The Mattress Expert

Back aches on a new Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Mike writes:

Pete,

My wife and I purchased a Queen size Simmons Beautyrest PressureSmart 2.0 Plush Pillow Top mattress from Mattress Firm this past April.  

We started having back aches after about 60 days and thought it was due to our exercise, age and outdoor activities. 

We are still dealing with the back pains and believe it has to be the mattress.  

The mattress is no longer within the 120 day guarantee.

We have finally decided it is time to change.  

Can you recommend a good mattress for us.

My wife is 5’4” 130lbs and I am 5’8” 160lbs.  

We both in good shape in our late 50’s and exercise daily.  

P.S. our last mattress we had for 15yrs and we never had an ache.  

Can’t remember what the brand was.

Thank you for your help!!

Mike

 

Hi Mike,

The problem with your mattress is the memory foam upholstery.

Simmons was sold in 2016 to an investment group that also bought Serta.

Memory foam is used to cause mattresses to need frequent replacing, which has enhanced profits for those making it and selling it.

Contrary to all the hype, memory foam is the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented…from a consumer’s standpoint.

 

To relieve chronic back pain, you need a mattress using an individually pocketed coil system, which provides firm contouring support, which maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine….without memory foam upholstery.

 

Pure, durable and comfortable Latex is and has been the best…most comfortable and longest lasting upholstery material for the last 100 years.

 

We carry a line of mattresses from The Williams Mattress Co.

These use a stronger version of the pocketed coils in the Beautyrest and uses pure, hypoallergenic latex upholstery.

There are 3 models in the line, becoming more comfortable with each higher model.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

 

As you can see, they’re rather pricey.

We are planning a new years sale, which will dramatically lower those prices.

Queen size sale prices for York $2449, Oxford $2869, Bristol $3429.

These come in your choice of: Firm, Plush or Dual Comfort.

 

The prices include White Glove Delivery, setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

Or you can opt for FedEx shipping to the front door for an additional $100 reduction.

Delivery takes approximately 2 weeks.

 

You can order by phone and get those sale prices now.

When you call, leave a message and I’ll return your call.

 

These mattresses are designed to remain supportive and comfortable for 20 years.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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After almost a year of shopping, I was looking into purchasing one of these mattresses.

Shew writes:

 

Hi Pete,

After almost a year of shopping, I was looking into purchasing one of these mattresses. 

Wolf Jessica one sided or the Brandy-Lynn two sided, which don't seem to be available.

 

I was looking into a firm mattress with a latex topper.

Suite Sleep Pure Organic Latex Mattress Toppers. (Looking for 2" soft)

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

 

Can you recommend an available mattress?

Thanks, Shew

 

Good Morning Shew,

Both of those mattresses were discontinued only a couple of months ago.

Our one remaining Wolf mattress, the Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop, will have the feel of a firm mattress with a topper, and still be in a lower price range.

We’ve sold many of them and all are enjoying it.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress-2/tulah-luxury-plush-eurotop/

We also carry a couple of high end lines, which also use an individually pocketed coil system, but are upholstered with latex. These are extremely long lasting mattresses.

My wife and I have been sleeping on the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress for the past 9+ years…still like new with each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

Shown here:

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

The other high-end line is the Williams Mattress Company.

These, too, use an individually pocketed coil with organic latex.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

Latex is the most resilient upholstery material available.

It’s comfortable, but you don’t sink into it. It holds you up.

The feel it creates is unique and best described as Floating.

 

All of these mattresses are firmer than they sound. 

So, you won’t be sacrificing the firm feel you’re looking for.

 

The Wolf mattress ships via FedEx.

The Natura and Williams mattresses come with white glove delivery.

Delivery is Free

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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My wife has been complaining about our Tempur-Pedic mattress ever since we got it, 3 years ago.

Jason writes:

Hi Pete,

My wife has been complaining about our mattress ever since we got it, 3 years ago.

It's a Tempur-Pedic, which we spent a lot of money on.

I can't tell you how disappointed we both are with this...especially after all the hype it took to sell it to us.

We were told that it would relieve my back pain and that it had cooling technology.

Well, my back did feel better for the first couple of months. Now, I'm in more pain than ever before.

My wife was told that it would provide relief to her hot flashes. 

Not only does it not do that, the heat factor is now worse.

