fibromyalgia, & osteoarthritis.

Martha writes:

Mail - Peter Cancelli - Outlook

Hi Pete,

I've been reading some of the blogs regarding fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, etc. and would like your advice. 

However, I don't know how to access your blog so am hoping that by contacting you via email you'll be able to give me some advice.  

I'm a 71 year-old female, 5'5", 115 lbs. and have fibromyalgia, severe degenerative disc disease in my L4-L5 lumbar spine and moderate degenerative arthritis in my T7-T8 thoracic spine. 

I suspect I also have some arthritis in my neck and left shoulder, but haven't had x-rays on those areas yet. I also have osteoporosis and costochondritis.

I have a Select Comfort Air Bed that I purchased many years ago but found difficult to adjust to a supportive yet soft surface number.

3 years ago, I purchased a new mattress, a Simmons Peaceful Dreams.  

I hoped that it would provide me with the proper support yet a soft surface that wouldn't bother my pressure points.

But, I still wake up with lots of lower back pain and can't seem to get into a good restorative deep sleep. 

I also feel as though the side of the bed on which I sleep sinks so I've been trying to turn the mattress every three months or so but that doesn't seem to solve that problem.  

I hate the thought of putting more money into another mattress, but I need to find one that works for me.  

Thank you in advance for any advice/help you may be able to offer me!

Martha

 

Hi Martha,

You can't address your issues by using inferior products, which is what you've been doing, and expect positive results.

Both mattresses you mentioned contain memory foam, which is the worse upholstery material ever invented.

And, your air mattress provides poor support, relying on displacement.

We do carry a mattress that provides contouring support, much like your Simmons.

However, this mattress is upholstered with all natural Talalay latex, and contains zero memory foam.

It's made by a Canadian company, called "Natura". From their Greenspring line, it would be the "Ultra Plush" model.

The contouring support, combined with the soft latex, will relieve your pressure points and relax your muscles, which in turn will give you the depth of sleep you're looking for.

Here is a link to that mattress.

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

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Returning a Sleep Number Bed mattress, and looking at all latex, due to shoulder & neck pain.

Lillian writes:

Hi Pete

 I am in a quandary. 

We plan on returning a Sleep Number mattress which we hate. It's hard on the shoulders and I have neck pain. 

We have an adjustable bed base and I am now lookng at the prospect of getting an all latex mattress, which I see you recommend to use with this type of bed.

Can you help me decide? We are average height and weight, and want something soft.

This Sleep Number mattress felt fine for a few months, but seemed to have gotten hard.

Thanks, Lillian

 

Hi Lillian,

What went wrong with your mattress, is the memory foam they use under the quilt.

If you would like to replace that with the same thickness of soft latex, it will make a vast improvement on cushioning your shoulder.

Here is the link. If going this route, instead of a new mattress, get the Ever-Eden Soft Talalay.

Unzip your cover and measure the thickness of the memory foam, and simply swap them out.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

Mattress Toppers Latex & More | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Ever-Eden …100% Pure, All Natural Latex Mattress Toppers…(No Fillers, No Chemicals, No Synthetics)

If going with an all latex mattress, our best buy is the Ever-Eden 9" model...shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

EverEden Latex Mattresses For Sale | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com These EverEden Latex Mattresses are made of the highest quality Latex available. There are No Fillers, No Synthetics, No Chemicals…just Pure, 100%, All-Natural Latex.

The Ever-Eden mattresses are vacuum packed, rolled and shipped via UPS.

If you cannot handle a UPS delivery and need white glove delivery service, then go with our Natura brand of all latex.

Of they, the Bourdolay plush model is the most popular....shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

Natura Latex Level 2 Mattress | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Level 2 – All Natural Latex Mattresses. Natura uses only the highest quality materials available for their Latex Mattresses….(No Chemicals and No Fillers)…with ...

Your neck pain is better addressed with a pillow. We have many nice pillows...mostly all natural latex.

But the PureBliss Latex/Down model has proven itself to work especially well to relieve chronic neck pain.

It's made of finely chopped latex that is easy to mold around your head and neck for contouring support...like a down pillow, without wearing out.

I've been using this pillow to relive the pain from arthritis in my neck...the same pillow for the last couple of years...still like new.

