Robin writes:
Hi Peter,
I’m duly impressed with your depth of knowledge and willingness to share it so freely. I am trying to pick the best mattress for the money.
I have low back problems that pinch my spinal cord and are permanent and require a firm mattress. My husband has upper back pain.
I have a friend who bought an all latex mattress and is very happy.
Is there a certain mattress you would recommend for back issue?
Thanks, Robin
Hi Robin,
Two things to consider.
While an all latex mattress is the best, most resilient and most comfortable, of all the foams, no all foam mattress provides the pushback support needed for a damaged back.
The pinching in your back is not the spine, but a nerve.
As the discs in your back wear, it’s the nerve that gets pinched.
THIS is what causes pain and more serious conditions, like sciatica.
To relieve that pinching and the resulting pain, you need to maintain the natural alignment of your body and spine.
The best type of support to achieve this, is an individually pocketed coil system. For comfort and longevity, pure latex upholstery is best.
It’s important to get a mattress using “Pure Latex”.
I make that distinction because there are a lot of mattresses out there that use latex foam made in China.
China is adding clay to mix when processing their latex.
It cheapens the final product and greatly shortens the longevity.
Clay is a natural substance, so they are sold as “All Natural Latex”.
While all natural, it isn’t pure. Only pure latex lasts for many years.
And while a bit more expensive initially, it’s much less expensive in the long term and a much better value for your dollar.
The mattress I recommend for you is the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss.
This mattress uses the individually pocketed coil system you need for back pain relief and the pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex you want for comfort and longevity.
It comes in a choice of firmness. For you, the Medium Firm is better.
This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.
Click on this link to view that mattress and place your order.
Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height and color.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
Shown here:
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/
Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.
Keeping your mattress clean and dry will enhance longevity.
The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.
It sleeps cool and works well.
Shown here:
https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/
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