The Mattress Expert

A topper for a too firm mattress.

Jonathan writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I’m 38, 170 pounds, and someone who has sore muscles often from going to the gym. 

In the last year or so I’ve been dealing with DDD/spinal stenosis and sciatica. 

I got an Ultra Firm mattress thinking that sleeping on the hardest mattress I could find would help.

I sleep on my back or sides, and tend to toss and turn a bit. 

I wake up with a very stiff back, and I’m wondering if the mattress is too firm.

I’m looking for a topper that you think might help alleviate my symptoms.

Thank you so much for this service!

Jonathan 

Hi Jonathan,

A mattress topper will help with the pressure points, which is why you’re tossing.

The firm mattress was a good choice for support, but you also need a measure of surface comfort. 

A soft mattress topper will provide that without sacrificing the underlying firm support.

Given your size and age, one of the Magniflex Mattress Toppers will do a nice job.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/magniflex-mattress-toppers/

Shipping is free

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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Brolynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Plush Mattress, over 2 years old and still like new.

John writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I can’t thank you enough for recommending the Brolynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Plush Mattress and the Magniflex KD Foundation to my wife and I.

I expected it to be good while it was still new.

But now, it’s over 2 years old and still like new.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/

 

I’m an older, large man with herniated discs and degenerative disc disease.

Prior to buying this mattress, I was in constant pain.

I had purchased a couple of the heavily advertised mattresses that promised to relieve my pain, but they only made it worse within months of getting them.

I found your blog while researching what had gone wrong with the choices I had made.

That’s when I learned, from you, that it was the memory foam used in those mattresses, that was making my pain worse.

 

Now, my back damage still causes me pain as the day wears on.

But as soon as I lay down on your mattress, the pain subsides.

I sleep through the night without pain and wake without pain.

This has been going on every day since I’ve had this mattress.

 

Life is good, better anyway, now that I’m getting a pain free, good night’s sleep.

No one else was able to help me. Your advice was spot on.

Thank you again, John

 

P.S. I recommend you to any and everyone I come across, who is in the market for a new mattress.

As far as I’m concerned, you’re the only one to ask.

 

 

Thank you, John, for this testimonial...especially now, that you’ve had it a while.

I’m happy for you, John. And I fully appreciate you referring us to others.

Our business relies on our blog and word of mouth, as we do no advertising.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Mattress and box spring for 200 lb people with back pain due to DDD.

Ellen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We need to replace my ancient queen mattress and box springs, but am dealing with a couple of issues:

1) We are around 200 lb. people, around the same height. We are both side sleepers.

2) We each have back pain due to DDD, degenerated disc disease.

I suppose I am looking for something of quality, (resistant to sagging), that will address the pain issues.

Neither of us likes a soft mattress, but want comfort.

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Ellen

 

Hi Ellen,

One of our most frequent recommendations will also suit the two of you.

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush, which is no way too soft.

The individually pocketed coils are made of heavy gauge, double tempered steel for durability.

Sagging is not an issue with this mattress and this coil system is ideal for relieving chronic back pain.

The upholstery is natural, plant based poly foam, so there's no chemicals to worry about.

 

This mattress is shown priced with a Magniflex KD Foundation, which is extremely strong.

It's available in your choice of height and color.

You'll both enjoy the firm, contouring support, the lack of motion transfer, the comfort and longevity.

Click on this link to view specifications and pricing:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/

UPS Shipping is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Sleep Number Mattress not working for a 450 pound woman.

Ginger writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am currently sleeping on a Sleep Number Mattress.  

To me, it feels like I am just dealing with it, like when I go camping.

It is NOT comfortable, as the salesman promised it would be.  

I'm a very large woman, weighing close to 450 pounds.

I have a frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and severe osteoarthritis. 

I sleep alone but I also have positional vertigo, so I sleep catty-corner so I never feel like I am falling.

This sleep number bed is certainly not working!  

I would love to hear from you.

Thanks, Ginger

 

Hi Ginger,

Not only is a Sleep Number the wrong mattress for someone your size, it’s the wrong mattress for most people. An air mattress is like a waterbed, relying on displacement rather than providing real support.

 

You're going to need a mattress strong enough to support your weight and provide proper spinal support, which you're not getting with an air bag. And you'll also need surface comfort for your other issues that the memory foam that's on top of that air bag is also not providing.

It's a tall order and not something you'll get with any mattress.

This will require a combination of products.

First, a mattress firm enough and strong enough to hold you and provide the support your spine requires.

