About orthopaedic mattresses
Hey, I am suffering from back problems due to rubbish orthopedic mattresses. I bought a firm one 2 months ago and that started to sink in the middle, with regular turning of the mattress (lasted a week at best). I have now bought another orthopedic mattress (less firm than previous) and a new divan base (old slats were broken) which allowed me one excellent night of sleep but now it has sunk in the middle and when I turn it to the other side has already started to sink. I am 20 years old, 5′ 9” and weigh 75kg and sleep in the middle of a 6x4ft mattress. Since the sinking is in the middle I cannot sleep at the edges because I just roll into the middle causing more back pain. What would be a good mattress for me?
As I find a too firm a mattress uncomfortable but with a less firm mattress it cannot last. (It has been more than 2 months since I have had a week straight of good sleep) CJ. .
Hi CJ.
How much are you spending on these mattresses?
| How much to spend on a double mattress? | What can I expect for my money? |
|---|---|
| Under £500 | Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or a solid foam mattress. |
| £500 | Entry level spunbond springs with some form of synthetic upholstery. Usually one sided mattresses. |
| £750 | The beginnings of a basic pocket springs unit with 800 – 1000 count. No substantial amount of filling other than foams and synthetic materials. Two sided models. |
| £1000 | Should get you away from most low ranges and into the mid-range pocket spring models. |
| £1250 | Should get you a decent pocket sprung mattress with some Natural Fibre content. |
| £1500 | Should get you many manufacturers mid-range models with Natural Fibres |
| £1500-£2000 | Should get you a Hand Made primarily Natural Fibre Quality Mattress |
| £2000+ | You should expect 100% Natural Fibres and Traditional Hand Made Construction Method. |
| £5000+ | A Bespoke Hand Made Sleep System, High-end Spring Units & Featuring the Worlds Most Luxurious Natural Fibres. |
They sound like they are not good quality mattresses.
Your weight is not an issue and as you have just purchased a new divan base, so it can’t be that.
Let me know a model name at least, and then I will be able to make a more informed guess as to what has happened.
Kind Regards Gary
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