You'll find the pillow by following this link.

https://themattressexpert.com/organics/organic-pillows/

Pillow-Latex and More | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Latex pillows are known for offering superior comfort and support. Order your Pure LatexBliss Organic or Talalay Latex Pillows from The Mattress Expert today!

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Thanks, Pete

 

An Important Note: 

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Returning a Sleep Number mattress for our Adjustable Bed Base.

Leah writes:

Hi Pete

I am in a quandary. We are returning a Sleep Number mattress which we hate. Hard on shoulders and neck. 

We have an adjustable bed base and I am now looking at the Stearns & Foster Mattresses & the Serta i series pilllow top. 

 

Thoughts?? Leah

 

 

Hi Leah,

Air mattresses, like the Sleep Number, do not provide any upward support for your spine.

Instead, it relies on displacement, which is not good support.

Also, it's upholstered with memory foam, which increases the problems you're having.

Memory foam is terrible material. Not only is the performance lousy, it'also presents a health hazard...off-gassing the toxic chemicals from which it's made.

Serta and S&F are also loaded with memory foam and these innerspring mattresses will wear quickly on an adjustable bed...where the bed folds.

When you have the bed cranked up, most of your body weight will shift to the bend in the mattress. It's at that area, where it will wear first...and before long.

The best mattress to use with an adjustable bed base, is an all natural, all latex mattress.

Latex is and has been, thee best upholstery material since the 1920s.

It wears extremely well. It relieves all your pressure points, relaxes your muscles and provides excellent support for a great night's sleep.

Latex is, also, more durable than anything else you can buy...making ideal for use with an adjustable bed.

Our best buy in latex, is from Ever-Eden. Their 9" model is the most comfortable.

Here is the link. Delivery is free and there's no sales tax. You can order on-line.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

An Important Note: 

Any kind of moisture, be it from spills, accidents or perspiration causes a mattress to wear prematurely.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and won't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

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Our new Sleep Number bed mattress sleeps very hot.

Sylvia writes:

Hi Pete,

Our new Sleep Number bed mattress sleeps very hot. 

This is why we got rid of our Tempurpedic. 

On our new bed we are using cotton sheets and and the mattress cover is from Sleep Number. 

We’ve invested way too much to get rid of the mattress. 

What can we do?

Thanks, Sylvia

Hi Sylvia,

Tempurpedic uses memory foam, which is a lousy product for a great number of reasons.

One of those reasons is that it sleeps hot.

Sleep Number also uses memory foam, which located just under the zipper on cover.

The solution is easy and not terribly expensive.

Unzip the cover and measure the thickness of the memory foam pad.

Then, simply replace that with all natural latex of the same thickness.

Latex is all natural and sleeps cool naturally.

Here is a link to the latex toppers. Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

 

 

Mattress Toppers Latex & More | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com These toppers are finished like a mattress, in a taped edged cotton/polyester knit cover.Talalay Latex is a more supple material and is Hypo-Allergenic

Thanks, Pete

 

An Important Note: 

Any kind of moisture, be it from spills, accidents or perspiration causes a mattress to wear prematurely.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and won't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

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A Latex Mattress Topper for Fibromyalgia.

Helen writes:

Hi Pete,

My husband and I currently sleep on a sleep number bed.  However I have fibromyalia and wake up with pressure point pain in my whole back.  

My husband feels that the sleep number bed sinks in the middle and gets low back pain unless he puts a pillow under his low back.  

I  am thinking of getting a latex mattress topper, but unsure if I should get a talalay or dunlop.  I think the talalay would be better for my fibromyalgia, but would it bottom out for my husband and cause low back pain?   

How long do the talalay toppers last compared to the dunlop?  

Do you think a topper would work on our sleep number bed?  

Thanks so much, Helen

 

Hi Helen,
You will not bottom out on a Talalay Latex topper. It is very resilient. My wife and I have had ours for several years, and it's still in like new condition.
You can order that on line. Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
The Ever-Eden 2" soft Talalay Latex Topper is the one to get....shown here:
https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

Mattress Toppers Latex & More | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com These toppers are finished like a mattress, in a taped edged cotton/polyester knit cover.Talalay Latex is a more supple material and is Hypo-Allergenic

Thanks, Pete

 

An Important Note: 

Any kind of moisture, be it from spills, accidents or perspiration causes a mattress to wear prematurely.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and won't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

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