last updated: Feb 17, 2017You know how annoying back pain can be. It hurts and it affects every waking moment.So finding a mattress to address your back pain is a life-changer.Since pro athletes use our mattresses for rest and recovery, people are always asking us which Essentia mattress would help their back pain.You may be asking yourself, is changing my mattress the best place to start?"The answer is YES, 8 hours per night will make or break your back!You'll want to look for a mattress with the follow 3 Attributes.1) proper support2) spinal alignment3) pressure point relief.That's what addresses persistent upper and lower back pain as well as shoulder and neck pain. LatexMemory FoamNatural Memory Foam Made using certified organic & natural components, no metals. Reduced VOC exposure, not exposed to harmful chemicals. Heat dissipates through the mattress and away from the body. Eliminates negative space, ideal for proper spinal alignment. Eliminates numbness and soreness.
Evenly distributed body weight allows for increased blood circuThe truth is, all Essentia mattresses are pretty amazing but some outperform others in terms of back support and back pain relief.In fact, the Dormeuse and Beausommet are tied for first since they offer similar performance but address 2 difference body types. If you have a pronounced lower back arch you'll need the Dormeuse. Little to no arch and you're looking at the Beausommet. If you suffer from:- Upper or Lower Back Pain - Shoulder or Neck Pain - Cervical Spondylosis, or Arthritis of the Neck - Pinched Nerve - Muscle Strain - Spinal Stenosis - Spondylolisthesis - Cervical Kyphosis - Scoliosis - Kyphosis - Whiplash InjuryOur top-of-the-line Dormeuse (softer) & Beausommet (firmer) mattress could help you get a better night's sleep. People who suffer from back injuries related to car accidents have called to thank us for these mattresses. Neck pain alone can often be resolved with one of 3 Essentia support pillows.
Top 5 Tips to Choosing a Back Pain Mattress1) Is a Firm Mattress really better for your back?You might be confusing firmness with support; recent studies show that maximum support and back pain relief are provided by a medium-firm mattress.According to a recent survey, 95% of orthopedic surgeons said they believed a mattress plays a role in lower back pain management. 31 million Americans have suffered from acute or chronic back pain.2) Again, Avoid Firm Mattresses!!!For all you stubborn folks, according to this study published in the British medical journal, The Lancet, researchers found that patients suffering from back pain were twice as likely to report improvement when sleeping on a medium-firm mattress as opposed to those patients who slept on a firm mattress.The trial involved 313 adults with chronic lower back pain and backache. As a part of the study, the subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. The first group slept on a medium-firm mattress instead of their normal mattress and the second group on a firm mattress.
When compared to the patients who slept on a firm mattress, patients who slept on the medium-firm mattresses reported reduced incidents of back pain in bed, reduced back pain upon rising from their bed, and reduced back pain related to disability. The study results indicated that a medium-firm mattress provides a better balance between back support and comfort for lower back pain than a firm mattress.Contrary to popular belief, sleeping on a mattress that is too firm exerts additional pressure on the back, resulting in more back pain for some patients. So the best mattress for a bad back is a medium-firm.3) Price Doesn't Equate to QualityWhen you're buying a car you can often relate the price tag with the quality of the product. That's not really the case when it comes to mattresses.Finding a mattress that will help your back pain doesn't have to be an expensive proposition. Going with a natural latex mattress or memory foam mattress is a great start. Avoid spring mattress because this is typically where you'll get swindled.4) Body Type MattersTop heavy or bottom heavy, 5 feet tall or 6’5, many factors need to be taken into consideration.
The decision of a soft, medium or firm mattress doesn't apply. It depends entirely on your body type and the level of support you need. 5) Know What Needs AddressingWhy do you have back pain? That's the question you need to ask yourself and seek professional opinion if needed. It's often a combination of things from sitting most of your day to bad posture to weak muscles. A great mattress can only do so much. Learn your weaknesses and address it head on.For more information, please visit our Learning Center.How can Purple be firm and soft at the same time? Purple’s Smart-Comfort Grid System™ is designed so that each individual cell wall of Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ has a specific pressure/weight threshold. When that threshold is breached, the wall releases, distributing the weight and pressure to surrounding cells. This means that high-pressure areas like your hips and shoulders sink in while the broader, low pressure areas like your back get fully supported. Even when the cell walls release, they don’t collapse and lose support;
they will maintain the exact right amount of support needed for that part of your body so you don’t bottom out. How much weight is the Purple designed to support? The Purple® Bed should easily support 600lbs total or 300lbs weight per person per side. If you’re worried about accommodating someone significantly heavier than that but still want the power of Purple, please be assured that all users, regardless of weight, should find comfort benefits with the Purple® Bed. Please be advised that, while with the use of significantly heavier users will not void the warranty, it may cause the bed to soften more quickly than with an average-weighted user and therefore may eventually alter the Purple™ Bed’s comfort providing abilities. Will you be adding more sizes to your mattress options? As we grow we are only producing the four most popular sizes of mattress Twin XL, Queen, King and California King. This certainly doesn’t mean we won’t add sizes, but we apologize if we don’t have the sizes you’re looking for right now.
