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Pain from Sleeping on a Simmons Beautyrest.

The Mattress Expert On 08/22/2020 / Arm Pain, Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Shoulder Blade Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress / Leave a comment

Wanda writes: Hi Pete: I just found your website and I am hoping this is still your email address. My situation is the following and I hope you can help me. Back in November 2007 we bought this mattress from Macy’s. It was the best mattress we […]

Twin-XL Adjustable Bed Base and Mattress for Herniated disc Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 08/09/2020 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Adjustable Bed Base / Foundation, Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Disc Issues, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company / Leave a comment

Jess writes: Hey Pete. I hope you are well. We bought a mattress and latex topper from you, which we have loved. I need another mattress and wanted to pick your brain and ask what you recommend. On 6/18 I reinjured my herniated discs on my left […]

Chiropractor Recommends Sleep Number. What Mattress Do You Recommend for Lower Back Pain?

The Mattress Expert On 08/08/2020 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Bulging Discs, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Latex, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Serta, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector / Leave a comment

Stefanie writes: Hi Pete, I read your Blog about the Beauty Rest with interest. I am currently in need of a new mattress but struggle. I have a really bad lower back and am a belly sleeper. I am 5.11 (145 lbs) , my husband 6.4 (200 […]

A New Mattress due to Frequent Lower Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 07/25/2020 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Mattress Company

Gaby writes: Hi Pete, I am looking into getting a new mattress due to me frequently waking up with lower back pain. I know absolutely nothing about mattresses, so I would love some guidance. As mentioned, I wake up with lower back pain, and I am a […]

Back and Hip Pain On a Serta iCloud Hybrid Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 06/25/2020 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Bedding, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Pain, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Comforpedic Advanced, Simmons Beautyrest Silver, Stearns and Foster, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress

Tony writes: Hi Pete, I need some help with purchasing a mattress. I need to purchase a new mattress because my Serta iComfort Hybrid broke down too early. Sleeping on it gives me back pain and hip pain. I understand the back pain but […]

Replacing My 16 Year Old Simmons Beautyrest Heavenly Bed.

The Mattress Expert On 03/13/2020 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Bulging Discs, Degenerative Disc Disease, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Laurie writes: Hi Pete, I am replacing my 16 year old Simmons Beautyrest Heavenly Bed. After googling, I stumbled upon your great website! I have two bulging discs in the lower back. After sleeping at a hotel, I have come to the realization my bed is causing […]

A Great Quality Mattress for Bad Backs.

The Mattress Expert On 02/24/2020 / Back Problems

Stephanie writes: Hello Peter, We are looking for a great quality mattress for people who have bad backs. We are partly back and side sleepers We live in South Africa, so need a brand that a local store will have. (Sealy, Simmons, Serta…). Can you please […]

Shifman vs. Stearns and Foster Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 02/06/2020 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Stearns and Foster

Mike writes: Hi Pete, Thanks for taking the time to write and answer so many questions. I agree with your commentary on the mattress retail industry–it seems like you are one of the only honest brokers out there. My wife and I have spent […]

Help! Several Mattresses in Several Years.

The Mattress Expert On 02/01/2020 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Topper, Pain, Sealy Posturpedic, Stearns and Foster, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Paul writes: Hi Pete, Please help us. First, My wife and I are active and fit. Winter sports and summer sports. I’m 52 and get hip and lower back strain and pain. My wife likes the mattress to have a soft feel. In the past several years […]

Back Pain and Sagging from a Stearns and Foster Pillowtop Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 12/21/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Innerspring, Mattress Advice, Mattress Exchange, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain, Stearns and Foster

Janie writes: Hello Peter, We bought a Stearns and Foster Estate Pillow Top mattress, about 4.5 years ago for $2200. About 6 months to a year of sleeping on that mattress we started noticing some aches and pains in our backs. We attributed it to work and […]

Wolf Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 12/12/2019 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Matt writes: Hi Pete, Thanks so much for dropping all this great knowledge! I’m a market research executive so doing my homework is in my nature. But I’m shopping for two – the wife and I – so want to make a good choice for […]

Simmons Beautyrest and Tempurpedic Mattresses Sleep Very Hot.

The Mattress Expert On 11/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Vytex Dunlop Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Exchange, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest Silver, Sleeping Hot

Karen writes: Hi Pete, Love your website. I would like your advice regarding my six month, endless quest for the ‘right’ bed. I am a 62 years old with a ‘bad’ back and an issue with sleeping very, very hot. I have not had a good sleep […]

Latex Topper and Mattress Like Those at La Quinta and Westin Hotels.

