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09/11/2016 - 10:21 AM 09/11/2016 - 10:04 AM 07/26/2015 - 5:56 AM 02/28/2010 - 4:36 AM 02/27/2010 - 1:40 PM 02/07/2010 - 4:00 PM 02/07/2010 - 3:42 PM 04/25/2010 - 6:14 PM 01/31/2010 - 5:27 PM 01/23/2010 - 9:17 AM 01/23/2010 - 5:15 AM 04/27/2010 - 8:01 AM 01/20/2010 - 10:33 AM Veritas-Health LLC has recently released patient forums to our Arthritis-Health web site./forumThere are several patient story videos on Spine-Health that talk about Arthritis. Search on Patient stories Protect anonymity not Notice automatically medical web site is permitted.prior moderator approval. Attention New Membersinitialautomaticallybeforeno medical professionalsforum side any type of medical advice. diagnostic test main site 01/20/2010 - 9:40 AM 01/22/2010 - 4:48 PM 02/07/2010 - 7:55 AM Ron DiLauro I am not a medical professional. I sleep on an air mattress. It's the only mattress that's ever enabled me to sleep (at least some of the time) without low back pain.
I thought I wanted a memory foam mattress--until I laid down on one at the mattress store a few weeks ago. My back started to hurt within 10 seconds! I slept fairly well on a medium-firmness mattress in a motel recently, but when I got up in the morning I could hardly walk for the pain. I'm sticking with my air mattress. Sign In or Register to comment. Start a New Discussion Latex foam mattresses conform to the body nearly as well as memory-foam types, but are much easier to move around on and less likely to produce an unpleasant odor when new. Owners also find them slightly better for lovemaking, although not quite as good at isolating motion as memory foam. Some sources describe natural latex as more breathable than memory foam and, therefore, less likely to retain heat. In addition, latex does not have the problems with off-gassing and odors that some worry about with memory foam mattresses. You can also flip most latex mattresses, either side-to-side or head-to-foot, which may help them both last longer and retain their comfort longer.
Latex beds aren't as widely available in mattress showrooms as other types of mattresses, and there aren't as many online reviews. The only brand of latex mattress that gets a significant number of strong reviews is our Best Reviewed pick, the Ikea Latex Mattress (Est. $300 and up) line. , ratings for Ikea latex models are above average compared to all mattresses. However, many latex mattresses can be hard to find for personal testing, whereas, Ikea stores are relatively common, so the mattresses can easily be tested before purchasing. Ikea latex mattresses tend to be thinner than other brands, which may certainly explain the lower price point since not as much material is involved, and some owners say they feel too firm. Overall, though, they get very good reviews for comfort. One challenge in analyzing latex mattress reviews is that it's not always clear whether reviewers are commenting about mattresses using all-natural latex, synthetic latex, or a combination of latex and springs.
note that one of the reasons Ikea's latex offerings are relatively inexpensive is that "less expensive dunlop-processed latex and synthetic latex are often used as opposed to more expensive talalay-processed and natural latex." Ikea carries three different lines of latex mattresses, and they are a combination of natural and synthetic. Ikea doesn't generally market its mattresses with foundations, since many are designed to go on platform beds like the ones that company sells, so keep that need in mind when considering an Ikea mattress. , is another highly rated latex mattress that is a hybrid of natural latex and a polyurethane foam base. Owners say it's extremely comfortable, soft yet supportive, and is a great value for the price. It comes in two firmness choices, medium or firm, and it seems to be somewhat more popular with those who like a firmer mattress. Some who found it too firm added a softer mattress topper and are very pleased with the result. It also gets good reviews from those who suffer from back pain;
quite a few reviewers say it provided good relief and they wake up pain free. If you don't know what type of firmness you want -- or if your preference change with your mood -- we recommend taking a look at the Roma All Latex Mattress (Est. $500 and up) by Sleep EZ. The Roma is firm on one side, medium on the other. If you feel like you need a firmer or softer surface, just flip it. Some say it's too firm even on the medium side, but experts say that latex tends to feel firmer than other mattress materials, so that's to be expected. Also, you can always add a mattress topper. For those looking for a "greener" mattress, experts recommend the OrganicPedic by OMI . These eco-friendly mattresses feature all-natural, sustainably sourced materials, including 100 percent natural rubber latex, organic cotton, and the company's own version of wool, called Ecowool. They are one of the few "organic" mattresses that are certified for meeting the most stringent qualifications of the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS).