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Memory Foam Mattress or Topper for Spinal Stenosis

Brian writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

My brother, who is 73 years old, has severe spinal stenosis and I would Like to recommend one of your mattresses or memory foam toppers. 

From research I have learned that, generally, memory foam mattresses are able to reduce pressure points.

They are better than any other types of mattresses, according to the American Sleep Association. 

According to them, you want to stray from innerspring mattress, if you want to give your body proper back support.  

Could you, please, let me know your recommendations. 

I look forward to your response.

Cheers, Brian

 

 

Hi Brian,

What you've learned is how to make the sale. The information you have is sales hype...and completely opposite of the truth.

 

The mattress industry has gone from concerning itself with making quality products, to maximizing profit. Memory foam is what they use for that.

The American Sleep Association is either corrupt, or clueless.

I do know that the people at Consumer Reports are clueless...and not, likely, corrupt.

It hardly matters, since the same bad information is the same from both.

 

Memory foam is 15-20 years old. In that time, it has proven to be the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented.

Memory Foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive...softening as it warms from your body heat.

As it softens, you sink into it. Memory foam isn't very resilient to start with, so within a couple/few months, you're sinking through it....

...at which time, it has lost all support and comfort.

 

I remember the first commercials for it, all those years ago, where a hand was pressed into the memory foam and removed, to show a hand print that lingered.

I remember thinking, "Who, in their right mind, would think that's a good idea?".

Well, like they say, tell a lie often enough, and it's perceived as true.

The tremendous amount of advertising and all of the sales hype, is what has created the demand for something that is nothing but pure junk. 

 

As if being a lousy product isn't bad enough, memory foam also creates a health hazard...off gassing the toxic chemicals from which it's made.

 

 

At this point, in our relationship, I have, either, gotten through to you...or, you figure I don't know what I'm talking about...

...since my advice is opposite to the misinformation you've received, thus far.

If the later, go your own way and I wish you luck. You're going to need it.

If the former, I'll need to know your brother's size...(height and weight)...in order to offer an appropriate recommendation.

Thanks, Pete

 

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Serta I-Comfort Mattress is Causing Pressure Point Pain.

Reba writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a Serta I-comfort medium hybrid mattress, 3 months old.

I am a side sleeper, and I am having pressure point pain with this mattress. 

Would a good latex topper help or do I need to try another mattress?

Thanks, Reba

 

Hi Reba,

Anymore, a latex topper is necessary to use with any name brand mattress.

It overcomes the negative effects of the memory foam in the mattress.

It’s better to buy a mattress without memory foam.

If you are able to exchange your mattress without cost, send me a link to the website of the store from where you bought it. I’ll help you pick out something better.

However, most stores are a sea of mattresses, all upholstered with memory foam.

If you’re past your exchange time, then yes, a latex topper for what you have will help.

Here is a link where you can view and buy one. A 2” Plush Talalay Latex Topper is all you need.

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

If you decide to order a latex topper, try it on top of your mattress first.

Then, after a couple of nights, flip the mattress over and add the topper.

You’ll find one side to be more comfortable than the other. Simply use it that way.

Quite often, it’s the flip side with the topper on it, that is preferred.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Natural Talalay Latex Mattress Toppers Delivered to Canada.

Janet writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've written to you before and you were kind enough to help me find a good mattress for my husband and I, here in Canada.

We took your advice and ended up with a luxury firm Simmons Beautyrest. 

The back pain we had been experiencing, totally disappeared, just as you said it would.

However, we are getting some pain from pressure points, shoulders and hips. 

After reading more of your blog, we see that you often recommend a soft talalay latex topper to relieve pressure points.

It sounds like the perfect solution. Can you tell me where I can find in Canada?

Thanks again for all of your help. Janet

 

Hi Janet,

The soft talalay latex mattress topper will, not only relieve your pressure points, it will also relax your muscles for deep night's sleep.

What's more, latex is extremely resilient...absorbing most or all of your body weight. 

The result is a mattress that will last a whole lot longer than it would without the latex topper.

That makes a latex mattress topper the only thing you can buy in this industry that more than pays for itself.

There's no need to go hunting for one. We deal with a company in Quebec, "Natura".

Their Talalay Latex comes from the same source as our others...Latex International, here in the states.

I understand that Canadians are often subject to suffering along with Chinese imports. Not the case here. 

Here is a link to those. I recommend the lesser expensive "Ultimate" model. 

 

UPS Delivery is free anywhere in Canada...and, there's none of that 13% sales tax.

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

Thanks, Pete

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Back and Shoulder Pain from a Plush Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Joe writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I saw your website, and would like to ask for your advice.

I have a lot of issues with 2 primary areas: lower back and shoulder/neck. 

