Latex topper advice
Oct 25, 2010 9:02 PM
Joined: Aug 30, 2010
Points: 21
I am experiencing some hip, shoulder, and neck pain.  Mostly, the neck pain and occassional tingling arms are the most bothersome - neck pain the most painful of the two.  I sleep on my side, but I am not sure if how I lay on my arm is normal or not.  I sort of keep my lower arm pointing straight towards my headboard, with my head resting on my shoulder and arm.  I have a Luxury Firm Orthopedic mattress from Original Mattress Factory, and it's only a few weeks old.

 

I am currently using 2.5" of Aerus 5 lb memory foam, which seems to aleviate the hip and should pain.  However, my neck is killing me!  I have read that most side sleepers need a high loft pillow, however, I don't know if that is true for side sleepers who sleep with their head on ther arm/shoulder??  Do most people lay their head on their arm too?

Should I add an inch or two of latex, ditch the memory foam, are use a combination of the two?  I orderd the 2.5" Aerus from Sams Club, so there would be no issues in returning it.  Also, I have ordered an 1" of 21ILD Celsion from Sleeplikeabear.com, but haven't received it yet.

Thanks for any help!

This message was modified Oct 25, 2010 by chattvol
Re: Latex topper advice
Reply #30 Jan 17, 2011 3:03 PM
Joined: Aug 30, 2010
Points: 21
That's what I am thinking, but was curious to know if adding more than 2" of latex could pose alignment issues? 
Re: Latex topper advice
Reply #31 Jan 17, 2011 6:15 PM
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
chattvol wrote:

That's what I am thinking, but was curious to know if adding more than 2" of latex could pose alignment issues? 


It shouldn't for a side sleeper.  I have  a bad back too (bulging disk) and I pay particular attention to that factor.  I wouldn't go more than 3 or 4 total though.  I'm at 4".  But if you are a back or stomach sleeper, it could be a problem.

This message was modified Jan 17, 2011 by Sall

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