Patricia writes:
Hi Pete,
I am in my late 50s and have been having mid-shoulder and right hip pain for a couple of years now. I sleep on my side (usually my right side).
My husband sleeps on his back and has no problems.
But our expensive, pillow-top bed is 15 years old now, and I can see where it sags in the middle on my side. We weigh 140/147 lbs, respectively.
A friend warned me to stay away from a memory foam mattresses because she said that when she'd turn over at night, the foam wouldn't adjust quickly enough to match her body shape and she'd feel uncomfortable and wake up.
We can afford a high quality bed but I don't know what to get.
What would you suggest?
Thanks, Patricia
Hi Patricia,
Your friend is right about memory foam, but there are several more reasons why a memory foam mattress is a bad choice.
it sleeps hot, wears quickly and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.
Also, this business of being able to afford an expensive mattress is something I'd suggest keeping to yourself when you go shopping.
Once said, you'll notice a change in behavior of most salespeople.
The giddy anticipation of an easy kill from a pack of hyenas.
Ok, that might be a slight exaggeration when it comes to their outward behavior is concerned, but not about how they're feeling inside.
At your sizes, an expensive mattress isn’t necessary.
It's better for you, and your long term comfort, to stay with something more moderately priced.
You got 15 years from a pillowtop made 15 years ago.
You'd be lucky to get 5 from most made today, thanks to all the memory foam being used.
There are a couple of good choices for mattress....for their durability, support & comfort, without memory foam & without pillowtops.
The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress in Medium, which is delivered to your front door and comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.
The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress, which comes with White Glove Delivery to your bedroom and your old mattress removed.
Both mattresses use an individually pocketed coil system for proper spinal alignment and pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex upholstery for long lasting surface comfort that is far superior to any other type of foam. And, they are currently On Sale.
Here are links to both:
The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress
The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress
AND…
You never want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
The mattress won’t feel or wear as it should due to weak spots that develop in an old foundation.
And, doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”, and in your choice of color…black, brown or gray.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:
Magniflex Foundations
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 and will enhance the longevity of your mattress and keep it odor free.
Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector
https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/
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