For years, a firm mattress  was very comfortable for me, but when my neck/shoulder pain started up, I found I couldn't sleep on it any longer. 

I didn't try a topper then. Instead, I bought a new mattress, a plush Simmons Beautyrest. 

The problem is that the mattress is too soft for my back, but wonderful for my shoulder/neck area. 

When my back hurts from having slept on this Beautyrest mattress, I sleep on a wool topper + camping mattress on the floor. 

Then my back feels much better, but my shoulder and neck feel awful. 

Help! I'm not sure what I need to try next. Is the Simmons Beautyrest known as being a too soft mattress? 

Is there anything I could try to make it firmer for my lower back, but to keep the plush cushioning for my shoulder/neck area? 

Is there another combination that you suggest trying?

Thanks in advance, Joe

 

Hi Joe,

There are two problems with that Simmons Beautyrest, that could have been avoided.

Their plush models are made plush by thinning the steel from which the coils are made, which provides a greater depth of softness.

And, the upholstery is memory foam, which isn't resilient and adds to the over-all softness.

If you had looked at reviews, on line, for Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, you would have found that they are horrible.

The reason why they are soo bad, is due to the the way they're bought and sold.

When you walk into a store, the salesperson takes the path of least resistance and recommends that your choice be based on comfort.

As a result, most people will buy a plush or pillowtop model. Nether holds up well, hence all the poor reviews.

The thinner wire coils and the memory foam in the pillowtops cause premature wear and pain, due the poor support.

If you look at the Simmons Beautyrest models, on our website, you will find NO Plush or Pillowtop models listed.

Even though I have them available to me for sale, I won't sell them because they are soo consumer unfriendly.

 

You don't mention your size, so let me give you the information I use to determine which model I recommend.

The choice depends on the pressure that will be placed upon the mattress.

Smaller size adults: The Simmons Beautyrest Silver Series Great Lakes Cove in Luxury Firm.

Average size adults: The Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Series Gibson Grove in Luxury Firm.

Heavy adults (200-250 lbs.): The Simmons Beautyrest Black Series Desiree in Luxury Firm

 

These will provide the firmer support your spine needs.

However, all of them are upholstered with memory foam. 

To overcome the memory foam and provide surface comfort that sleeps cool and remains like new for many years, add an EverEden 2" Soft Latex Topper.

This sleep system combination is tried and true...has been for the last 15 years.

You will love both, the support and the comfort it provides.

 

Here are links to all those products:

Silver Series:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-classic/

Beautyrest Recharge Classic Mattress by Simmons For Sale ... themattressexpert.com FREE Shipping on all Simmons Beauryrest Recharge Classic Mattresses From The Mattress Expert. These Mattresses are built with support and comfort in mind!

Platinum Series:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-world-class/

Beautyrest Recharge World Class Mattresses For Sale | The ... themattressexpert.com Beautyrest Recharge World Class Mattress is known for providing both comfort and support. Contact The Mattress Expert to order yours today! 856-874-6894

Black Series:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

Beautyrest Black Mattress by Simmons For Sale | The ... themattressexpert.com Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattresses are ON SALE with FREE DELIVERY from The Mattress Expert. Call today to place your order! 856-874-6894

EverEden Pure, All Natural Latex Toppers:
https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

The mattresses come with white glove delivery. The latex topper arrives via UPS.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

Both take about 2 weeks to arrive.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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4 Month Old Tempur-pedic Mattress Causing Hip Pain.

Bo writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a tempur-pedic mattress that we have been sleeping on for about 4 months. 

In the last couple of weeks, my hips have started hurting when I sleep on either side. 

They hurt all day long and sometimes hard to walk because of the pain.  

Could this be from the mattress? If so, what do you suggest.

Thank you, Bo

 

 

Hi Bo,

You can soften the surface of your mattress with an EverEden Pure All Natural Soft Talalay Latex Topper...the best quality Latex on the planet.

A layer of soft latex will cushion your hips, and relieve the pain.

You can view those by clicking on this link.

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

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com 100% All-Natural Vytex Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. Ever-Eden’s Vytex Dunlop is, virtually, Allergen Free. And while the Vytex Dunlop comes in the same 2 choices of comfort levels, Dunlop is a more dense material and does not have as supple a feel as the Talalay Latex Toppers.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Mattress Recommendation Similar to the Stearns and Foster Bruno Clair.

Joyce writes:

 

Hi Pete,   

I stumbled onto your website and read so much information on the foam mattresses, I appreciate the information you shared.  

I purchased a Nolah king size mattress, this past May, with a 120 day risk free trial.   

Today was the 120th day and I just requested the return.

As much as I wanted to love the mattress and the adjustable base, I wake up in pain all over.  

 

I recently went on vacation, and slept on a regular spring mattress, that I absolutely loved.  

