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Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Chronic Back Pain. Pure Bliss Latex/Down Pillow to Relieve Chronic Neck Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 10/13/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain, Pain, Pillows, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow / Leave a comment

Wilma writes: Hi Pete, Who knew that choosing a mattress could be such a dizzying experience? My husband is 6’2 and weighs approx. 185 lbs. I’m 5’0” and weigh 100 lbs. My husband has suffered decades of chronic pain in his lower back/hip and through his neck. The pain, […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress for Large People with Herniated Discs and Fibromyalgia.

The Mattress Expert On 10/11/2018 / Back Problems, Fybromyalgia, herniated disc, Latex, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Sleeping Hot / Leave a comment

Hello Pete, My husband and I currently live in Germany but just bought a house in Maryland. We are currently sleeping on an Ikea Sultan Atloy mattress and we know that we do NOT want this in our new house. We are large people. I am 5’8″ and […]

Softening the Surface of a Simmons Beautyrest Black Giada Extra Firm Mattress with a Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 10/07/2018 / Arthritis, Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Pain, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Talalay Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Topper, Pain, Pressure Point Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black / Leave a comment

Jan writes: Hi Pete, Thanks for your great blog. I had been sleeping on a plush Sealy mattress, which had given me lower back pain. It seemed to not provide enough support. I just purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Black Giada Extra Firm mattress, (with a Macy’s credit I had). […]

Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Mattress and Latex Topper for a Large Man.

The Mattress Expert On 08/26/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Topper, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Alex writes: Hi Pete, I’ve always thought that I needed a firm, very firm mattress, as I’ve had lower back issues since high school. (when I was much lighter. However, I recently had to use an air mattress with a frame for an extended period of time. The mattress […]

Frustrated and Confused as to What Mattress to Buy.

The Mattress Expert On 08/25/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Neck Pain, Pain, Posturepedic, Sealy, Shoulder Pain, Warranty

Ari writes: Hi Pete, I am completely frustrated and confused by the mattress industry and have no idea what to buy. We slept for more than 15 years on a firm Sealy Posturepedic mattress that my in-laws bought us for a wedding present. We loved it! The only […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring to Replace a 16 Year Old Stearns and Foster Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 08/21/2018 / Air Mattress, Back Problems, Hip problems, Latex, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Stearns and Foster

Barry writes: Hi Pete, Thanks for all the helpful information over the years. I have a 16 year old stearns & foster, that lost its mojo a few years ago, and needs to be replaced. I am 6’5″, 250 pounds and my wife is 5’7″ 170 pounds. I’ve had […]

High Quality, Long Lasting Mattress to Relieve the Pain from Scoliosis.

The Mattress Expert On 08/17/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Latex, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Pressure Point Pain, Scoliosis, Simmons Beautyrest

Olivia writes: Hello Pete, It’s 4 am and I can’t sleep due to, now regular, back pain due to “s” curve scoliosis. I am 26 years old and feel like an old lady trying to get out of bed every morning. The pain is real, I am doing […]

Returning a Casper Mattress, Causing Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 07/29/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Disc Issues, Latex, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain

Phil writes: Hi Pete, Recently, I got caught up in the hype and bought a Casper “mattress in a box” from QVC. It’s going back. I’m a middle aged man, a little on the heavy side, and with some minor back pain due to worn discs. The […]

All I want is a mattress that will allow me to sleep without waking up with an aching back!

The Mattress Expert On 07/27/2018 / Back Problems, Latex, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Serta

Debbie writes: Good Evening Peter, The only way I know to start this is by saying, “All I want is a mattress that will allow me to sleep without waking up with an aching back!”. I recently purchased a Therapedic mattress with individually pocketed coils and gel memory […]

Does a Saatva or Avocado Mattress with a Latex Topper Makes Sense?

The Mattress Expert On 06/18/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Pain

Dave writes: Hi Pete, I love your website! I would be so grateful for a response to this email. I’m a 5’6″, 160 pound male, age 55. I sleep on my side, but wake up every night with lower back pain at L4/L5, ever since I […]

Shoulder and Back Pain from a Nectar Memory Foam Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 06/16/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura, Natura Greenspring Liberty Latex Hybrid, Pain, Plus Sized People, Shoulder Pain

Anthony writes: Hey there! I just wanted to shoot you an email to ask for suggestions regarding a queen-size mattress. Unfortunately, I got pulled into the memory-foam “hype”. Since purchasing this Nectar mattress, this past January, I’ve not been pleased…to say the least. After reading some of […]

Softening a Too Firm Mattress with an EverEden Soft Talalay Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 06/01/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Hi Pete, My husband and I recently purchased a king sized Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress in luxury firm. We’ve had it for three weeks now, trying to see if it will meet our needs. I’m beginning to develop lower back pains. I’m 5’4″, 125 lbs and have never […]

A Simmons Beautyrest Mattress for Degenerative Discs and Reduced Motion Transfer.

