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Problems with mattress dipping

Jay asked
26th March 2014

Hi Lee Thanks for your response, its great, cheers. I posted this earlier in the week would be great if you can help?

I had a Sealy royal ortho Posturepedic luxury deluxe 8 years old no issues, developing a dip after duration decided to select the Bensons regal back care, after 4 weeks developing a dip causing much backache. Following my complaint to Bensons for beds, I can re-select or have a replacement. I’ve had no issues with Sealy’s first purchase until recently. I have viewed and tested a backcare ultima, apparently made by Myers.

Pocket sprung supposed to be better. I have also viewed online a Sealy millionaire ortho Posturepedic. I am not familiar with dipping and would like to have a mattress that lasts without dips after 4 weeks and poor settlement. What can you advise to help me get a mattress that won’t dip and is like my previous model with comfort and lastability? I weigh about 13/14st Regards Jay

1 Answer
Lee Staff
answered 10 years ago

Hi Jay,

Thanks for your question.

It’s strange given the firmness of both the mattresses you have listed, the Bensons Regal BackCare and Sealy Millionaire Ortho Posturepedic that you’re getting dipping and sagging so soon. Both of these mattresses are very firm in terms of comfort levels and support. We have an article which explains the difference between settlement in a mattress and a true dip.

I’m mindful that the dip you mention is actually settlement in the mattress Jay. Either that or the mattress is faulty, but it does seem so strange in my experience for this to happen so soon. That said not impossible!!

As for the back pain a number of people were told once upon a time that a firm bed is the best cure for a bad back. This is completely wrong, whats ‘helpful’ (there is no miracle cure and no one should advertise such) with any sort of back or hip issue is a supportive bed which is comfortable. The key is the comfort layers on top of the support.

It’s the mix of support and comfort you need to find. It looks like this model has too much support and not enough comfort Jay.  Given the firmness of the mattresses and the price point, I wouldn’t recommend any of our beds as an alternative.

I also am not sure what I would advise you to choose for that budget. In all honesty, I’d choose a firm foam mattress with a softer memory or hybrid foam layer to help with the back issues. Alternatively to that, I’d advise a firm bed but with a softer topper to place on the bed to help resolve your issue.

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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