That mattress is the Wolf Adrian...a very firm mattress with heavy interlocking coils.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/adrian/

 

Add to that, a Suite Sleep 3" Soft Organic Latex Mattress Topper.

Pure Latex is and has been the most durable, most resilient upholstery material for the past 100 years.

Latex Foam is hypoallergenic.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/suite-organic-latex-topper.html

UPS/FedEx Shipping is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

Ann writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I see you have a lot of mattresses by Natura and another brand. 

I am wondering why the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is what you often recommend.  

I, too, am over 200 lbs, 63 years old, but working on reducing that to save my knees and overall health. 

I have osteopenia (precursor of osteoporosis) and have started breaking things in falls.   

I feel like if I can get better sleep, it will be easier to work on everything else.  

I also have a DDD, degenerative disc disease.

 

Is that mattress as close as it gets (with better lasting power) to that Sealy Artesia HD I slept on so well? 

Or would you recommend a different mattress? 

Right now, apart from that Marriott bed, I sleep better on a large air mattress, very full, than on most mattresses, and my couch is also better than most beds.  

I have changed hotels in the past just due to mattress discomfort in the middle of a trip!  

I'm inclined to try what you recommend, in a twin, to see if it works as a replacement in a guest bedroom. 

Then go from there to a queen in my bedroom if I sleep well on the twin.  

(is there a difference, do you think, between the twin and queen?)  

And is there another mattress you would recommend instead of the Natura Greenspring Ultra-plush?

Best regards, Ann

 

Good Morning Ann,

What caused you to sleep so well on that hotel mattress is the individually pocketed coils that contour to the shape of the body and maintain the natural alignment of the spine.

What that mattress didn’t have is what most of today’s mattresses have…memory foam upholstery. It’s the memory foam in most mattresses that causes you to sleep poorly.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush has that coil system and is upholstered with natural, hypoallergenic latex…which is far more resilient than memory foam.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

 

Due to the high quality of the components, this mattress does have a firmer feel than the designation of “Ultra Plush” sounds.

The feel will be a bit firmer in a Twin size than a Queen size, due to area size.

 

If the feel is firmer that you like, you can always add a soft latex topper.

Which topper would depend on how much extra softness you what…something you won’t know until after you’ve slept on it for a few nights.

 

This is the best choice for someone of your size, age and physical condition.

Delivery is free

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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8" Gel Memory Foam Mattress does not support my spine.

Sharrie writes:

 

Good Morning Pete,

I need a new mattress that will be good for my spine and I'm in bed 15-18 hours a day.

I currently have an 8" Gel Memory Foam Mattress that I purchased in 2017.  

This mattress does not support my spine.

 

I have spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease throughout the whole spine.  

Bulging Disc C3-C8 in Neck, T11-T12 have had fractures.  

L2-L3 are ready for spinal fusion. I have L5 nerve damage on the left side, with the right side deteriorating.

 

I need a recommendation for a new mattress.  

I would like to have an adjustable bed base.

The mattress I need would be Twin XL.  

 

I'm 4'11, 186 in weight and generally on my left side for most of the day.

I can only sleep on my sides or back. 

What do you recommend?  

I sincerely appreciate the advice and direction.

Sharrie

 

Hi Sharrie,

Due to your size and the amount of time you spend in bed, you’re going to need a strong, durable mattress.

Due to your back problems, you’ll need an individually pocketed coil unit.

And, if you want it to last, the mattress must have no memory foam in it.

I’m recommending is the Natura of Canada Greenspring line of mattresses.

Of their 4 models, the ultra plush is the most comfortable.

Click on this link to view that line of mattresses.

Then click on each model to view specifications and prices.

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

You'll see it priced with a Magniflex Adjustable Bed Base

Delivery is FREE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

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I need a mattress to relieve my chronic back pain.

Jack writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm a big man and have lots of back problems. 5'10", 250 lbs.

I need a mattress to relieve my chronic back pain.

Do you have a mattress that will do that and hold up under someone my size?

Thanks, Jack

 

Good Morning Jack,

I recommend the same mattress my wife and I sleep on at home.

We are large people, each weighing over 200 lbs.

I've been diagnosed with: Herniated discs, Bulging discs, and DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease).

That diagnosis is now 20 years old, and I've suffered with that over the years.

Our mattress is now 8+ years old and still in like new condition. 

I have slept and woke without back pain for the past 8+ years.

 

The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of the spine.

The hypoallergenic, natural Talalay Latex upholstery provides long lasting surface comfort.

