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Back ache from which? best buy mattress

Chris asked
12th August 2015

Hello,
My partner and I purchased the which best buy silentnight comfort pocket 1200 which is a medium/firm. However, I have started to get backache and headache since receiving it last week which I didn’t get from our last mattress which was definitely in need of replacing.
I like to start off sleeping on my back or side, but always end up on my side.
I have read that due to side sleeping a medium would be best for my partner and I. Do you agree and what would you recommend?
I am just over 9 stone and my partner is about 10.5 stones. We’d like a 4’6 double mattress… We’ve considered the travelodge dreamer but there aren’t any details on it and you can’t return it if it isn’t suitable.
Thank you

1 Answer
JohnRyanLtd
answered 8 years ago

Hi Chris,

Thank you for getting in touch.

As you have discovered, there are very few mattress manufacturers who disclose the exact construction of their products, leaving customers with a very difficult decision when it comes to purchasing. The “Which” best buy will probably be in terms of price as opposed to being specifically designed for individual requirements as there are too many for them to comment upon. I would not buy any product without knowing what was is inside, particularly when it comes to upholstery in a mattress. Both ourselves and Vi-Spring are the only British manufacturers who are prepared to disclose the content of the upholstery in terms of GSM (grams per square metre).

The springs withing a mattress are to support an individuals body weight, the corrects tension is determined by the individuals weight;

BodyweightSpring tension
Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm)
16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm)
Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm)

Given that you are side sleepers we would advise looking at the models with a medium upholstery.

Without knowledge of your actual budget, it makes it difficult for me to recommend a mattress from our ranges. Having said that, please view the Origins Pocket 1500 on our site, which has synthetic upholstery layers, but if your budget permits, you may wish to view the Artisan Naturals which contains 85% natural upholstery layers. Both of these models are described as mediums in the comfort layers.

To discuss the suitability of our products further please call the office on 0161 437 4419 to speak to one of our friendly advisors.

Kind regards,
Amy.

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