After registering a complaint and having the mattress inspected, we were told that there's nothing wrong with the mattress. We can't return it and we can't live with it.

 

We have been jammed together in our queen size guest room for the past few months and miss our king size.

We are having company over next month and will have to go back to the Tempur-Pedic.

We are absolutely dreading that.

I want to surprise my wife with a new mattress before that happens.

Can you help me?

Thanks, Jason

 

Hi Jason,

The reason for all of your problems is the memory foam in that mattress.

Any mattress upholstered with memory foam will produce the same sad results.

 

An individually pocketed coil system is key to relieving chronic back pain.

Only memory foam sleeps hot. It's temperature sensitive upholstery material, which absorbs your body heat and reflects that heat back to you.

Of all the upholstery materials available, Natural Latex is the longest lasting.

Polyurethane foam was the primary upholstery material used before memory foam took over.

 

I have a couple of excellent options for you that ship quickly enough to get before your company arrives.

Highest Quality is The Williams Mattress Co....Individually Pocketed Coils and Organic Latex Upholstery.

There are 3 models in their line...and not a bum in the lot.

Here's a link to that line of mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

 

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress also uses an individually pocketed coil system, and is upholstered with polyurethane foam...much like the mattresses used in most hotels.

Here is a link to that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

Delivery is Fast and 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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Chattam and Wells Mattress, not living up to expectations.

Kelly writes:

Hi Pete,

I (60F) and my husband (61M) are in need of a new mattress set. 

We replaced our 20 year old Chattam and Wells firm mattress (due to pressure pain) with their plusher mattress about 5 years ago and it’s been downhill since. 

Our bed dips badly on both sides and we are desperate for a good night's sleep. 

This set has not lived up to our expectations.

 

My husband is 5’10” 230 lbs with a bad back. He also has some heart issues. 

He is mainly a side sleeper. I am 5’4” 191 lbs with hip and shoulder pain and some neck issues. 

I am a side/stomach sleeper. He sleeps hot, I sleep cold.

 

Recently we traveled and stayed at a LaQuinta. 

To our surprise we both slept great! No pain! And we both slept through the night. 

Now we realize our problem isn’t age related. It's mattress related. 

We are on a mission to replace our mattress.

 

I know we can purchase the mattress that LaQuinta uses but is that advised? 

I believe it was a medium firm, tight top. They are currently having a great sale. 

And they even have the moveable platform base. Is that recommended? 

I'm definitely not a fan of pillow top mattresses. 

We currently have a memory foam topper to help with pressure points. 

I’m not a fan of that, either.

Would love to hear what you would suggest for us.

Thanks, Kelly

 

Good Morning Kelly,

20 years ago, it was difficult to buy a bad mattress.

Back then, memory foam could only be had through Tempur-Pedic.

Today, most mattresses are upholstered with memory foam…now that all of the name brands have been sold. Tempur-Pedic owns Sealy and S&F. An investment group bought Simmons and Serta…all using memory foam to enhance profits by making the consumer a frequent buyer.

 

LaQuinta features Simmons Beautyrest.

The problem is that the mattress you slept on may be an older mattress with no memory foam in it. Any new mattress you buy from them will have memory foam, which will bring you around to where you are today within a couple of years or so.

 

We specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

The mattress most like the older mattresses used in hotels is:

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress 

Click on this link to view that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

This mattress uses the same components used it that hotel mattress, an individually pocketed coil system for support and polyurethane foam for comfort.

 

My first choice for anyone the size of your husband, is a mattress upholstered with latex foam…the most durable of all the upholstery materials for the last 100 years.

Latex is cushy, but doesn’t allow you to sink. The feel it creates is one of Floating.

 

We carry two brands that use pocketed coils for support and latex upholstery.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses are all on the firm side, even their ultra plush model.

The Williams Mattress Co. Mattresses provide more surface comfort, with their Bristol model being the most luxurious.

Any of these mattresses will give you the longevity you had been used to.

Click on each of these links to view those lines of mattresses.

 

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

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

 

These mattresses come with white glove delivery.

The first mattress arrives via UPS.

 

I’m not a fan of adjustable bed bases.

Their therapeutic value is minimal and with the head raised, all of your body weight shifts to a central point in the mattress, just under your butt.

THIS spot in the mattress is where it will wear first…and much quicker than when your weight is more evenly distributed. It’s a lot to spend for so little benefit.

