Randy writes:
Hi Pete,
Your website and blog are very informative and we have learned a lot the past few days. You seem knowledgeable, interested and honest . . . a rare combination. We hope you can help us, too.
Our current mattress is 18 years old.
I am 5’8” 135lb with a history of two fractured thoracic vertebrae, sciatica and frequent neck, upper back and shoulder pain.
My wife is 5’6”, 145 lbs with mild scoliosis and some general back pain.
Any help would be appreciated, Randy
Hi Randy,
A mattress that uses an individually pocketed coil system is designed to maintain the natural alignment of the body and spine.
THIS, is what relieves chronic back and shoulder pain.
A mattress like that, which is upholstered with pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex, will provide long lasting surface comfort.
We have two excellent quality mattress choices that use those components. And, both are on sale for the holidays.
Williams Kingston Plush Mattress, which comes with White Glove Delivery and Removal of your Old Mattress.
Shown Here:
The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress
And, the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress, made the same as the Williams Mattress, but comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.
Shown Here:
The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress
Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.
You don’t want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
Doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height and color.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:
Magniflex Foundations
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/
Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.
Keeping your mattress clean and dry and odor free will enhance longevity.
The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector
is my recommendation…the one we use at home.
It sleeps cool and works well.
Shown here:
Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector
https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/
Your neck pain maybe a result of you sleeping out of alignment on your old mattress. You may find that problem with self correct with your new mattress. If not, I recommend the PureBliss Talalay Latex Pillows.
These are the ones we use at home.
The Classic is extremely soft and comfortable.
The Shredded is especially good for relieving chronic neck pain.
Here is a link to those:
PureBliss Talalay Latex Pillows
https://www.themattressexpert.com/pure_bliss_talalay_pillows.html#/
