Help with new latex/foam mattress from Jamison
Jun 6, 2009 11:27 AM
Joined: Jun 6, 2009
Points: 2
I've had my new Equalizer mattress from Jamison for three nights (which I know is a short time). It is composed of a 3" Talalay Latex (24 ILD) top over a 7" foam core. I bought the box that came with the mattress. I previously had a 10-year old Sealy Posturpedic innerspring mattress that was too hard for me as a side-sleeper.

My new mattress seems comfortable at first but I seem to sink too much, and I am waking up with lower back pain which I did not have before. I sleep on my side with a pillow between my legs. I am 5'6" and about 195 lbs.

I am not sure if the Talalay Latex is too soft, or if the problem is that I am sinking through to the foam core which is too hard.

At this point, I want to know what my options might be. Would some kind of mattress topper make it better, or worse? Or, should I just give it some time? Anyone have any suggestions?
Re: Help with new latex/foam mattress from Jamison
Reply #3 Jun 7, 2009 12:04 PM
Location: Mequon, WI
Joined: Aug 30, 2007
Points: 363
What you describe sounds like the 7" of foam is too soft to support you.  That is why the back ache shows up only if you lie on it for a long time.  For short periods of time, your back muscles will support you.  After a while they begin to ache if they have to work for hours.