What mattress to sort out back pain?!?!??!
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I'm really confused and need help!
Circa 3 years ago I purchased a Tempur mattress as the existing memory foam was around 6 years old and causing melt wife and I lower back pain. The expectation was that spending £1800 would provide me with a mattress to deal with the pain.
I have to say that whilst it dealt with some of the pain I have co times to suffer from stiffness I the lower back. I also have a tempur pillow but it's made no real difference and the last 3 to 4 months have led to real pain between the shoulder blades when waking up. My wife has the same issue. It's getting worse as time passes. I have even bought a new bed as the previous was was getting old but that has not dealt with it.
When we take turns sleeping in my son's bed, who has a budget priced Ikea mattress, we feel much better.
It has got to the point where I need a new mattress but the idea of another memory foam does not appeal to me. My wife and I both sleep on our side and I have read that a slightly softer bed would be more suitable.
Question Is, what do I buy and where from?
Have seen products from Simba and other similar companies. Are they good? Would going to a Dreams showroom help to identify what kind of mattress would be best or are they not really that knowledgeable?
Anyone has similar issues which have now been dealt with?
Circa 3 years ago I purchased a Tempur mattress as the existing memory foam was around 6 years old and causing melt wife and I lower back pain. The expectation was that spending £1800 would provide me with a mattress to deal with the pain.
I have to say that whilst it dealt with some of the pain I have co times to suffer from stiffness I the lower back. I also have a tempur pillow but it's made no real difference and the last 3 to 4 months have led to real pain between the shoulder blades when waking up. My wife has the same issue. It's getting worse as time passes. I have even bought a new bed as the previous was was getting old but that has not dealt with it.
When we take turns sleeping in my son's bed, who has a budget priced Ikea mattress, we feel much better.
It has got to the point where I need a new mattress but the idea of another memory foam does not appeal to me. My wife and I both sleep on our side and I have read that a slightly softer bed would be more suitable.
Question Is, what do I buy and where from?
Have seen products from Simba and other similar companies. Are they good? Would going to a Dreams showroom help to identify what kind of mattress would be best or are they not really that knowledgeable?
Anyone has similar issues which have now been dealt with?
First things first, I would see a professional to find out and sort out what is wrong with your back. No mattress in the world would "fix" a problem in my experience (as someone who suffers with back problems).
For the last week we have been sleeping on an Otty mattress with (free) Otty pillows and it's been the best night's sleep either of us have had in years. My wife sleeps on her back, I sleep on my side.
No guarantees it would work for you, but they do offer a 100 night "trial" so you really have nothing to lose by trying one. The customer service was excellent too (I forgot to add the code for the free pillows and they sent them out next day delivery anyway) so I'd have no concerns if I needed to return it.
But I really would see someone about your back first. I see an osteopath when my back is bad, others would tell you to see a chiropractor or physio.
For the last week we have been sleeping on an Otty mattress with (free) Otty pillows and it's been the best night's sleep either of us have had in years. My wife sleeps on her back, I sleep on my side.
No guarantees it would work for you, but they do offer a 100 night "trial" so you really have nothing to lose by trying one. The customer service was excellent too (I forgot to add the code for the free pillows and they sent them out next day delivery anyway) so I'd have no concerns if I needed to return it.
But I really would see someone about your back first. I see an osteopath when my back is bad, others would tell you to see a chiropractor or physio.
As you've discovered, it's highly individual. I have back problems and bought my present mattress after a three hour visit to Dreams, where I just lay on lots of different mattresses to find the best one for me. That was before I met my wife and the funny thing is, it hurts my wife's back! We're all different and you just need to experiment.
Another vote for seeing an osteopath, I go and see one every year or two for a good crunch and it makes the world of difference.
I sleep on my side and soft mattresses really cause me lower back trouble. Mine is pocket sprung with an inch or so of memory foam over the top which seems to be the best of both worlds. As said above quite a few places do a comfort guarantee so you can take it back if it doesn't agree with you.
