The ProblemIn recent months I’ve suffered from pain in my right hip and mid to lower back. I attribute this to age, having a sedentary job (writing), having put on some pounds and lack of exercise to lubricate my joints. I sit on a high density cell foam donut as I write this. The donut relieves pressure from the coccyx, something I learned when I was pregnant many moons ago. I’ve learned to contort my body to the left when I rise from a sitting position in order for the pain in my hip to not bring me to my knees. Having this condition checked out by a doctor is out of the question. When I retired from the corporate world I also relinquished my rights to company paid health insurance. So I make do. However, sitting is not my only uncomfortable position. Although I bought a new mattress recently, I awaken with a sore back and my right hip screams with every movement. Do I need to tell you I’ve not been sleeping well? Oh, I guess I just did. The fact is I sleep in 3-hour shifts because my body wakes me up.
Oh, what I would give for just one night of uninterrupted sleep! Something had to be done. I can’t afford medical diagnosis or treatment. Going through Advil like candy is not good for my innards and doesn’t fix the problem anyway. Buying one of those high end mattresses that “have your number” is also out of the question. So, what does a not-so-young-but-not-so-old struggling writer do to alleviate the pain? Ingenuity is the answer, my friends; that and watching the paper for sales on mattress toppers. The SolutionSometimes commercialism comes in handy. It seems everything under the sun goes on sale just before holidays. Memorial day is one of those holidays. My local Big Lots had a flyer in Sunday’s paper. They advertised a ‘famous maker’ 3” gel memory foam mattress topper for queen beds at a doable $99.99. The next day I went to Big Lots in hopes I wasn’t too late. Sure enough, they had plenty in stock and the ‘famous maker’ turned out to be Serta. Well, shoot, if the sheep on TV fear Serta because the public no longer has need to count them (the sheep) in order to go to sleep, that’s enough reason for this little girl to give the brand a shot.
Not only did I make the purchase, but I treated myself to a new set of sheets (in my favorite color, although it doesn’t match my bedding!). I came home excited that, perhaps, I can now get a good night’s sleep. I rolled out the Serta Rest 3” gel memory foam topper and encapsulated it in the accompanying fitted cover (thank you Serta!). I spent the rest of the day washing bedding, including my comforter. I was really looking forward to bedtime! Although, by the looks of my freshly-made bed, I’d need a step stool to get my 5’2” body up on the bed and under the covers! FeaturesUpon reading the instructions (yes, I read the instructions. My name is Shauna, not Shaun!) I was a little disconcerted to discover it may take up to 72 hours for the mattress topper to conform to my bed. I was absolutely delighted when it rolled out flat and fit my bed perfectly! The comfort gods were definitely on my side. In addition to that, I was elated when I read that the gel in the foam is formulated to be cool and regulates itself to your body temperature.
As a post-menopausal woman, I still suffer from night sweats. Well, not really night sweats so much anymore as night heat. That’s another reason I don’t sleep comfortably. I need to have my bedding cold in order to sleep well. It’s a good damn thing I sleep alone; my queen size bed allows me to switch sides when I become too hot – which is another reason I don’t sleep well. By the way, when does that shit end?? Oh, I almost forgot to mention that this product is made in the USA. Way to go, Serta! My rating of this product Do you suffer from back pain? What do you do to alleviate back pain? I take drugs, man! I suffer with it. I exercise and never sit for too long. Nothing yet, but I'm going to try a gel memory foam mattress topper. I prefer to bitch about it. The ResultI’ve only spent two nights on my new set up, but I am tickled to death with the results. I have awakened just once each night - which is a blessing - and I’ve been able to go right back to sleep.
Unfortunately, my body puts out some heat when I’m trying to sleep. Nevertheless, the gel memory foam topper is living up to its promise. The verbiage on the box reads “adds support and comfort – eliminates pressure points”. I can attest to that. In a mere two nights, my pain is at a much lower level. I no longer have to contort my body when I get up from the couch in order to avoid pain in my right hip. Now, if the night heat I still experience would just go bother someone else, I’d be a completely satisfied customer. But that’s not Serta’s problem, is it? If any of you reading this experience discomfort while you sleep for any of the reasons I have mentioned, I highly recommend Serta Rest 3” Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper. It’s an inexpensive solution to what could turn into an expensive and debilitating problem. Try it and rest easy. I did and I now rest when I sleep. DisclaimerI am neither an employee of, nor have I been compensated by Serta to post this review.
, this is it. Coming in both 2 and 3 inch thicknesses you can choose your preferred option. Unsure which thickness would be better for you? They have excellent customer service and have a track record of responding directly and courteously to customers.Being 2.5 pound density foam, this topper is nice and soft. However it still offers support which is important for a healthy body. In fact many customers have reported an end to their back pain after using this topper. Being lightweight it is easy to move around yet won't slip on the mattress. Its porous design gives it great breathability which results in sound temperature regulation. This is critical with any memory foam topper. It will keep you cool at night so you don't over heat.Once unpackaged, this topper will decompress fairly fast, usually within a day. In this time the odor will also dissipate. Keep in mind, sleeping on the topper straight away may give you a headache due to this initial odor. The reviews of this product are highly positive.
They are full of raving comments about how amazing it is. As with any product, not everyone is happy. However with the money back guarantee, you can make a safe purchase here. Dreamfoam Bedding 2 Inch Gel Swirl Memory Foam Topper The Details2 inch gel infused memory foamMade in the USA3 year warrantyOur ReviewThis is a close runner up for the highest rated memory foam mattress topper. It covers all the bases at an excellent price. Being two inches thick this topper will allow the body to sink in without giving the feeling of being stuck. It is very soft and many customers have commented on how comfortable it is as a result. Some even go so far as to relate it to sleeping on a cloud. A common issue with memory foam toppers is their tendency to retain heat during the night. This can leave you tossing and turning as you try and find a cool position. This product regulates temperature very well however and many customers have commented on how cool it stays.
This is a really good characteristic for any mattress topper.This memory foam mattress topper is like most in that when it arrives it is vacuum sealed. You need to allow it to decompress and aerate for a couple of days. This will give it time to take on its correct shape and will also allow the odor to dissipate. The customer reviews of this product are overwhelmingly positive. Milliard 2 Inch Gel Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper + Ultra Soft Removable Bamboo Cover The Details2 inches thick3 lb density foam100 per cent gel infused memory foamExcellent temperature regulation for a cool sleepOur ReviewThis mattress topper is another highest rated memory foam mattress topper and receives some great reviews. It is super comfortable and soft. Yet it still gives great support, so much so that some chronic pain sufferers have enjoyed minimal pain since using it.It is gel infused to allow for comfortable sleeping temperatures. Unlike many memory foam toppers it is able to regulate temperature and give you a cool surface to sleep on.