Back Problems - New Mattress Needed!

MsMinervaMouse · 12 Oct 19, 09:37 AM

My back and shoulder are in constant knots 😭 I used to see a physio occasionally but now it’s become almost constant and the cost of physio became a bit too much.

Last night, my shoulder was so sore I was almost in tears. Every position I tried hurt more than the last. I ended up grabbing a big blanket from the living room and sleeping on the floor! I can’t take this mattress anymore - I suppose it’s a bit old (maybe about 5 or 6) and it was expensive new, but it seems to be on its last legs

SO - does anyone have any mattress suggestions? Are the Simba/Casper/Emma ones really worth the hype? We need something extra firm, and ideally TODAY! Pillow suggestions also welcome as I don’t think ours are helping.

Help! 😭

Edit: I’ve accidentally posted this thread twice, and I can’t figure out how to delete it on mobile 🙈

Leggibone · 12 Oct 19, 09:47 AM

Here’s a fun thought... does it actually need to be extra firm?
I sleep on a firm mattress at Home and find it really comfy, this week in Spain I have been on a extra firm almost concrete type mattress and I haven’t been able to get comfy all week! Or is it that the springs have gone in your current one?
I can’t think of anywhere except Costco and I mean that I’ve seen sprung mattress to go that day? Carpet right near us have some foam ones?
Sorry not helping? Mine is John Lewis - they can take a couple weeks to deliver though (although mess with there website there were a few I could have got the next couple days)

Guest · 12 Oct 19, 09:59 AM

If you have a solid bed frame (not divan) try using two four inch blocks or even bricks under the legs at the bedhead.

This turned things around for me about fifteen years ago when my back started playing up for no good reason.

For the first night or two you may have a sensation of sliding down the bed but for the overall relief it brings, it's unbelievable.

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	12 Oct 19, 09:47 AM Leggibone Imagineer
Leggibone Imagineer Join Date: Oct 13	Here’s a fun thought... does it actually need to be extra firm? I sleep on a firm mattress at Home and find it really comfy, this week in Spain I have been on a extra firm almost concrete type mattress and I haven’t been able to get comfy all week! Or is it that the springs have gone in your current one? I can’t think of anywhere except Costco and I mean that I’ve seen sprung mattress to go that day? Carpet right near us have some foam ones? Sorry not helping? Mine is John Lewis - they can take a couple weeks to deliver though (although mess with there website there were a few I could have got the next couple days) __________________ Got the Florida bug... 2012 - Quaility Inn International 2014 - Rosen Inn International, Hard Rock Hotel, Yacht club and Bay Lake Tower! Mr Bears Grand Adventure, 2015- A sneaky to DLP- Sequoia Lodge, 2016- Another WDW trip... BLT, AKL, HRH and Rosen Inn - Mr Bear takes Boris to WDW, 2022 - Taking the small fry…. Coronado spring addition, 2024 - Riding solo?

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	12 Oct 19, 09:59 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	If you have a solid bed frame (not divan) try using two four inch blocks or even bricks under the legs at the bedhead. This turned things around for me about fifteen years ago when my back started playing up for no good reason. For the first night or two you may have a sensation of sliding down the bed but for the overall relief it brings, it's unbelievable.