The Mattress Expert On 05/25/2018 / Arthritis, Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Degenerative Disc Disease, Disc Issues, Dust Mites, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Motion Transfer, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Andi writes: Hi Pete, I have a lot of sleep issues and need help choosing the right mattress. I’ve been an insomniac for more than 25 years. I am the lightest sleeper on the face of the Earth! If my boyfriend slightly moves a foot, I wake […]

Which is a Better Mattress, Latex or Innerspring?

The Mattress Expert On 05/21/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Fybromyalgia, Pain, Plus Sized People

Sheri writes: Hi Pete, Which is a better mattress–latex or innerspring? Thanks, Sheri Hi Sheri, If only it were that simple! There are so many good and bad choices on either side of that isle. It’s kinda like standing at the podium, in The Hall of Congress, looking out […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Plush Eurotop Mattress to Relieve Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 05/18/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberty Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain, Pain, Shoulder Pain

Jessica writes: Hi Pete, I have an 8 yr old Sheraton sweet sleeper mattress and I wake up every morning with back, neck and shoulder pain! I can’t take another night of it! So, I’ve been up nights reading and found your blog. It looks like you highly […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve DDD Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 05/18/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Degenerative Disc Disease, Latex, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberty Latex Hybrid, Pain

John writes: Hi Peter, I am 37, 6’1″, 190 lbs and have lower back DDD. currently sleeping on a 7 year old pillowtop mattress. I wake up with back pain and morning stiffness, which has been increasing and wonder if i need a new mattress. What would the […]

Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Mattress with Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 05/15/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black, Too Firm Mattress

Chris writes: Hi Peter, I would appreciate some guidance on a new mattress for my wife and I. I am a 57 years old, 5’9″ 185 lbs, and a side/back sleeper. My wife is 5’7″, 165 lbs, and is also a side/back sleeper. Our current mattress is […]

Tempurpedic Rhapsody Memory Foam Mattress Has Made My Bad Back Worse.

The Mattress Expert On 05/03/2018 / Air Mattress, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, EverEden Vytex Dunlop Latex, Latex, Latex, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura Greenspring Liberty Latex Hybrid, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Kelly writes: Hi Pete, I am now looking to purchase mattress #3 within 6 years. The first mattress was a cal king Simmons Beautyrest Black in early 2009, whichever one was “the dream bed”. My husband wanted this after sleeping on it in a hotel. The bed […]

A Mattress to Relieve Back Surgery Pain for an Older Couple.

The Mattress Expert On 04/09/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberty Latex Hybrid, Pain

Susan writes: Hi Pete, I do not know what kind of mattress would b best for my husband and myself. My husband is 76 years old, 5′ 6″, 190 lbs. and I am 62, 5′ 4″, 128 lbs. My husband was active til he had back surgery five […]

Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattress and Latex Topper for Herniated Disc.

The Mattress Expert On 04/07/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Degenerative Disc Disease, herniated disc, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black, Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Classic

Matthew writes: Hello Pete. I am 6 foot tall and 185 pounds. I have a herniated disc at L5 and degenerative effects in that area. My wife and I purchased a Hello Pete. I am 6 foot tall and 185 pounds. I have a herniated disc at L5 and […]

Memory Foam Mattress Has Lost Comfort and Support After 1 Year.

The Mattress Expert On 04/04/2018 / Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress

Jeanne writes: Hi Pete, I’m looking at mattress only at this time. Just had lumbar spinal fusion and finding the mattresses I have are not comfortable. This memory foam mattress is less than a year old, and has lost the support my back needs. I am a 57 female, 5’3″, 150 […]

3″ Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper for a Comfortaire Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/21/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Vytex Dunlop Latex, Hip Pain, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pain, Pressure Point Pain

Kathleen writes: Hello Peter, I read through your blog and I am confused about which latex topper will help me… …or if I need a new mattress too. I have a Geovista air bed from Comfortaire, bought in 2003. This used to be very comfortable, but now I wake up […]

Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Luxury Plush Mattress, Hip and Neck Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 03/07/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Pain, Pillows, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow

Latoya writes: Hi Peter, My husband and I are looking for a new mattress but aren’t sure which mattress is right for us. We are both average sized and both are now experiencing back pain as well as hip and neck pain for myself from not sleeping […]

Neck, Back, Hip and Shoulder Pain on our Serta Mattress with Memory Foam.

The Mattress Expert On 03/04/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Neck Pain, Pain, Pressure Point Pain, Serta, Shoulder Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Brandy writes: Hi Pete, I have chronic neck pain and a bulging disc in my lower back. I have a Serta innerspring mattress with a pillow top of memory foam. The bed is less than 4 yrs old. I hate it. Have had problems with it from early on. My […]

Plush Pillowtop Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, sagging with a hump up the middle, low back pain.

The Mattress Expert On 03/02/2018 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Danican Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Jack writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I are currently looking for a new mattress. Our current mattress is a king size Simmons Beautyrest plush pillow top. It has sagged on both sides and now has a hump in the middle. I am also experiencing lower back pain. I weigh […]

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