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The best mattress for a side sleeper that suffers with sciatica pain?

Carmen writes:

 

 

Hello Pete,

Can you recommend the best mattress for a side sleeper that suffers with sciatica pain? 

I am 5'5", 200 lbs.

Thank you, Carmen

 

Good Morning Carmen,

To me, the best mattress is one that relieves your pain, allows you to sleep well and lasts a long time.

The problem with most mattresses made these days, is that they need frequent replacing…due to the memory foam upholstery used.

The key to longevity is a mattress with no memory foam in it.

A mattress upholstered with natural latex is best for longevity.

To relieve sciatica pain, the key is to maintain the natural alignment of the spine and body. 

This will help keep the nerves in your lower back from being pinched, which causes sciatica pain.

 

My wife and I, each, weigh more than you.

I have a very bad back.

The mattress we sleep on allows me to sleep and wake without back pain.

And, it is still in like new condition, despite being 8 years old.

This is the mattress I’m recommending for you.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

You don’t have to worry about it being too soft. 

It’s not as soft as it sounds, due to the high quality and resiliency of the components.

 

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Sealy Postureperdic Plush Hotel Mattress.

Josephine writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I talked with you about a year ago when shopping for a new mattress.  

I had slept on a Sealy Postureperdic Plush Hotel Mattress, and it felt wonderful for the 1 night I slept on it.   

I understand it no longer is made. In its place is a Sealy Posturepedic Deluxe Soft mattress.  

I've not purchased any new mattress yet. 

However, after reading the reviews on this mattress I see that it gets terrible reviews.

 

I suffer from many back issues, i.e. Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Arthritis, etc.  

So, having the right mattress is so important for me.  

I’m a side and stomach sleeper and was hoping you could direct me to a mattress that would work for me.

One that offers the comfort I so hope to obtain. 

My husband can sleet on anything.

 

Please HELP! 

Thank you, Josephine.

 

Hi Josephine,

There are two good choices.

The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush is very well made.

The ups delivery is something you may or may not be able to accommodate.

It’s that ups delivery that makes it such a great value.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is our best.

Due to the high quality of the components, it’s not as soft as it sounds.

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, scheduled with you in advance, brought into your bedroom, unpacked, setup, and all packaging materials removed.

 

My wife and I have been sleeping on this mattress for several years.

It’s still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

What’s more, I sleep and wake without back pain, despite having a very bad back.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

Neither of these mattresses have any memory foam in them.

The Wolf mattress is upholstered with natural plant based polyurethane foam.

The Natura mattress is upholstered with natural Talalay Latex.

 

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Thanks, Pete

 

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VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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Can I use my heated mattress pad with the mattress topper?

Hi Pete,

I would like to know if I can use my heated mattress pad with the mattress topper?

Would it help relieve my sciatica nerve problem?

Thanks, Cindy

 

Hi Cindy,

You can use a heated mattress pad with anything other than mattresses and toppers made with memory foam.

Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms.

Memory foam is aka: visco foam, gel foam, slow recovery foam.

 

Sciatica starts with a pinched nerve at the base of your spine.

The pain radiates around the hip and down the leg.

A nerve is being pinch by the vertebrae where the discs have worn.

The best way to reduce/eliminate that kind of pain is the keep the vertebrae from pinching that nerve.

This is best achieved by maintaining the natural alignment of your spine.

The best material to use for this is a mattress made with an individually pocketed coil

 

Thwarting any effort on your part is when you buy a mattress upholstered with memory foam. Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever and will cause any back problem to become worse.

 

If you don’t have the proper support, adding a topper of any kind will end up being a total waste of money.

 

If you have an individually pocketed coil mattress that’s upholstered with memory foam, you can get by for a couple/few years by first flipping the mattress over and adding a Suite Sleep 2” Soft Organic Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

 

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

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Back pain on a new Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

Susan writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I noticed that I had been waking up with mild back pains every morning, which went away while on vacation.

We then made the decision to replace my 20-year-old Sealy Posturepedic mattress.

I went to my local store and spent hours trying out various mattresses before deciding on a Simmons Beautyrest, which felt absolutely wonderful in the store.

But when we got our delivery, the mattress felt firmer than it did in the store.

The salesman told us there was a breaking in period and to give the mattress a chance.

The first night I slept on the new mattress, the mid-back pain I had been living with had dissipated.

But after three nights on this new mattress, that mild ache has been replaced by a raging case of sciatica! 

Is this normal?

My husband also has new back pains he has never had before.

What can we do? We can't afford to buy another mattress.

Thanks, Susan

 

Hi Susan,

You have a mattress that's providing you with good support. 

What you need now is surface comfort to relieve the pressure point pain and provide a deep night's sleep.

Add a Suite Sleep 2" Soft Organic Latex Topper to that mattress, and you will be good to go.

 

It's amazing, how well it works and it lasts for many years...a true quality item.

Here is the link. You can order one on line.

