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3rd March 2026

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Male 19 stone and my wife is 13 stone, I suffer with lower back pain , we noth sleep on our sides as well as our backs. But mainly on our sides .We are looking at a king size mattress. Hope you can help with a recommendation.

Many thanks Chris Tancred.

Michaela Long Answered 4 days ago

Hi Christoper,

Thank you for your question. The support within the mattress provided by the spring tension is essential for anyone with lower back pain. At the body weights you have provided,  we would pair you with the firm spring tension and your partner with the medium spring tension to provide you both with the correct level of support. We can make a dual spring tension one piece kingsize mattress in our Artisan range and as a zip and link in our Origins range.

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 your sleep positions, I would recommend a medium level of comfort in the upholstery layers. This will provide cushioning for your shoulders and hips when you are lying on your side, but the more supportive layers underneath will prevent you from sinking in too much when sleeping on your back. Our most popular medium upholstery mattresses are the Artisan Naturals and the Origins Pocket 1500.

Artisan naturals mattress with throws

Please bear in mind, when considering a new mattress, your current mattress. If, for instance, you have a foam-type mattress like latex or memory foam, your body will have gotten used to how this feels. We have found that customers who have had this type of mattress can find it difficult to adjust to the tufted areas of a traditional pocket sprung mattress. If this is the case, and you do have difficulty adjusting, a mattress topper can help to even out the sleep surface.

I hope this helps and if you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419.

Kind Regards

Michaela

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