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Back, Hip and Shoulder Pain on a Memory Foam Mattress. Talalay Latex Topper?

Alex writes:

 

Hi Pete,

A couple of years ago, I needed a new mattress, but had very little money at the time.

Now, the mattress is causing me back, hip and shoulder pain.

I've been reading your blog posts and like the idea of buy a Talalay latex topper to go on it.

I've seen you recommend that the mattress be flipped before adding the topper.

This is a one sided mattress.

Can't I add the latex topper to the top of the mattress?

 

Thanks, Alex

 

Hi Alex,

You can, but you'll experience a better result of you flip the mattress before adding the latex topper.

The mattress you have is "One Sided" because the memory foam is only on one side.

The underside of the mattress is high density polyurethane.

The problem part of your mattress IS the memory foam.

Once you flip the mattress, the memory foam will then be on the underside where it can no longer do you any harm.

The high density poly foam will then be on top...providing much better support than the memory foam offered.

The poly foam is too firm to sleep on comfortably, which is why you'll buy the latex topper.

The Pure Talalay Bliss 2" or 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper provides extraordinary surface comfort.

No only that, the latex absorbs all of your body weight, which will add years of life to that mattress.

Here's a link to those latex toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

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Back and Hip Pain on a Simmons Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress.

Linda writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I bought a Simmons Hybrid mattress almost a year ago. 

Over the last few months, my back and hip pain has become terrible...sending me to a chiropractor. 

I did research and found that memory foam mattresses can break down over time. 

I am so disappointed in this mattress. 

Before that, I had a pillow top. I had the same issue with hips, with that mattress too. 

Both were great at first, and both didn't take long to change for the worst.

 

My question is, can I use a latex topper on this mattress? 

I fully intend to get rid of this mattress, if the latex topper doesn't work. 

Thank you for any help. 

Linda

 

Hi Linda,

Listening to the salespeople at stores, you'd think that memory foam was the best thing since sliced bread. 

The only thing it's good for, is making the sale, and cause you to replace it frequently.

For the consumer, it's a nightmare...the worst upholstery material ever invented.

 

The latex toppers do work, and do so amazingly well.

Buy a Pure Talalay Bliss 2" or 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

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When it arrives, flip your one sided mattress over to the firm, non-memory foam side and apply the latex topper.

Then, you will experience the difference between the best that's ever been, and the junk they sell in stores. 

You'll be amazed at the comfort and the lack of pain.

You can order that online.

 

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A 3" Plush Latex Topper on a Firm Serta Hybrid Mattress.

Vicki writes:

 

Hi Peter, 

I've played Goldilocks with beds, this past year, I wonder if there will be a just right mattress with my pressure points. 

I am a side and back sleeper.  Will the 3" Plush Talalay Latex topper give me enough pain relief at the hips? 

I want the good support from the mattress, but I also want more comfort at the top of the mattress.

I know you are a big Simmons firm fan and think the foam in them is a little better than other brands.  

I have one of the new Serta  hybrids. I'm guessing their foam has still not improved that much, right?  

Thanks, Vicki

 

Hi Vicki,

The name brand hybrids are all upholstered with memory foam, very much like the Serta you already hate.

My wife has a sensitive hip. We use a Pure Talalay Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper on our mattress, at home.

This gives her the pain relief in her hip and will do the same for your hip.

 

Latex is nothing like memory foam.

Latex gives easily and holds you up...both, soft and resilient.

A firm mattress for support and the Plush Latex Topper is an excellent sleep system combination for providing proper spinal support and pressure point relief.

It's, really, quite comfy.

Here are the links:

 

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

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In Need of King Size Mattress Like the Westin Heavenly Bed.

Wendy writes:

 

Hello Pete,

My husband and I had slept beautifully on a queen size Westin heavenly bed for over 10 years. 

I was in need of replacing and we wanted to switch to to king size which we did maybe 4 years ago.

 

We ordered a king size Heavenly bed, which began to sag badly after about six months. 

