help with latex mattress causing back pain
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hey everyone, I recently took a chance and bought some latex from FBM. I got the medium 6in core and two 1in soft toppers. This combination is definitely firmer than my previous mattress which was severely sinking in the middle; however, my back is starting to hurt. Is this a sign that my latex combination is too soft? I am 5'8 and about 133lbs. Last night I decided to take one of the softer toppers off and the mattress seem to be a little firmer, but my back was still a little stiff. Should I try to lay on the mattress for a few more days or should I order some firmer toppers? Would placing a firmer topper on the med 6in core help? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Tuan |
Re: help with latex mattress causing back pain
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Beg to differ, Batman. I sleep on my back and then on sides, but I have experienced back pain from sleeping on my back. Generally seems to happen when the mattress softens under my heaviest part, and that part sinks down(picture your rear sinking deep into a mattress....low back bends the wrong way following it). Lately I've been sleeping with a folded hand-towel under my waist area(saw this on Dr. Oz), and that seems to help both for my side sleeping and back sleeping. I needed a bed that was soft enough for my shoulders to sink in and also so my hips didn't lose circulation, but supportive enough to not let my hips sink in too much. Also a thin pillow between knees helps while side sleeping. Just a personal experience, FWIW. Kait |
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Kait wrote: Beg to differ, Batman. I sleep on my back and then on sides, but I have experienced back pain from sleeping on my back. Me too. Especially if the mattress is too soft. Try removing the soft topper and sleep on the 6" medium core. If you still have back pain the mattress isn't providing enough support or it's just providing the wrong kind of support for your needs. Not everyone can sleep on latex--especially Talalay latex. Lower back pain is a common complaint. |
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If you are looking for a good night's sleep, proper sleep posture is everything. Your mattress should help you obtain the proper posture for your position.
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To each their own I guess. Usually combination side and back sleepers that have back pain find that it is due to them being in between positions and twisted when they sleep. |