Hi MDC,

Thanks for for contacting us regarding the issues you are having with your Ikea mattresses which are causing back issues for you.   I agree that this is not an ideal situation as having a comfortable night’s sleep is so important as it sets us up the stresses and strains of the day ahead.

We no longer manufacture the Sequence Pocket 2000 mattress,  however our Origins Pocket 2000 is also suitable for people of above average bodyweight at an affordable price and is a very comfortable mattress to sleep on.   The mattresses within the Origins Range have been made to go onto a platform divan base which will support the mattress for you plus will not creak when you turn over, how annoying must that be for you.

Bed frames often develop squeaks after a year or two of use, which can be quite disruptive, especially when every slight movement in bed results in another creak. This issue is particularly prevalent with metal bed frames as unfortunately overtime the joints can become loose, causing the frame to shift slightly.  Please see article here which explains fully divan bases and bed frames which I hope you find informative.

The next alternative option is to look at The Artisan Naturals where the spring tensions can be adjusted precisely to you and your partners sleeping side.   A few tweaks here and there will give you your perfect mattress and one that will last years not months.

Spring Tension Guide by Body Weight

Body Weight Recommended Spring Tension Wire Gauge What This Means in Practice
Up to 10 stone (64kg) Soft 1.2mm A lighter body needs a more responsive spring to compress sufficiently. A medium or firm tension will feel too unyielding and create pressure at the shoulder and hip for side sleepers.
10 to 14 stone (64 to 89kg) Medium 1.4mm The range most mattresses are built for. A medium tension provides the right balance of give and support for average body weights in most sleeping positions.
14 to 18 stone (89 to 114kg) Firm 1.4mm to 1.6mm A heavier body will compress a medium tension spring more than intended, pushing through the comfort layer and losing the support the mattress was designed to provide. Firm tension maintains the correct relationship between body weight and spring resistance.
18 stone and above (114kg+) Extra Firm 1.6mm+ At this weight, standard firm springs can still compress excessively over time. Extra firm tension ensures the spring unit maintains its integrity and continues to support the spine correctly throughout the mattress’s lifespan.

We offer zip link options in both of our Ranges plus within the Artisan range, we can make a one-piece split tension mattress, in a kingsize mattress upwards.  Zip link mattresses don’t necessarily create more comfort, but they do provide accessibility solutions, and if customers need two very different support levels, then zip link mattresses solve this problem as well.

Before committing to a new mattress, I would personally recommend that you give our friendly team a ring on 0161 437 4419 so that we can collate information from you and for us to discuss the different options for your budget.

Kind Regards Julie

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