They replaced it and the same thing happened, so we bought a different mattress, and now, a year and a half later, it is very saggy.

It is causing low back pain, and pain in the hips and shoulders from pressure.  

 

My husband and I are both side sleepers, and he weighs about 160 pounds and I weigh about 120 pounds. 

We were surprised our mattresses have not lasted long. The quality isn’t what it used to be. 

 

What are your recommendations for us as far as mattress, base support and any toppers.

Thanks, Wendy

 

 

 

Hi Wendy,

The Westin Heavenly Bed is a Simmons Beautyrest.
Your original mattress had no memory foam in it.
It was upholstered with polyurethane foam and maybe some latex.

Today, all Beautyrest mattresses are upholstered with memory foam.
Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented...purposefully designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

It’s not an overall reduction in quality...just that one component that has caused the problems you’ve encountered...along with so many other people.

It is the pre-compressed, individually pocketed coils that provides great support.
I have two recommendations for you.

1) A Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Series Gibson Grove Luxury Firm Mattress and a Latex Topper to go on it.

The latex topper will insulate you from the memory foam and cause the mattress to remain like new for many years.

Add a Pure Talalay Bliss 2" or 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.
Here are the links for both products.
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-world-class/

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

2) A Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.
This uses the same type of coil system as the Simmons Beautyrest.
The number of coils is greater and the coils are stronger.
Also, the upholstery material is natural Talalay Latex and contains no memory foam.
Latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years.
We have this mattress at home.
And despite us being much heavier than either of you, our mattress remains in like new condition, without so much as a dent in it, after the 4 years we’ve had it.
Here’s a link to that mattress.

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

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Either way, the mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up and removal of your old mattress.
The latex topper arrives via UPS.
Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,
Thank you for your helpful suggestions. 
We were also looking at the Wolf Two Sided mattresses.

They can be flipped and turned and set on a foundation, not requiring a box spring.

And, using a topper that can be changed out over the years, will make it less expensive. 

I think we are feeling wary of the one sided plush mattresses. 

Also, the Wolf Two Sided Mattresses, have a good number of pocketed springs. 

How does is compare to the Beautyrest?
Thanks for your help,
Wendy

 

Hi Wendy,
The Wolf Two Sided Mattress is a good choice for your weights.

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

Wolf Double Sided Flippable Mattresses | The Mattress Expert Introducing the Duo-Comfort mattress, providing your customer with comfort options in one single mattress. The Duo-Comfort is a 11″ double-sided mattress that has a firm side and a plush side. themattressexpert.com

Compared to the Beautyrests, the Wolf coils are tempered. Simmons does not temper their coils.

And the upholstery is plant based poly foam...NO Memory Foam 

Also, the Wolf mattresses are shrink wrapped, rolled and boxed.
They ship via UPS...dropped off at the front door.
They don’t offer white glove delivery service.

If you’re ok with that, you’ll be happy with the years of service it provides.

 

 

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My Hip Pain is Worse on a Memory Foam Mattress.

Jill writes:

Hi Pete, 

I've been reading through your blogs and website during a restless night's sleep. 

I am 26 and have wrestled with hip pain for over two years. 

When it started I was very fit, and thought it may have been a sport injury and sought physio/chiropractic care. 

They could not find any trigger other than muscle imbalance/a weak core.

Since then, the hip pain comes and goes in waves. 

I try to keep up with core strengthening exercises and expensive physio visits that relieve some of the discomfort.

 

Two weeks ago I went to Southeast Asia and all the mattresses we slept on were rock hard. 

The hip pain totally disappeared. 

I then realized I had bought my medium-firm memory foam mattress, about four months before my hip pain began. 

I got back home on Sunday and the hip pain is worse after one night's sleep. So, bought a new mattress Monday. 

The salesman recommended the same line of mattress but the firm model. 

I spent a fair amount of time at the store.

So, based on his suggestion and my desperation to deal with the problem, I purchased that mattress. 

It was delivered the next day, Tuesday of this week. Here it is, Friday, and my hip pain isn't any better.

