Posts Tagged ‘back’

Does the True Foam 11″ Sealy mattress actually offer back support?

I purchased this Sealy True Foam 11″ mattress a couple of months ago, because of my back pain, but instead I got much worse and also my husband start having back pain! So we switch back to the old mattress (just a regulat spring firmer mattress) and we actually got a little bit better. Just recently we went back to the place we bought it to see if we could take it back ( and probably we can’t because of their non-return policy) and we got to learn that we picked up the only mattress they have on the floor that does not offer back support! Same thing will be with the Tempur-pedic brand: this is what they said! So, I’m wondering, is there anybody else out there that experience this problem before? Obviously, we got it because it’s “supposed to be sooooo good for your back, a better sleep…. Thanks!

My wife and I have had a Select Comfort mattress for years but now it’s hurting my back – too firm or get new?

By the way, I’m assuming lying on my carpeted family room floor is good for making my back better, right?

Also, my spouse and I had a computer analysis of mattress support at a furniture store; the results were that my spouse takes a 1 (needs little support) and I’m supposed to have a 3 (more support), so they suggested getting a THREE since a firmer mattress is good for both of us.

The question is: WHAT MATTRESS IS THE BEST FROM YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE LONG-TERM FOR COMFORT, QUALITY, AND DURABILITY?

Sandra – Please help before my bank account or back breaks…

Sandra of Alexandria, VA writes:I truly can’t figure out what is going on. So, I was reading through your blog to try and locate the answer. However, we are all so different, aren’t we. I am a 5’6, 125lbs,…

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Which is better for back problems and for general sleeping-sleep number mattress or memory foam?

Which is better for back problems and for general sleeping-sleep number mattress or memory foam?
I have herniated discs and arthritis in my back. I’ve been told that I should get one of those sleep number mattresses but others say the memory foam is better. Does anyone have personal knowledge?

Michael – Bad back, Big guy

Michael of North Hudson writes:Im 6’3″ 275 lbs in need of a good nights sleep.Im troubled with multiple disk problems. I need support without pressure as I tend to sleep on my side. Any suggestions? Hi Michael,There are a couple…

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Is an air mattress good for your back?

I have a futon mattress at the moment and it’s really uncomfortable. Other mattresses I was looking at are way too expensive for me. I basically need a mattress that is very firm. Almost as firm as the carpet on the floor since that feels the most comfortable for me. Otherwise I wake up with my back hurting. Would an air mattress be a good choice for me?

How can I make my mattress stop hurting my back without buying a new mattress?

My husband and I have had a pillowtop mattess for almost 3 years now. When we got it, it never caused any back pain and now, we wake up every morning with back pain.

So, the real question is, how can we make our mattress stop hurting our backs without actually buying a new mattress?