It was a Stearns and Foster Bruno Clair mattress. (my google search of this mattress is what led me to your blog and website). 

I really wanted to buy this mattress, but found it was discontinued.  

 

I would like to keep my adjustable base, but I don't want another memory foam bed, as it has no bounce and no push back.

 

I do have bursitis in my hip and shoulder that flares on occasion for sometimes months at a time.   

I thought the Nolah would relieve the pressure points, and while it took the pressure off my hip, my back and even legs have never felt worse. 

I never had a back or leg problem before. 

 

So, I'm looking for recommendations. I'm 5'8, 175 lbs with some bursitis issues.   

I loved that Bruno Clair but can't get it.  Can you recommend a mattress that might be right for me? 

Either a spring similar to Bruno Clair, where I assume I won't be able to use my adjustable base, or a mattress I can use with my adjustable base with.

One that has bounce and push back? 

 

Thanks for your help!

Joyce

 

 

Hi Joyce,

When that Bruno Clair Stearns & Foster mattress was made, this was a legitimate industry.

Manufacturers competed with one another to make a better mattress.

Retailers competed with one another to bring those mattresses to you at a better price.

All of the name brands could be trusted to provide quality, with S&F among the best of them.

In fact, S&F had been considered "The Cadillac of the Industry" for many decades.

 

Those days are long gone....starting around the turn of the century.

Memory foam was introduced a couple years before. Name brand mattresses went from being two sided to one sided, a couple years after.

As the years went by, the name brands began adding memory foam to some of their mattresses.

Later, all of the name brands were sold to investors, who use memory foam to increase profit and recoup their investment.

 

As it became clear that there was lots of money to be made, in this industry, new brands sprang up...like your Nolah mattress.

Every one of them claimed a product that was the latest greatest thing...claiming "State of the Art" technology.

One line of BS after another produced interest from people, like you, who fell into all the hype.

(That was not a personal attack. You are but one of millions who have been taken in by all that hype.)

 

All of the name brands, once sold, became companies making products that need frequent replacing...thanks to all the memory foam.

Sealy/S&F was purchased by Tempurpedic in 2013. By January of 2014, S&F went from "The Best" to being nothing more than expensive junk.

As a Sealy/S&F retailer, I was greatly disappointed. We dropped both lines and went shopping at the trade shows for something better.

 

Good quality wasn't easy to find. You'd be amazed at all the new brands that popped up...all promoting memory foam.

We did find some that suited my desire for quality. 

One, was The Wolf Company...which turned out to be the oldest mattress manufacturer in the country, that has been owned and operated by the same family...since 1873. They make a good quality mattress, but nothing like the quality of those old S&F mattress.

The best, we've encountered, is an old brand from Canada..."Natura".

 

My wife and I have been sleeping on a Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress for the last 3+ years.

We are heavier than you. My wife with a sensitive hip and me with lots of disc related back problems.

We sleep without pain, and this mattress is STILL in like new condition.

Their Ultra Plush model is what we have and what I am recommending for you.

That line shown here:

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex ... themattressexpert.com All Mattresses are Freshly Made to Fill Your Order. Approx. Delivery Wait Time: 3 to 4 weeks. White Glove Delivery Includes: Set-Up in your Bedroom,

These mattresses will work with your adjustable bed base.

They are, currently, taking about 4 weeks to arrive.

White Glove Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Saving a Sealy SpringFree Meadowcrest Ultra Plush Latex Mattress.

Jason writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I have had a Sealy SpringFree Meadowcrest since 2007.  It’s been a great mattress up until the last year or so.  

I’m mostly a stomach sleeper while sometimes sleeping on my side.  

I’ve been waking up with sore shoulders or while sleeping on my stomach, my arms will fall asleep depending on what position they are in.  

My wife doesn’t usually have any problems.  

The Meadowcrest was the ultra plush model of the Spring Free series.

Do you think it would be worthwhile flipping it and adding one of your toppers as you’ve suggested with the plush model?  

Thank you, Jason

 

 

Hi Jason,

It’s the polyurethane foam on top of the latex that has compressed...the source of your problems.

When you flip that mattress, the worn poly foam is at the bottom and the firm latex is at the top.

Adding an EverEden Pure All Natural 3” Soft Talalay Latex Topper will restore the surface feel. 

What’s more, the latex topper will not compress...as did the poly foam.

You’ll enjoy that mattress for many more years.

Here’s a link to that topper.

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

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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A Large Woman Replacing a Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattress.

Sarah writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have an older Simmons Beautyrest World Class Pinnacle Pillow Top. I am finding it to be very uncomfortable, so it's time for a new one. 

I sleep on my side and get pressure points on my shoulder and hip. 

Sleeping on my back is also uncomfortable. I spend a lot of time tossing and turning. 

