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Post by bertie666 on Jun 4, 2014 23:40:37 GMT 1
I seem to be getting chronic back pain, mid to lower, and I don't remember damaging myself lately. Im wondering if a change of mattress is in order as mine is 10 yrs + It might be my HMS acting up. I don't like the ones you sink into - think these are memory foam? And Im allergic to latex so I think that limits the options! Any ideas gratefully received  |
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Post by HolsBols on Jun 5, 2014 9:39:12 GMT 1
I would say you need one with a lot of springs to support your back... But I would say your best bet is to go to a shop to try them and get advice. I'm not a fan of memory foam either but we got a mattress wth a memory foam topper which is the most comfortable bed I've ever had!!!
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Post by portiabuzz on Jun 5, 2014 10:15:12 GMT 1
yes to memory foam topper,  |
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Post by clipclop on Jun 5, 2014 12:30:48 GMT 1
I hate memory foam.
I have found that a medium firm or a firm is best for me as it provides support. The one I have now is made of natural fibres and is absolutely brilliant.
Don't be lured by the word orthopaedic - it doesn't necessarily need to be, it just needs to provide enough support.
Sent from my GT-I9195 using proboards
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Post by lizpurlo on Jun 5, 2014 13:12:36 GMT 1
Apparently you should always replace a mattress every ten years or so. We've just replace ours (after twelve years!) and I'm amazed at how lovely and supportive it is, didn't realise how saggy the old one had got. I decided against memory foam in the end, and went for pocket-sprung - quite firm, and fabulous. (Though you may remember the saga of getting it up the stairs from the members' board!!)
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Post by Hannah on Jun 5, 2014 13:35:51 GMT 1
You need to try them. Do you turn your mattress? That might help in the interim |
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Post by jennyb on Jun 5, 2014 16:57:20 GMT 1
I've got a memory foam mattress which manages to be firm but yielding, it's fabulous. We've also got a memory foam mattress in our guest room and everyone always comments on how comfy the bed is.
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Post by Teeni on Jun 5, 2014 20:50:55 GMT 1
I suffer with back pain which is mostly managed by medication as its damage to my spine I've got a memory foam topper on top of a fairly firm mattress, however my secret weapon when its bad is an electric heat pad I would say its worth changing your mattress if its old, but best to go and try out some to find what suits you best Hope you get comfy soon |
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Post by jamesb on Jun 5, 2014 21:42:50 GMT 1
Are you sure you're not inadvertently lying on your phone, Bertie?   |
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Post by bertie666 on Jun 5, 2014 23:32:29 GMT 1
JAMES!!! You have a long memory grr
Am going to try a friends topper see how I get on - I know i didnt used to like it - this mattress is pretty solid though!
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Post by portiabuzz on Jun 6, 2014 11:08:35 GMT 1
Are you sure you're not inadvertently lying on your phone, Bertie? naughty jaymes as usual  |
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Post by portiabuzz on Jun 6, 2014 11:09:10 GMT 1
see how you go with the topper |
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Post by lroy on Jun 6, 2014 12:27:36 GMT 1
I have a fab pocket sprung one that also has a memory foam topper - I think the secret is you have to spend a decent amount of money on a mattress- last couple of times we bought cheap and they didn't last. My new one is tweo years old and still feels like new.
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Post by portiabuzz on Jun 6, 2014 12:31:05 GMT 1
yes i need a new one |
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Post by specialized on Jun 6, 2014 22:29:46 GMT 1
I have a fab pocket sprung one that also has a memory foam topper - I think the secret is you have to spend a decent amount of money on a mattress- last couple of times we bought cheap and they didn't last. My new one is tweo years old and still feels like new. This, we have a similar one and it is great. Couldn't get on with memory foam on its own, but as a top layer over a decent sprung matress it is the best of all worlds. Find a decent bed shop and go and spend an afternoon lying around - its amazing the differences between them all. |
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