 

Your body’s natural alignment should be maintained when sleeping…for that, flat is best. If you need a new foundation, I recommend this one from Magniflex:

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

Everything we carry comes with Free Delivery

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Our Williams Mattress Co. Bristol Plush Eurotop Mattress, money well spent.

Jim writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Our Williams Mattress Co. Bristol Plush Eurotop Mattress was delivered and installed in August.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/bristol/

 

I want to express my thanks for your assistance in selecting this mattress. 

After only two days, my beloved wife woke up very refreshed with no aches. no hip pain nor sore back. 

It was the first time, in a very long time, that she had slept through the night without waking three or four times.

I, too, am sleeping longer and deeper, and no longer wake up with low back and hip pain, as well. 

I have been able to do several chores that I had been unable to do, because of nagging low back and hip pain. 

By the end of the day, I only have only nominal soreness from the physical work.

Again, I deeply appreciate your help. It was money well spent!

Thank You, Jim

 

Hi Jim,

Thank you, so much, for sharing your experience with this mattress.

The results you're getting are what I expected. So, no surprise to me. 

I'm extremely happy for both of you.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Over the years, I have bought the following mattresses from you:

William writes:

Hello Pete,

Over the years, I have bought the following mattresses from you:

(1) latex River View Villa (King) for my ex wife

(2) Simmons Beautyrest World Class  Raleigh (Queen, Plush Firm) for my mom.

(3) all latex Ever Eden (firm Dunlop core with 2 inch medium talalay topper) king size

(4) Wolf something or other plush Queen for my daughters

(5) Wolf something or other firm Queen for my mom

 

I have slept in the Ever Eden latex the Simmons Raleigh.

I love them both, but the EverEden latex is my favorite mattress ever.

I am now looking for a mattress for my girlfriend. 

I am more confused than ever, because everything has changed so much, and the prices seem to have jumped.

 

She would like something with medium firmness; she is close to 60 years old, and is a bigger girl.

 

I don't know whether to buy a throw away mattress or something that will last.  

Would you please suggest a couple of options?  

It seems like everything is now memory foam, which I remember you did not like at all.  

I gather (from your website) that you are partial to the Natura line. It may be above my budget.  

 

Thank you so much.  

I hope you are well.

With Best Regards,

William

Good Morning, William.

Welcome back. 

 

Latex was hit hardest during the pandemic, with supply disruptions and price increases. 

However, there’s still nothing like the feel and durability of latex.

EverEden was so badly affected, they switched to memory foam, which is thee thing to avoid. 

So, we no longer sell that brand.

 

We did pick up a line of advanced memory foam mattresses that are made in Italy. Magniflex.

They are chemical free and not temperature sensitive...the two reasons why I don’t like memory foam.

They call it MemoForm.

The Magniflex line of Mattresses are shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

 

I don't recommend any all foam mattress for a 60 year old.

At that age, there are bound to be some worn discs that require the support of innerspring mattresses.

 

A cheap, throw away mattress has no value. 

Under a larger person, a cheap mattress will need such frequent replacing, that it ends up costing a lot more in the long term.

 

We continually search for new and better choices, so I have a couple of very good options for you.

 

The first is The Williams Mattress Co. York Mattress.

This mattress uses a strong, individually pocketed coil for proper spinal support that’s necessary for older spines. The upholstery is organic latex for long lasting comfort.

This mattress comes with free, white glove delivery.

This mattress is a bit expensive, but more comfortable than the Natura Greenspring.

Here’s a link to that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/york/

 

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress strikes me as being the kind of mattress you’re looking for…well made, but much more reasonably priced.

This mattress uses the same type of coils, so there’s no sacrificing support.

The upholstery is polyurethane, which is less expensive than latex.

There’s no memory foam in either mattress.

The specifications of this mattress is what’s commonly found in most hotel mattresses. 

UPS Shipping to the front door is free.

Here’s a link to that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

Both mattresses have the surface feel you described and both mattresses ship quickly.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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What's the very best, most comfortable mattress that you carry?

Albert writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My question is simple.

What's the very best, most comfortable mattress that you carry?

Albert

 

Hi Albert,

The question is a simple one, but the answer is less so.

"Best" to me, is a combination of Support, Comfort and Longevity.

There's no value and no 'best" with a comfortable mattress that doesn't stay comfortable for a long time.

The Williams Co. Mattresses are our "Very Best".

