Best Mattress for hip pain; side sleeper at 15 stone.
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I am 15.2 stone my partner is 10 stone. I have a Dunlopillo Sovereign king size mattress which is 25 years old. It is firmer on three sides but softer now where I sleep. It remains supportive. I have added a Soak and Sleep topper to soften the sleeping experience but get discomfort from side sleeping with pain at my hip. The sleeping experience is too firm now for me.
I think I need a soft feel mattress that is adequately supportive?
The Origins Comfort 1000 looks a possibility. It is your softest mattress. Would it be sufficiently supportive?
The Origns Pocket 1500 seems potentially more supportive but is a medium feel. Would it be soft enough?
The Artisan Luxury has much more upholstery and of course is a better quality of mattress in construction and materials however how might it compare to the two above in term of softness and feel regarding hip pain? I'm interested in this latter aspect over all others.
Hi Brian,
Many thanks for your question about the best mattress for hip pain. It's a common question we get asked a lot. Your questions actually alludes to the answer as well which is a good sign that you're on the right track!
For side sleepers, our advice is always to choose a mattress with a slightly softer comfort layer ie the fibres on top of the support unit. This is because side sleepers hips and shoulders sink further than say a back sleeper. Meaning they need a deeper upholstery layer. You can read more on sleeping positions here like side sleepers.
It sounds like your Latex mattress although softened is now too firm for you. This can be for a number of reasons but most of the time its as your comfort, bodyweight or sleeping quality changes over the years. The fact you're adding a mattress topper is showing that you're really needing a deeper softer sleep surface in that top upholstery layer.
We do need to quickly mention spring tensions at this stage. A lot of people confuse the soft, medium or firm category of spring tension with the feel of the mattress. This is incorrect these spring 'tensions' are based purely on your body weight. For you and your partner, you both need a 1.4 gauge 'Medium' spring tension. Avoid firms or soft as these will not provide suitable support. You're looking for a soft upholstery layer, not a spring tension.
Our Origins Pocket 1500 is a true medium feel and based on your details above I wouldn't recommend this. It wont be soft enough. It's either the Origin Comfort or the Artisan Luxury that we would recommend. See the differences below to assist.
Origins Comfort 1000
Perfectly balanced and great value for money, this mattress combines pocket springs with deep man-made fillings, to create the softest sleep surface. It's our entry-level man-made fibre mattress.
Origins Comfort 1000
1: 750GSM VERY SOFT POLYESTER
2: 500GSM POLYESTER PAD
3: ONE INCH FOAM INSULATOR LAYER
4: 1000 SPUN BOND POCKET SPRINGS
TOTAL: 1250GSM
DEPTH: 30-33CM
Artisan Luxury:
The Artisan Luxury is a 100% natural fibre mattress with a very deep comfort layer. The tailored tension calico pocket spring unit creates a softer feeling sleep surface. It's far softer/deeper than the Origins Comfort.
Artisan Luxury Mattress
1: 1200 GSM BRITISH FLEECE WOOL AND COTTON
2: HAIRPROOF CAMBRIC COVER
3: 1200GSM PURE HORSEHAIR
4: 500GSM PURE WOOL
5: 1200GSM PURE HORSETAIL
6: 500GSM PURE WOOL
7: 1476 CALICO ENCASED POCKET SPRINGS [51MM] [1.42MM]
TOTAL: 4600GSM
DEPTH: 27-30CM
CHEMICAL FREE COVER
As you can see they are very different beasts and in different price brackets. The Artisan Luxury is a truly wonderful mattress for those wanting an ultra-deep soft sink. Fully breathable and a true investment in quality. Have a look and then maybe get back in touch if you have other questions on 0161 437 4419.
All the best John & Ryan
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