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

 

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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/

 

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Hump down the middle of a cheap latex mattress topper.

Rebecca writes:

 

Dear Pete,

In 2018, I bought a latex mattress topper from one of your competitors because it was cheaper.  

I weighed 175 at the time, my husband 160. 

In the last 18 months it has developed a visible hump down the middle, separating my husband and I.  

Is this normal or did I buy a cheap knock off? 

My back still hurts every morning when I wake up.

Sincerely, Rebecca

 

Hi Rebecca,

Cheap latex comes from China, where they use clay as a filler.

When it comes to latex, you get what you pay for.

Also, a latex topper only provides surface comfort. It does not provide support.

Your back hurts your because of the mattress under the topper.

It’s the mattress that supplies the support for your back.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

The mattress under the cheap topper is a Posturepedic Mira Loma bought from Costco in 2000.  

I don't think it has any memory foam in it.  

What do you recommend for me, 5'4", 140 lbs. 69 y/o with low back pain and sciatica every morning. 

My husband 5'9" 160 lbs and can sleep on most anything.
I like the soft surface but know I need firm for support underneath.  

Thanks for any advice, Rebecca

 

Hi Rebecca,

No. In 2000, that mattress would have had no memory foam in it.

It would, also, be a two sided mattress.

Sealy went to making one sided mattresses in 2003.

As well made as that mattress was, it is 21 years old.

 

Since neither of you don’t weigh very much, there’s no need to spend a lot of money.

The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress is very similarly made.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

I suggest ordering that mattress in plush.

Ups 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/

 

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A Non-Toxic Mattress that Will Relieve Sciatica Pain.

Lee writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I are in the market for a new king mattress.  

We have a Sealy Posturepedic Barrister in our guest room that we both prefer. 

At this point though I have sciatica pain and I feel like the way the Tempurpedic grabs you is making it worse.

 

Is there an innerspring mattress that is non-toxic that you would recommend that will relieve my sciatica pain? 

Or would a spring mattress, like a Sealy Posturepedic, work well with one of your latex toppers?

 

Thanks for any information you can share.

Sincerely, Lee

 

Hi Lee,

You’ll want to avoid all of the name brands, Sealy included, if you’re looking for a mattress that has no toxic chemical off gassing.

A mattress with an individually pocketed coil unit, which contours to the shape of the body, will maintain the natural alignment of your spine, which relieves sciatica.

 

We carry a mattress that has that type of coil unit, non-toxic, and with latex upholstery so you don’t need to buy a separate latex topper.

It’s the mattress my wife and I sleep on at home.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ulltra Plush is a high quality, strong mattress that provides excellent support, comfort and durability.

Ours is more than 5.5 years old and still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

What’s more, I sleep and wake without back pain, despite having several disc related back problems...sciatica included.

 

Here is a link to that mattress, showing specifications and prices.

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

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up 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/

 

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Sciatica Back Pain on a New Stearns and Foster Hurston Mattress.

Suzanne writes:

Hello Pete, 

I purchased a new Stearns and Foster Hurston mattress, early last month, along with the adjustable frame. 

I have sciatica, and it has gotten worse with this new mattress.   

The mattress is on the low end of firm and feels comfortable while sleeping.

But when I wake up, my back pain is so bad, I can barely move.  

Would you recommend I exchange it or simply buy a topper for better support?    

If a topper, what would you recommend?

Appreciate your time, Suzanne

 

 

Hi Suzanne,

I'm sorry you spent so much money on such a bad mattress.

We once had been a Sealy/S&F retailer.

We dropped both lines when Tempurpedic bought them, in 2013.

S&F had been "The Cadillac of the Industry" for many decades prior to this.

Today, with all of the memory foam used to upholster those mattresses, they are now nothing more than expensive junk.

And, your adjustable bed base is good for nothing more than sitting up.

It has no therapeutic value, and is counter productive when it comes to dealing with sciatica.

 

There's little point in trying to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.

Return it for a refund, if you can. Exchange it if you must.

That mattress is worthless...and especially so to anyone with disc related back problems.

Memory foam is the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented....a poor quality product that also off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it's made.

 

If you are stuck with an exchange only, send me the link to the store from where your bought it.

I'll help you pick out something better.

 

Also, sleep with the mattress flat.

The adjustability of the base does nothing to maintain your spine's natural alignment.

Spinal alignment is key to relieving sciatica pain.  

 

 

 

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase longevity.

Use our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/protectors/

Thanks, Pete

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Hip and Sciatica Pain. Which Latex Topper for an Extra Firm Sealy Mattress?

Flo writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I currently have a Sealy Posturepedic Prestige extra firm mattress set. 

I am a 70 year old female, about 180 pounds, with hip and sciatica pain. I also tend to sleep hot. 

Many nights, I am unable to lay on my hip and end up sleeping in my recliner. 

After perusal of your site, my thought is to purchase a latex topper but not sure which thickness.

