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For Dora at Trustpilot
23rd May 2016

Problems with my lower back.

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Hello there,I was considering buying one of your mattresses and was just wanting your advice on the mattress you feel would be suitable. I was wanting to buy a kingsize mattress for my Tempur ottoman base unit. I'm slim 5'5 and weigh 9st 4lbs (aiming to lose another 1/2 stone). My partner is 5'9 and weighs 13.5 st.I've had problems with my back over the years. I currently have a Tempur Firm Original Sublime mattress. For the first 4 months I loved this mattress but since then it's been getting softer and softer and no longer supports my lower back. I wake up with lower back pain and stiffness. When I'm lying on my back I feel that my bottom is sinking too far into the mattress and that my lower back is no longer properly aligned or supported as the mattress is too soft. I've also found in the past, that mattresses that are too firm for me also give me pain and stiffness in my lower back in the morning (when I lie on my back).Also as I'm slim I need some kind of comfort layer when I'm lying on my side as I don't have a lot of padding on my hips. I find that if a mattress is too firm for me it digs into my hips when I'm lying on my side, and I wake up with discomfort and stiffness in my hip area.I need a mattress that's not too firm or too soft, that supports my lower back properly. I sleep on my back and my side equally.Many thanks for your help,Serena

JohnRyanLtd Answered 6 months ago

Hi Serena,

 

Thanks for your question.

 

At your body weight you are borderline between a Soft and Medium spring tension to get the right support. if you want a bit more give then choose the Soft. For a bit more support then choose the Medium.

 

Your partner is quite comfortably matched with a Medium spring tension.

 

Bodyweight Spring tension
Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg Medium (1.4mm)
16 Stone / 101kg Upwards Firm (1.6mm)
Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) Soft (1.2mm)

 

Given that you've disclosed your aches and pains and preference for something not too soft nor too firm I'd recommend having a look at our Artisan Naturals.

 

 

This model has the medium feel in the top layers providing that slight sink but not too much. It is constructed with 85% natural fillings; Ideal for hot sleepers as the natural fillings provide a cool sleep surface. You can then also tailor it to a split tension if need be, giving one half Soft spring and the other half Medium in the one piece mattress.

 

I hope this has answered your questions fully but if you do have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419.

 

Kind Regards, Lee.

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