The Mattress Expert On 11/04/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Shoulder Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding

Bruni writes: Hi Pete, I’m in need of a new mattress and happy to have come across your website. I’m 54 years old, 5’, 4” and weigh 175 pounds. I have arthritis, neck, shoulder and back issues and usually sleep either on my back or […]

Simmons Beautyrest Hotel Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 10/25/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding, Sleeping Hot

Warren writes: Hi Pete, We really enjoyed the Simmons Beautyrest mattress at the hotel we stayed at recently. I have back problems and slept without pain for the first time in quite a while. My research led me to your blog, where I read about the Simmons […]

A Mattress for Our 6’2″ Teenage Son with Back Issues.

The Mattress Expert On 09/22/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Bed in a Box, Childs Mattress, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Two sided innerspring mattress, Two sided mattresses, Wolf Mattress Company

Jackie writes: Hi Pete, I am looking for recommendation for a twin mattress for my 16 year old son. He plays sports, and is about 6,2″, 150 lbs He’s had some sports related back issues earlier in the year, but is healing. He has a twin wood […]

Arthritis. A Latex Topper to Soften a Too Firm Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 09/11/2019 / Arthritis, Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Mary writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I purchased a new king size, firm mattress, 3 months ago. He likes a really firm mattress for back issues, which we both have. I also have arthritis and am in pain on this mattress. It’s just too firm. So, […]

What Mattress Does The Expert Sleep On?

The Mattress Expert On 08/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Disc Issues, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid

Susanne writes: Hi Pete, I haven’t made good choices, buying mattresses, and my husband is furious at all the money we’ve wasted. Up till now, I’ve relied on the salespeople and Consumer Reports for guidance…all with disastrous results. This has driven me to do my own research, […]

Natura Greenspring Firm Mattress and Latex Topper on an Amish Bed.

The Mattress Expert On 07/28/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Plus Sized People, Pressure Point Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Katrina writes: Hi Pete, Our new bed will soon arrive, so now we are looking for a mattress. The bed is a solid wood bed (Amish) and the box spring will sit approx 9 1/2 inches off the floor. I am 5’8″ so I am a bit […]

A Mattress Recommendation for My 300 Lb. Father-in-Law.

The Mattress Expert On 07/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Plus Sized People, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Robert and Sue write: Hello Pete, We purchased a mattress from you about 4 years ago and have been sleeping comfortably ever since! We have, finally, convinced my father-in-law to give you a try. He is about 6′ tall, approximately 300 Lbs., with a bad back. Please […]

A Pure Bliss 2″ Plush Latex Topper on a Luxury Firm Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 07/22/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, Pain, Pillows, Pressure Point Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Cliff writes: Hi Pete, About 2 months ago we purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Silver Luxury Firm Mattress, here in Oregon. While I like the firm support I have to agree with my wife it is too hard, at least on top. I was about to exchange it […]

Extra Firm Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper to Relieve Pain from a Severely Damaged Back.

The Mattress Expert On 06/26/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Steve Writes: Hi Pete, I have a severely damaged back, which causes me much pain. I’ve been reading your blog posts. and have determined that I need the following products: 1) The Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Gibson Grove Extra Firm mattress. 2) The Pure Bliss 2″ Plush Natural […]

Stearns and Foster Mattress Has Body Impressions and Causing Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 06/17/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pain, Stearns and Foster, Warranty

Frank writes: Good Afternoon Sir, In 2012, based upon recommendations from your website, (which was excellent), we purchased a Stearns and Foster mattress and 2″ latex topper. My wife is approx 160 lbs and likes an ultra soft mattress. I am 6 foot 6 and 255 lbs […]

A Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress and Latex Topper for a 300 lb Man with a Bad Back.

The Mattress Expert On 06/12/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Plus Sized People, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Randy writes: Hi Pete, I need a mattress that will hold up a 300 lb. man with a bad back and be comfortable for a 180 lb. woman We want that in Queen size. I kinda like what I have read about the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress. […]

Replacing a Serta Pillowtop with a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 04/26/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Pillowtop, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Andy writes: Hi Pete, I have been researching our options for purchasing a new mattress and came across your excellent and informative website. Our current mattress is a Serta Pillowtop that is no longer acceptable for us. My wife has been complaining of back problems […]

Replacing a Simmons Beautyrest World Class Rembrandt Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 04/24/2019 / Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Topper, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Ellen writes: Hi Pete, I am wanting to replace our Simmons Beautyrest World Class Rembrandt mattress with another Simmons product. I have read a lot of reviews and spoke with Simmons. I am not only confused, but disappointed, if I may be honest. I have back issues […]

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