Sincerely, Flo

 

Hi Flo,

If your mattress is just too firm for comfort, then a latex topper is all you'll need to give you the surface comfort you want, which will relieve you hip and sciatica pain.

 

Unlike other types of foams, latex is natural. It sleeps cool and is extremely long lasting.

The topper to get is the Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex.

Shown here:

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

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase longevity.

Use our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/protectors/

Thanks, Pete

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Mattress for an adjustable bed. Sciatica, Herniated disc.

Debby writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I have an adjustable bed with two twin XL mattresses that need to be replaced.  

I have been reading all the information I can on your website but still need help.  

He is 6'1" @ 250 pounds and I am 5'3" @ 155 pounds.  

I have sciatica pain issues as well as a herniated disc.  

I have concluded that having the latex topper will be a must to have but still unsure as to the type and firmness of the mattress.  

Any help you can give me would be much appreciated!  

Thanks, Debby 

 

 

Hi Debby,

It's important that the mattress be strong enough to handle a 250 lb man and the added concentration of weight when the head of the adjustable bed is raised.

The mattress I recommend is the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

These mattresses use a double tempered steel coil, a high coil count and are upholstered with latex.

I recommend their Ultra Plush model, which is what we use at home.

After more than 4 years, with each of us at 225 lbs, the mattress is still, in like new condition. 

These mattresses are already upholstered with natural Talalay Latex. 

The purchase of a separate latex topper is not necessary for the sake of durability.

Here is a link to that line of mattresses:

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex Mattresses | The Mattress Expert The Natura GreenSpring series combines the natural elements commonly found in Natura, such as wool and latex, but it has a specially designed pocketed coil system to provide your body with extra support. themattressexpert.com

 

 

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

Delivery includes set-up and removal of your old mattresses.

 

 

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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A Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper to Relieve Sciatica and Back Pain.

Paul writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife carries all her stress in her neck and shoulders. 

She holds all her tension in that area and gets headaches and muscle tension in those areas. 

She is 5'3" and around 120-125 lbs

I have sciatic issues. When I first got out of the military, I could barely walk.. SI joint issues and lower back issues. 

I stay active focus on back exercises and stretches for sciatica, but I still have sore back and hip issues. 

I have neck issues but not as bad as my wife. I like a cool bed and don't really like being hot. 

I have disc degeneration in L4 and L5 but it's been a while since a flare up.. 

I am 5'8" 210 lbs. I've lost 15#, lately, and plan on another 20#

I have PTSD and TBI so I don't always sleep the greatest. 

But, I slept on a Simmons Beautyrest at a Holiday inn Express and had an awesome sleep on that bed. 

But, I've also read the reviews on those mattresses and they don't last very long. 

That's when I saw your review. 

Thanks, Paul

 

 

Good Morning Paul,

The reason why you sleep so well on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress is due to the pre-compressed, individually pocketed coil system.

They use a 9” coil, compressed into a 7” pocket, so the coils are always pushing back against your spine.

The coils move independently from one another, providing contouring support that automatically adjusts to the shape of your body and maintains the natural alignment of your spine.

Worn discs pinch nerves, which is what causes your sciatica.

Having the vertebrae properly aligned is what keeps the nerves from being pinched.

 

The thing about the Simmons Beautyrest that causes them to perform so poorly is the memory foam upholstery. But that is easily overcome with a latex topper.

Latex is the best upholstery material and has been for the last 100 years.

Adding a layer of latex insulates you from the memory foam and provides longevity to a mattress that was, otherwise, designed to last only a short time.

 

The mattress to buy is the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Gibson Grove Luxury Firm.

Shown here:

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

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

 

The EverEden Pure, All Natural 2” Soft Talalay Latex Topper is what you’ll add to it.

Shown here:

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

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. | The Mattress Expert 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. themattressexpert.com

 

Used together, the mattress will remain like new for many years.

And, that latex topper provides extraordinary surface comfort.

 

The other problems, your wife’s stress induced neck and shoulder pain, and your PTSD,

are not mattress related issues.

However, there is a way for you to address both of those problems.

Sit your wife in front of you and massage her neck and shoulders regularly.

 

Women, it seems to me, are easily stressed...fretting over all sorts of things.

And if PTSD can be soothed by petting an animal, logic dictates that massaging a woman’s body would enhance that effect.

Killing two birds with one stone, so to speak.

 

We do carry a pillow that is most helpful for relieving chronic neck pain.

I must admit that it works better on neck pain caused by some sort of physical problem.

Stress is more mental.

If you’d like to try that, here’s a link to that pillow.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/Natural-Talalay-LatexDown-Pillows.html

 

The Mattress Expert > Latex Pillows > Natural Talalay LatexDown Pillows - Natural Latex Pillows provide comfort lasting for years Natural Talalay LatexDown Pillows. 100% Finely chopped latex, providing the comfort and conformity of a down pillow, with the durability of latex. themattressexpert.com

The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress.

The topper and pillow ship UPS.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/protectors/

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