There is NO Memory Foam in this, or in any other mattress we offer for sale.

The mattress is the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

Due to the high quality of the components, it's not as soft as it sounds...certainly NOT too soft.

Click on this link to view specifications and pricing:

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

White Glove Delivery is FREE

Delivery includes: Setup in your bedroom and all packaging materials removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

I'm looking for a mattress that doesn't sleep hot.

Kelly writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm looking for a mattress that doesn't sleep hot.  

My current one is a memory foam that is less than 5 years, and wearing quickly.

I've been having back pain, which goes away after I'm up and around. 

For work, I sit in an office chair for hours.  

It replaced a double sided innerspring mattress I had for at least ten years that I loved but I couldn't find anything similar in mattress shops around me.  

For a new mattress I want a one that's more like my old one.

I'm a woman, in my early thirties, and I weigh roughly 175 pounds.  

Thanks, Kelly

 

Hi Kelly,

Only memory foam sleeps hot.

Only memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat. 

It absorbs your body heat and then reflects it back to you.

Memory foam allows you to sink. This throws off the alignment of your spine, which enhances your pain.

 

The damage in your back is caused by your job.

A desk job is the main cause of disc deterioration.

You might want to invest in an ergonomic chair.

Also, take a 30 minute walk every day. (Advice being passed along from my chiropractor)

 

No all-foam mattress provides the pushback support necessary to relieve your back pain. 

Only a good quality individually pocketed coil unit will do that...one with NO Memory Foam!

 

We do carry an old fashioned double sided mattress.

It sports the individually pocketed coil system your back needs.

The upholstery is natural, plant based poly foam...NO MEMORY FOAM.

It's an excellent quality mattress that will support you properly for many years.

Click on this link to view the specifications and prices of The Wolf Brolynn Plush Two Sided Mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/

UPS Shipping is FREE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 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 New Mattress. Firm for My Lower Back, Soft for My Wife.

Gabe writes:

Hi Peter,

I ran across your website/blog and became very interested in what advice you can offer in a mattress.  

My wife and I are opposite when it comes to preference on mattress firmness.  

I prefer as firm as can be, and she prefers a soft bed.  Our current mattress is a traditional coil spring, firm. 

This is really helpful with my lower back issues (degenerated discs), but has caused her to not sleep well for the past couple of years due to the firmness.  We are both average build.  

We are researching mattresses and even popped in a local store to try out some mattresses.  

I forget the name of the one recommended, but it was the 2nd most firm mattress they offered. 

Since it has the memory foam, it did not feel too firm for my wife.  

I noticed a comment from someone saying that memory foam made them feel hot, and caused all sorts of additional back/knee/shoulder issues.  

What would you recommend to my wife and me, considering the information I have provided?  

What do you have available for us to buy?

Thanks, Gabe

 

Hi Gabe,

You don't need a new mattress. 

You only need to make your wife comfortable on the mattress you already own.

Memory foam is THEE thing to avoid in order to make a successful purchase.

Any mattress upholstered with memory foam will wear quickly, sleep hot, and off gas the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made.

 

Add a soft latex topper to the mattress you have and your wife will have an extraordinarily comfortable sleeping surface without sacrificing the underlying firm support that your back requires.

Latex is available in a wide variety of comfort levels and qualities.

We only carry the highest quality latex on the market. 

Cheap latex is made in China, where they add fillers that reduce the price and the longevity

 

I recommend the Suite Sleep 3" Soft All-Natural Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

Shown here:

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

FedEx 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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress for Back Pain.

Ellen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am in the market to replace my ancient queen mattress/box springs but am dealing with a couple of issues:

1) Husband and I are around 200 lbs but are around the same height. We are both side sleepers.

2) I have back pain due to DDD, degenerated disc disease.

I suppose I am looking for something of quality, (resistant to sagging), that will address the pain issues.

Neither of us likes a soft mattress.

Natura of Canada Greenspring looks like a good choice, but which model?

Thanks, Ellen

 

Hi Ellen,

One of our most frequently recommendations will also suit the two of you...as it has, the two of us.

My wife and I are, each, over 200 lbs.

I, too, have DDD along with herniated and bulging discs.

I sleep and wake with no back pain.

Our Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress is more than 6 years old and still in like new condition.

The quality of these mattresses is very high and all are firmer than their firmness designation.

We have the Ultra Plush, which is more like a regular plush.

I suggest either the Luxury Firm or Plush models. The "Firm" model is like the floor.

Here is a link to that line of mattresses:

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

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

Delivery 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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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