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Mattress recommendations
Hi! This is a very broad, open-ended question, but I'm hoping you might be able to help. I'm going to start looking for a new mattress for my bed because it does a horrible job at supporting my sacrum tailbone and low back. I get severe pain in those areas and having a bed where I feel like I'm constantly sinking in is not helping. I obviously want a mattress that is firmer and more supportive, but I have no idea what to try, and what to look for, and what to avoid. Is there a particular brand that really works for you, and what materials work best for pain. I currently have a twin bed, and my mattress is probably 15 years old, memory foam with gel, with the mattress topper made from those same materials.
Thanks for your suggestions! Amanda
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I have neck and mid back issues. I love my temper-pedic but if you don’t like the sinking in feeling it may not be right for you. Several mattress companies have a scale of firmness and a special bed in the store to let you get a feeling for all the options before you buy.
I love the Beautyrest Black Ice mattress. This mattress is smooth on the top with no buttons. It is a dark grey
in color. If your mattress is too soft, you will hurt worse. I learned that the hard way. This mattress is medium firm and it's a memory foam. Memory foam can sleep a little warmer, but, this one does not sleep hot like other memory foam mattresses.
I have arthritis all over and other painful issues. This mattress has helped. After 5 years, there is not one
indention or sunken place in it. We bought it at Mattress Firm.
It is so hard to choose a mattress by just lying down on it for a few minutes in the store.
Wishing you the best. Blessings & Prayers.....
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4 ReactionsHi Amanda,
I bought a new mattress two months ago and I'm so glad that I did because I fell about a month ago and this Tempo-Pedic has helped me. I am able to raise and lower it to become comfortable for a good night's sleep. My lower back and hip were so painful I could not walk without a walker. X-rays reveal no fractures only soft tissue
injury. I am on medication and I am recovering. You can lie down on the mattresses at the store to try them out.
I think you should shop for a mattress store and go with someone to help you choose. I had a wonderful salesperson who helped me with choosing and pricing.
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1 ReactionI bought the Tempur-pedic hybrid. Its pretty firm and does a good job. Its a little warm sometimes but otherwise I would buy again