The individually pocketed coils provide the support, which is designed to maintain the natural alignment of your spine. You simply can't get better support for your back.

 

The upholstery layers are Organic Latex, which is and has been the longest lasting material for the last 100 years.

There are 3 models in their line. All provide the support, comfort and longevity.

Among them, The Bristol Mattress is, by far, the Most Comfortable.

The extra layer of Mini-Coils above the support coils makes the difference.

If you're looking for an Unsurpassed Luxurious Experience that will last for many years to come, The Bristol model is your "Very Best" option.

Here's a link to The Williams Co. Line of Mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

 

 

White Glove Delivery is Fast and Free throughout the Continental US.

 

 

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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Fibromyalgia. Highest Quality, Most Comfortable Mattress.

Lidia writes:

Hi Pete,

I have fibromyalgia and have yet to find a mattress that’s comfortable.

I’m looking for the highest quality, most comfortable mattress you have.

I’m specifically looking for a mattress with individually pocketed coils and soft latex upholstery. I’ve been on your website and wonder if you’d recommend one of the Williams Co. mattresses. If so, which one?

Thanks, Lidia

 

Hi Lidia,

The Williams Co. Mattresses are the highest quality available.

Since fibromyalgia is a progressive condition, the Bristol model is the most comfortable. What’s more, the Organic Latex upholstery provides extremely 

long-lasting comfort.

 

The individually pocketed coils are available in 2 firmness.

If you’re light to average in body weight, opt for the plush.

If you’re overweight to any degree, opt for the firmer coils.

 

The surface plushness is the same, regardless of which level of support you choose.

The Williams mattresses come with White Glove Delivery.

Delivery is Fast and Free.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices for that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/bristol/

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

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Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

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We're looking to replace a 5 year old Simmons Beautyrest World Class Bridgewater Mattress.

Nick writes:

Hi Pete, 

We're looking to replace a 5 year old Simmons Beautyrest World Class Bridgewater Mattress.  

It was a great mattress... for the first three years.  

Now, it's depressed on my sides of the mattress and exacerbating my back issues (herniated disc).  

I'm 180 pounds and my wife is about 130 pounds and we're both side sleepers and about 40 years old.  

We rotate the mattress every six weeks.  

Before that, we had a Simmons Beautyrest that lasted comfortably for over 10 years.  

We ordered a Serta mattress for a guest bed and I find it very uncomfortable, so I've avoided that brand since.

 

 

I've been told the closest approximation of our current mattress is the Simmons Beautyrest Silver.  

On your site I found the Natura of Canada Greenspring as a possible replacement.  

We use a mattress protector and take good care of our mattresses, so I'd rather have a quality mattress that maintains its form for 10 years, even if it is more expensive...which ends up being less expensive than having to replace a mattress every three years and living with the discomfort of a cheap mattress. 

What would you recommend for us?

Thanks, Nick

Good Morning Nick,

What causes your mattresses to need such frequent replacing is the memory foam upholstery, which is purposefully designed to do just that.

What you’re looking for is a mattress that uses the same coil system as a Simmons Beautyrest with much higher quality upholstery…a mattress that will last a very long time.

We recommend one of the Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses.

My wife and I have been sleeping on the Ultra Plush model for the past nine years.

We each weigh more than 200 lbs., and our mattress is still in great condition.

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

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

Another excellent option: The Williams Co. Mattresses.

These are similarly made, using the same types of materials, but Certified Organic.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

Either way, White Glove Delivery 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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Organic Mattresses.

Mike writes:

Hi Pete,

My wife is insisting that our next mattress be organic.

We’ve been through 3 different mattresses in the past year.

Each one made her feel sick, despite the salesperson’s assurances.

She’s been researching, found your blog and is looking for recommendations from you. Whaddaya got for me to show her?

Thanks, Mike

 

Hi Mike,

We carry two lines of mattresses that are fully organic.

Suite Sleep makes a line of All Latex Mattresses.

Shown Here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/suite-sleep-latex-mattress/

Williams Mattress Co. makes a line of pocketed coil with Latex Upholstery.

Shown Here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

Both are Certified fully Organic.

There’s a choice of comfort levels for each.

Suite Sleep comes with FedEx Shipping.

Williams comes with White Glove Delivery.

 

With either choice, delivery is fast and free anywhere in the Continental US.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

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

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

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

 

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