To be notified if we ever do add more sizes, fill out this Google Form and we’ll be sure to let you know if your desired size becomes available! What does the Purple 30-Night Challenge work? If you’re not convinced that Purple® Mattress is right for you after 30 or so nights, head over to your guest room, take your sweetie on a romantic getaway, or simply spend a night or two where you can sleep on a different mattress and compare it to your Purple. You may just realize how awesome Purple really is! Don’t worry, you still have your full 100 nights to decide. Is the Purple® Mattress cover washable? For the mattress cover, we recommend using a stretchy mattress protector and spot-cleaning with upholstery when it does get dirty. **The cover does zip off, but we recommend not putting it through your washing machine unless absolutely necessary. If you do, use a completely cold cycle and hang or lay flat to dry only (there is a LOT of spandex in it, so if you put it in the washer/dryer, it will shrink and that could potentially interfere with the benefits of Purple™).
Why do I need stretchy sheets for my Purple® mattress? The stretchier your sheets and mattress protector, the more you’ll be able to enjoy the full benefits of Purple. Too tight and/or non-stretchy fabrics can act as a barrier between you and the Purple so you don’t get as much pressure release as you could. Also, don't forget to check out our amazing sheets that will work perfectly on your mattress! What is the quality of the foam? We use a premium high-density density foams, which include: 3.25” – 1.8 lb/ft³ medium-soft comfort layer 4.00” – 2.0 lb/ft2³ medium-firm support layer All of our foam is certified by CertiPUR-US® CertiPUR-US® approved foams are: Made without ozone depleters Made without PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP (“Tris”) flame retardants Made without mercury, lead and other heavy metals Made without phthalates regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions for indoor air quality (less than 0.5 parts per million)All of which is, of course, topped with and protected by 2″ of Purple™ — so it’ll last even longer than your average high-density foam.
Will you be selling a Purple® Topper? We may add the option of a Purple® Mattress topper in the future, but we don’t have any sort of timeline. But if you want to to be notified if/when a Purple® Topper is available, fill out this quick form and you’ll be among the first to know! Does the Purple® Bed need a boxspring? Of course we recommend our platform base! However, the Purple just needs a sturdy surface to sit on, whether that’s a platform, slats (3″ apart or less), box foundation, an adjustable bed frame, or even the floor — it all works just fine. Make sure your mattress won’t be on a sagging frame or foundation and you’re good to go! What type of flame retardant is in the mattress? We use a fabric knit barrier that meets all of the industry standards for your safety without filling your mattress with toxic chemicals. Does it emit off-gassing? There may be a faint “new mattress” smell right when it comes out of the packaging, which the few who have noticed it have described as nutty and sweet.
If it is noticeable, it will fade within a few days and is not toxic (most toxic off-gassing that is associated with mattresses comes from memory foam, which we do not use). To find out more about the certification for the foam we use, visit CertiPUR-US® Why did you choose the cover you did? We specially designed a patent-pending, high-quality, white-on-white cover that has never been seen in the industry. It’s super stretchy so you get the best experience with Purple possible, and will look great in your room, even while you’re washing the sheets! What are the dimensions of the Purple™ Beds? California King: 71.5" x 83.5" x 9.5" King: 75.5” x 79.5” x 9.5” Queen: 59.5” x 79.5” x 9.5” Twin Extra Long: 37.5” x 79.5” x 9.5” How much does the Purple® Bed weigh? The following are approximate weights — just remember Weight is Quality!! Twin Extra Long – 70 lbs Queen – 110 lbs King – 140 lbs California King – 140 lbs
How does the Purple® Mattress Ship? The Royal Purple® Seat cushions will ship in boxes, just as one might expect. But we’ve invested in a super nifty mattress roller that allows us to ship Purple® Beds and Tops directly to your door in a vinyl tube with handy little handles to help you carry it. The mattress packaging dimensions are approximately as follows: California King King – 72″ Long x 15.5″ Diameter Weighing appx 141 lbs King – 76″ Long x 15.5″ Diameter Queen – 60″ Long x 15.5″ Diameter Weighing appx 111 lbs Twin Extra Long – 38″ Long x 15.5″ Diameter Weighing appx 76 lbs If Purple® Mattress is so great, how can you sell it for so little? When we say we skipped the middle-man, we mean we skipped like….4 of them. The inventors (which means we don’t have to pay royalties) The manufacturers (Which means we don’t have to pay someone else to do it) The Wholesalers (the most commonly referred to middle-man)
The Retailers (The stores and the sales people) If we had gone a more traditional route, Purple would be a $3000-$5000 mattress, and let’s face it, most people can’t afford that. We are so confident about this technology and how much value it will add to your life, that we are assuming all of the risk so that we can offer it to you at a much more affordable price. Do I have to rotate my Purple® mattress? We don’t have an official policy. Not required, but recommended every 6 months or so. The Purple® Mattress also shouldn’t be flipped or you could lose its benefits! You can rotate the mattress, although it’s not necessary! How do I unpack my Purple® mattress? There will be a great little Purple slicer – that looks suspiciously like a letter opener – included in the package. Use that to cut down the length of the plastic tube, (Yes, it will cut between the teeth of the zipper and through the fabric and plastic) and unroll the mattress from the several layers of purple fabric holding it together.
Your bed will be ready to sleep on right away. How firm is the Purple® mattress? Most of our customers rate our mattress a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, but it really just is personal preference! Is the Purple® mattress vegan? There are no animal products used to produce The Purple® Mattress. Can you feel your partner moving next to you on Purple? The Purple® Mattress has very limited motion transfer! You won’t feel your partner stir, those cute little ones climbing into the sheets, or those little paws finding the most comfortable position. What’s the life expectancy of the mattress? The life expectancy is around 8-10 years. That is why we have a 10 year warranty on all of our mattresses. What about shipping to rural areas? Purple ships everywhere in the US, but not at exactly the same speed. If you live in a more rural area, please note that it will most likely take longer to ship your products to you that what is estimated on the website.