< 1 2 345 > 35,795 posts, read 36,271,380 times Originally Posted by Southside Shrek Here is what the mattress manufacturer SLEEP INNOVATIONS claims about the foam mattress I bought--I am so sick and tired of hearing mattress salesmen make their fantastic claims:It just makes sense to invest in a quality mattress. There's no other single purchase that makes such a difference in your sleep � and your overall health and well-being. Our premium foam mattresses provide an unmatched range of important benefits. The ultimate in therapeutic support and cradling comfort Delivers a deeper, more rejuvenating sleep Relieves the painful pressure points innerspring mattresses can cause Promotes better air circulation for a comfortable sleeping temperature Distributes weight evenly, minimizing motion transfer "Sleep Innovations� Inc. All of the above is false in my case and I mean false. We recently bought one of these Serta Memory Foam Firm matresses and find these statements to be true.
Best nights sleep we've had in years, no aches or back pains. We considered the Sleep Number bed but after reading the reviews and the problems they have, at our stage in life we need no more hassles. 879 posts, read 1,669,940 times We have an Original Mattress Factory mattress. Although they say it's not necessary, we had them put edge supports around the edges and now after about 10yrs, the edges are still firm, no sagging. My hubby is a big guy, much bigger than you and he always sits on the edge of the bed. Special Mattress Features - The Original Mattress Factory We've been very happy with it. 2,152 posts, read 9,030,174 times Originally Posted by nitram I did not get a SERTA memory foam from Costco but a SLEEP INNOVATIONS memory foam mattress. Sleep Innovations made those above claims about its memory foam mattresses. 18,002 posts, read 48,925,464 times 32 posts, read 87,510 times Originally Posted by volpster31 I believe that you are very correct.
What may suit me just fine could be torture to my wife or another person. And what tortures me could be heaven plus to someone else. A visit to a furniture store the other day proved interesting. The sales lady told me to answer some questions on a machine and then plop down on a so-called scientific mattress machine. I was on it for about 5 to 10 minutes and VOILA! The machine said I needed a firm mattress. Of course that was my answer to one of the questions before I even plopped down on that stupid thing. Just another gimmick to try to sell mattresses. Another problem trying to shop around for a mattress is plopping down on several of them with a sore back. Nothing really feels good. A good mattress store should also have a spa and some back rubbers to get their customers tuned up to be able to select the proper mattress. I do not know how society became so tangled up in buying memory foam mattresses as opposed to the old spring style mattresses. When I was in the Marines I slept on a very thin mattress on top of a metal spring frame.
Never did I have a back problem in those days sleeping on a real rack. 1,434 posts, read 2,423,103 times This may not apply in your case, but for what it's worth I have a suggestion. Make sure that whatever mattress you end up buying, is well supported. I have a ten year old conventional king sized Sealy mattress and box springs that seemed lumpy, uncomfortable, too low, and very saggy in the middle. It was supported by a metal bed frame that was old, flimsy, had no center support, and one wheel had collapsed. Before buying a new mattress, I gambled $59 on a new bed frame just to see what that would do. It turned out that the proper support provided by a new bed frame fixed both the sagging and lumpiness, and raised the mattress to a proper, normal height. My mattress is fine for a few more years and I sleep like a baby. 5,037 posts, read 6,271,601 times Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum.
Additional giveaways are planned.Skip to main content Science-Backed Tips to Pick the Perfect Mattress Sleep matters—so much so that six in 10 Americans report craving sleep over sex. The key to rest good enough to forgo sex? It just might be in the mattress.Nine in 10 respondents in a sleep survey cited their mattress as an important factor in getting that coveted good night’s rest. Americans love their beds so much, in fact, that they're willing to shell out thousands of dollars for a single mattress. But the word is still out on whether this expense is really justified, since mattresses can affect our sleep in both positive and negative ways. Make sense of the bedding madness with this primer on choosing the right mattress for you. Mattress Matters—The Need-to-KnowThe first “mattresses” (read: piles of leaves, grass, or straw covered in animal skins) were invented by cave men and women. Thousands of years later, the Egyptian pharaohs discovered the luxury of raising the bedding off the ground (though "common folk" continued to sleep on piles of palm bows).
Today, many Americans enjoy mattress-induced rest. Six in 10 Americans crave sleep over sexBut mattresses don't always help people obtain a good night's sleep. Low-quality, uncomfortable mattresses have been linked to sleep discomfort and pain, and chronic pain can prevent quality sleep . Those who struggle with sleep deprivation may suffer from a sour mood, slower metabolism, and impaired immune function .Fortunately it’s not all bad news. While mattresses can hinder sleep quality, they can also improve it. Better “bedding systems” (a fancy way of saying “things you sleep on”) have been linked to decreased pain and discomfort, especially in women . Quality sleep on a good mattress may also help decrease stress .The long and short of it? A bad mattress can contribute to poor sleep quality, while a good mattress can improve it. Given that the average person spends about one third of her or his life sleeping, it's worth investing the time (and money) to find the right mattress for you.