I am a large woman, 35 years old, 5'6" and weigh 250 lbs. Mattress shopping has been overwhelming so far.

I have no idea what type or even what brand I should be looking at. 

Any advice?

Thanks, Sarah

 

 

Hi Sarah,

You based your last decision on your physical comfort, which was fine, since they wore well. 

Today's mattresses are made to sell, not last....using memory foam upholstery that your old Simmons Beautyrest World Class model didn't have.

The initial comfort of your mattress faded due to the pillowtop, and now is painful to sleep on.

Pillowtops don't hold up well. That would be the first thing to avoid.

 

Understand that a mattress is a pressure sensitive item. The more pressure you put upon it, the faster it will wear.

The memory foam, used in today's mattresses, is also temperature sensitive...softening as it warms from your body heat.

So now, you don't have to weigh a lot to compress a mattress. But, if you do weigh a lot, the mattress won't last more than a year. 

 

Memory foam is designed to provide initial comfort that will easily make the sale.

Memory foam is designed to NOT last for very long. The mattress industry is geared to making mattresses that need to be replaced frequently.

So, going to a store to pick out a mattress will produce more of the same of what you have just experienced....within months instead of years.

 

However, there is a way to get what you want and have it last...being comfortable and supported over a much longer period of time.

You do this, by substituting high quality products for the crappy products currently being used.

 

Start off with a mattress that is strong enough to hold your weight. Plush and pillowtop mattresses will not do this.

The strongest name brand model on the market today, is the Simmons Beautyrest Black Series.

The difference is that half of the coils in the Black Series uses a triple strand wire "Cable Coil"...a coil that is heavier than any other.

The mattress that will best under your weight is the Calista extra firm model, shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

Beautyrest Black Mattress by Simmons For Sale | The ... themattressexpert.com Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattresses are ON SALE with FREE DELIVERY from The Mattress Expert. Call today to place your order! 856-874-6894

The upholstery material that will provide softness and not wear out anytime soon, is pure, all natural latex. 

Two inches of the EverEden Soft Vytex Dunlop Latex will provide surface comfort that is uniquely comfortable.

It provides a zero-gravity feel. You don't sink through it. 

It holds you up and relives your pressure points and relaxes your muscles so that you can sleep deeply.

Together, the mattress and topper provide everything your body needs...firm contouring support for your spine and a comfortable sleeping surface.

Latex is all-natural and far more resilient than any other type of chemical based foam. 

Being so, it absorbs much of your body weight and the mattress lasts longer as a result of that.

Here is the link to the latex toppers.

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

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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A Soft Latex Topper on a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress to Relieve Shoulder and Hip Pain.

Sheila writes:

 

Dear Mattress Expert,

My husband and I have a Simmons Beautyrest World Class Mattress of about 7 years old.  

I sleep comfortably on it, but my husband has a rotator cuff injury, which makes his shoulder painful in bed, and he feels his hip.  

We are both side sleepers.  He weighs 183 pounds and I weigh 150 pounds. We are wondering whether to get a new mattress set.

We have read so much about mattresses online and have tried out different mattresses in stores, but are confused as to what would suit us best.

We did like the feel of Serta Pillowtop, the King bed with 1117 coils, memory foam with gel pillowtop and the duet coil system.  

Would you recommend this one?  Or do you think something else would be better for us?

We would appreciate your advice.

Best wishes, Sheila 

 

Hi Sheila,

Your husband's rotator cuff injury won't feel better on a memory foam pillowtop mattress for long.

It will, in fact, make his shoulder worse within a mattress of months.

It sounds like your mattress is perfectly fine, except for the pressure it's causing your husband at the surface.

All you need is some surface softness that won't lose it's comfort...as memory foam will.

The best material is and always has been all natural latex. 

An EverEden Pure, All Natural 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper for your mattress will solve his problem...and do so long term.

Here is a link to that latex topper:

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

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

You can order that online.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

ALSO IMPORTANT:

I suggest using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will greatly extend the life and loft of the upholstery materials inside. Ours sleep cool and make NO Noise.

Shown here:

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

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Soft Latex Topper to Relieve Pressure Point Pain from a Too Firm Mattress.

Suzanne writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a new mattress that is too firm. 

Is now a good time to add the soft latex foam topper?

I'm experiencing pressure pain at the hip.

Thanks, Suzanne 

 

Hi Suzanne,

Yes. Now would be a good time to add the topper. 

The EverEden Pure, All Natural 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper will do the trick.

It makes a world of difference in providing the surface comfort and for relieving pressure point pain.

Here is a link to those latex toppers. You can order online.

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

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress. themattressexpert.com

ALSO IMPORTANT:

I suggest using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will greatly extend the life and loft of the upholstery materials inside. Ours sleep cool and make NO Noise.

Shown here:

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

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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