I sleep on my side and soft mattresses really cause me lower back trouble. Mine is pocket sprung with an inch or so of memory foam over the top which seems to be the best of both worlds. As said above quite a few places do a comfort guarantee so you can take it back if it doesn't agree with you.
At times I suffer from back pain in either the lumbar area ormy shoulder blades. Sitting a a desk all day probably doesn't help. In the last couple of months I've made a concerted effort to strengthen my core muscles, so I've done a few exercise twice a week with this mind and I feel so much better for it with the added bonus that it cost me nothing but time and effort.
Edited by GreenDog on Tuesday 5th December 09:36
GreenDog said:
At times I suffer from back pain in either the lumbar area ormy shoulder blades. Sitting a a desk all day probably doesn't help. In the last couple of months I've made a concerted effort to strengthen my core muscles, so I've done a few exercise twice a week with this mind and I feel so much better for it with the added bonus that it cost me nothing but time and effort.
You've just reminded me that this was the advice a physio gave me after a car accident a few years ago. I am going to make a concerted effort to include core strengthening exercises into my daily routine Edited by GreenDog on Tuesday 5th December 09:36
In response to the above, personally (and everyone's different) I've also found that for my back that the best thing for long term relief is exercise. I currently do loads of exercise, and my back's never been better. Swimming front crawl is the best thing for my back (done correctly you use your core to drive yourself forwards, plus of course you're supported the whole time). If for whatever reason I can't exercise then I really feel it. The other thing that helps me is to not sit still for long periods - I drink water at my desk from small cups so it forces me to get up at least once an hour and walk to the kitchen - it's the little things as well. Physios have helped to some degree, but exercise has been the main thing. Do remember that everyone's problem is different though - some exercise absolutely kills my back: rowing or breaststroke for example.
Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 5th December 12:07
We had similar. We had a Silent night standard mattress and we were getting all sorts of pain and the movement rtransfer was awful.
After researching things, we went with the Sleeping Duck hybrid mattress. It's great! A little warm as it's a full poicket sprung mattress with different foams, but still really great.
After researching things, we went with the Sleeping Duck hybrid mattress. It's great! A little warm as it's a full poicket sprung mattress with different foams, but still really great.
I should have mentioned, I exercise 5 days a week including weight training, core exercises and road cycling. I would therefore consider myself in very good condition.
Sleeping in my son's mattress seems to reduce the pain quite a bit which is what leads me to think it just may be my mattress that just does not agree with me. I like the idea of trying a topper or maybe just order some new mattresses on trial until I find one that works.
Sleeping in my son's mattress seems to reduce the pain quite a bit which is what leads me to think it just may be my mattress that just does not agree with me. I like the idea of trying a topper or maybe just order some new mattresses on trial until I find one that works.
iwantagta said:
I chucked a mattress topper on mine (a thickish one) and it sorted me out.
A little bit of sinking and a firmish mattress underneath.
I suffer from a bad back and this has worked for me; a firm mattress and one of these on top - A little bit of sinking and a firmish mattress underneath.
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-soft-touch-wa...
The topper is fantastic.
assadahmed said:
I should have mentioned, I exercise 5 days a week including weight training, core exercises and road cycling. I would therefore consider myself in very good condition.
Sleeping in my son's mattress seems to reduce the pain quite a bit which is what leads me to think it just may be my mattress that just does not agree with me. I like the idea of trying a topper or maybe just order some new mattresses on trial until I find one that works.
As above, I also exercise a lot (~2 hours a day 6 days a week), but still have a very bad back and yes, changing your mattress can make a big difference (as can changing your chair at work). It's best to spend some time in a shop and experiment to find the best thing for you.Sleeping in my son's mattress seems to reduce the pain quite a bit which is what leads me to think it just may be my mattress that just does not agree with me. I like the idea of trying a topper or maybe just order some new mattresses on trial until I find one that works.
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