Better Bedding—Your Action Plan When it comes to purchasing the perfect mattress, it turns out there are a lot of mixed messages out there. Some research suggests foam mattresses create backaches; others say foam helps pain. Some studies advocate for regular cotton mattresses while others say coils create backaches and that airbeds are the way to go . There’s even disagreement over whether a firm mattress really is better for lower back pain .The reason for all this controversy is that sleep quality and comfort are so darn subjective . In fact, when buying a mattress, the most important consideration is probably personal comfort. (That also means that if something besides a mattress proves more comfortable to sleep on, we should go for it ).If you find yourself in the market for a new mattress, follow these guidelines for a better shot at getting that elusive good night’s sleep.Replace a mattress approximately every eight years. Keep it longer than that and the materials may start to degrade, which might make the mattress less comfortable to sleep on.
If you’re waking up in pain every day, sleeping poorly, or feeling disgruntled all the time, consider upgrading sooner . Replace the box spring along with the mattress. Over time, the compression of the springs (which results from having a mattress and human bodies on top of it) will start to change the structure of the spring box. To retain proper structure, replace it every eight years or so—or just ditch the box spring altogether. Make comfort your goal. Purchasing a mattress is all about finding the best one for you. Some people like a firm mattress; some like a soft one; others, like Goldilocks, prefer somewhere in between. The experts we spoke to said it basically comes down to personal preference. If you're comfortable, you have a better chance of sleeping well. Try before you buy. Test “sleep” on a mattress for at least 20 minutes in a normal sleep position before making a decision. Look for a mattress that fits your body. Chiropractors advocate finding a mattress that’s designed to conform to the spine’s natural curve and distribute pressure evenly across the body.
This can be tricky, because the surface curve on the mattress doesn’t necessarily represent the way your spine will curve while sleeping on it . Everyone’s pressure points are different, so the best way to figure out if a mattress correctly supports the body is to bring a friend along to the store. Lie on the mattress in your normal sleeping position and ask your friend to observe whether your spine remains fairly neutral. If your spine is obviously sagging or curved exaggeratedly in any given direction, then keep searching for a mattress that helps maintain neutral spine alignment. While researchers are challenging the idea that a firm mattress is essential for anyone with back pain, most experts still agree a saggy mattress isn’t the way to go . To determine if a mattress has too much sag, perform the same spine alignment observation outlined above. Not only is the mattress likely to have lost its proper structure, but this ruIe’s especially important if you’re worried about your bed catching on fire.
Only mattresses made after July 2007 must meet regulations for fire resistance. Virtually all mattress coils are made by the same manufacturer. Likewise, don’t be duped by dollar signs: A higher price doesn’t necessarily mean better quality. Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Thickness is often just a visual ploy designed to get people to think they’re buying a comfier mattress. Listen to your body and find the bed that feels the most comfortable (not the one that just looks that way). If you have allergies (particularly to dust mites, mold, and certain bacteria), read the mattress’ label to make sure that the materials don’t contain any sneaky allergens—or, better yet, look for a hypoallergenic mattress (natural latex and wool are both decent options) or a mattress cover. Worried about allergies but don’t want to pay for an expensive mattress cover? Daily vacuuming might help . Do not disturb… your partner. If you share a bed, look for a mattress that allows two people to adjust the firmness on their respective sides.
That way, neither one of you will have to sacrifice comfort or spine alignment. Give peace a chance. Even if you loved your new mattress in the store, you might not sleep better on it the first night you bring it home. It can take a couple of days to adjust to a new sleeping surface . If the first night on a new mattress doesn’t transform your sleep quality, give it a few more nights before giving in to buyer’s remorse. Look for a return policy. This way, you won’t be stuck with an expensive mattress that doesn’t provide the sleep of your dreams.Thanks to Joyce Walsleben, David M. Rapoport, and Nicole Lehman for their help with this article.This article is part of our Connected Wellness series with Withings, a consumer electronics company dedicated to creating smart products to help you make healthy and balanced choices. We take our partnerships seriously, which is why we’ll never collaborate with a brand unless we profoundly believe in their mission. We think Withings fits that bill—we trust them to make a difference and they trust us to write great articles that (like everything on our site) are science-backed, informative, and original.