 

After reading your feedback to others with hip pain, I see that I made another wrong purchase. 

The beds during my trip were far from comfortable and I know I need to find a happy medium. 

But, I'm so sick of the pain that has disrupted my lifestyle and sleeping habits. 

Now that I am confident of the cause, I am committed to finding the solution as soon as possible. 

 

I was wondering if the Latex toppers, you have suggested to others, would have any benefit on a firm memory foam mattress. 

Thanks for any suggestions you can provide. I'm 5'6" and about 140lbs. 

Jill

 

Hi Jill,

Your problem, concerning your mattress, is the memory foam.

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

You then sink into it...totally throwing off the alignment of your body...creating the pressure point pain it claims to relieve.

 

Most female hip pain is simply a pressure point problem.

For that, the softer sleeping surface of the latex topper works well. 

However, it seems that your hip pain may be different...especially since you felt relief from sleeping on a hard mattress.

 

Before buying anything, flip your mattress over.

It is intended to be a one sided mattress. But, the memory foam is supported by very firm high density polyurethane foam.

Flipping the mattress will put the memory foam at the bottom and the firm poly foam on top.

It seems to me that THIS should be all your need to do.

 

After sleeping on that side, you can then determine if you need a latex topper to make it more comfortable.

If so, the Pure Talalay Bliss 2" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper would be the one to get.

Here is a link to those latex toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

UPS Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

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Pure Bliss Plush Talalay Latex Topper to Relieve Hip Pain from a Too Firm Mattress.

Victoria writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have been looking into the Pure Bliss 2" Talalay mattress toppers. 

I'm encouraged to see you put your stamp of approval on them. 

I see yours are described as plush or firm.    

Is it safe to say that the plush one will give me relief from a too firm mattress, that is causing me hip pain? 

Thanks for your insight!

Victoria

 

Hi Victoria,

Yes. The Pure Talalay Bliss Plush Latex Topper is the one to get. And the 2" is usually enough to do the job.

Latex is like nothing else. Plush Latex provides extraordinary comfort that remains like new for many years.

Latex is the best upholstery material anywhere on the planet...and has been so for the last 100 years.

Here is a link to them.

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

UPS Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Protect and maximize your mattress investment. Use a waterproof mattress protector.

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Protectors | The Mattress Expert Our fitted sheet style mattress protector is designed to be undetectable under your fitted sheet. First, we started with an incredibly soft 100% GOTS certified organic cotton jersey sleeping surface. themattressexpert.com

 

 

Thanks, Pete

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Natura Bourdolay Natural Plush Latex to Replace a Sealy Memory Foam Mattress.

Cynthia writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am a 355 lb woman. 

I replaced my coil mattress, approximately two years ago, with a Sealy memory foam mattress and an adjustable bed frame. 

As memory foam does it conformed to my body creating a mold and a significant indentation in my mattress. 

I now sleep at a slope which is uncomfortable and causes me severe knee pain each night. 

I was diagnosed, recently, with severe knee arthritis in both knees. 

I think the firmness of the foam is playing a role in aggravating the knee pain.
My most significant and ongoing concern is that I barely sleep each night. 

This has been going on for 2+ years, and I am physically exhausted.
I need a mattress that will support my weight and not cause a slope or hole. 

BUT, it must be soft enough not cause knee or hip pain because I sleep on my side. 

If I could use my adjustable bed frame with it that would be a plus. 

I have been looking at all types of reviews on the internet. 

You seemed the most thorough and intelligent. 

I saw a few different recommendations from you and would like to know what you think would be best for me. 

I just want to be able to sleep.
Thank you for your time.
Cynthia

Hi Cynthia,

The name brands, for the most part, have gone bad. What you bought is one of the worst mattresses made.

Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented for use in or as a mattress. 

It's pure junk and absolutely worthless....contrary to all the hype, ads, and sales pitches.

 

There are very few mattresses that will hold your weight for very long. 

The strongest, most durable and most comfortable, is an all latex mattress, made of Natural Talalay Latex.

