Thickness and density of mattress pad for back pain?
Apr 5, 2012 12:05 PM
Joined: Apr 5, 2012
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When waking up, I have slight back pain that originally stems from a minor spinal injury about four months ago. My current bed is firm and only about two years old, so I am thinking that a topper would work well. I mostly sleep on my back, but occassionally on my side. I am 5'10 and weigh 140 pounds.

 

 

What thickness and density would be best? I was thinking of a 3 inch sensus 5 pound topper. Then I read that three inches is too thick and can cause more back pain. Is that accurate?

 

Another thing that I am worried about is that in the summer it can get to over 100 degrees. What can I do to keep it cool?
 

This message was modified Apr 5, 2012 by koala