Latex is and has been the best upholstery material you can buy, anywhere on the planet, for the last 100 years.

An all latex mattress will also work well on your adjustable bed base.

The specific model latex mattress that I recommend for you, is the Natura of Canada Bourdolay Plush.

The link to view that mattress, shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/NaturaLatex-Blossom-Plush-Mattress.html

 

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This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

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Thanks, Pete

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Tuft and Needle Mattress Aggravating Back and Hip Pain.

Wesley writes:

 

Hi Peter,

We have had a Tuft and Needle mattress for about 4 years.

My wife can't sleep on it without hip pain, so she's been sleeping on the sofa.

I would, very much, like to have her back sleeping with me.

We are in our late 60s and each of us are a bit overweight.

And, I have a disc related back problems, which are aggravated by this mattress.

Unfortunately, there isn't room for both of us on the sofa. 

What do you recommend that will work for us and do so long term.

Thanks, Wesley

 

Hi Wesley,

The quality and longevity of a mattress is in direct relation to the quality of the components inside.

The mattress I'm recommending is that which we have at home...The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

My wife and I are of similar age and weight and with the same physical ailments.

We sleep and wake without pain. This mattress is now 4 years old, and still in like new condition.

That mattress, shown here:

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

Don't let the "ultra plush" throw you...it is not as soft as it sounds...due to the high quality of the components.

The Natural Talalay Latex upholstery is far more resilient than any other type of upholstery material available.

Add to that, a very high coil count, with each coil being made of double tempered steel.

 

The individually pocketed coil system provides contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of your spine, which relieves disc related back pain.

A side benefit of this type of coil system is that you don't feel each other move, or getting in or out of bed.

 

Please, let me know if you or the Mrs. have any questions.

 

This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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Pure Talalay Bliss 2" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper for a Too Firm Kingsdown Mattress.

Jamie writes:

 

Hi Peter,

We got a new mattress, settling on a Kingsdown. We bought it in the firm version.

The issue we are running into it that the bed is just too hard for both of us. 

I’m 6’2 and 245, while my wife is 5’2 and 120.  

It gives me shoulder pain and causes hip pain for my wife.

And, generally, we are having problems sleeping on this mattress. We are back and side sleepers.   

Hopefully, this mattress will hold up over time under my weight. 

We are looking into adding a Pure Bliss Talalay latex topper, which might help the comfort situation.

We need your help to figure out what the best setup might be to help us get a pain free, good night’s sleep.  

It’s all very confusing so your help is most appreciated.

Thanks, Jamie

 

 

Hi Jamie,

Optimally, a body requires firm support and a soft sleeping surface for good night's sleep.

You already have the firm support. The pocketed coils provide firm, contouring support, which is the best type. 

We often recommend a firm Simmons Beautyrest with a soft latex topper for the same reason.

The Simmons Beautyrest mattresses also use a pocketed coil.

It seems to me that all you need is a layer of soft latex to finish the job.

A Pure Bliss 2" Natural Talalay Latex Topper is all it takes to relieve the pressure point pains and relax the muscles.

THIS, is what will give you the deep sleep you're after.

Here is a link to those Latex Toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Herniated Discs, Hip Bursitis, Pure Bliss Plush Natural Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

Judy writes:

Hi Pete,

Before I order a Pure Bliss Plush Natural Talalay Latex mattress topper, should I buy the 2" or 3"?

Issue is hip bursitis...no surgical history.  

Husband is a back sleeper and is very comfortable on Simmons Beautyrest firm mattress. 

He has herniated discs, and seems to like the firm feel.

I, obviously, need more comfort given my hip pain.

Thanks, Judy

 

Hi Judy,

I worry about the use of the 3", especially when herniated discs are involved. 

The greater depth of softness, that the 3" provides, can often be too much, throwing off the alignment of the spine.

This tends to aggravate that kind of condition. 

This never happens with the 2"....providing surface comfort without negating the underlying firm support of the mattress.

Here's a link to the Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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