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Replacing our Saatva mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 10/15/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Innerspring, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Sleeping Hot, Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company / Leave a comment

Susan writes: Hi Pete, I have been pursuing your site with an aim to replacing our Saatva mattress. On top of it we have a Sleep Innovations 4-inch Dual Layer Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper. I am 5’5″ and weigh around 125lbs, and my husband is 6’2″ […]

What mattress do you recommend for me? I am 50 years old, 6 ft tall, and weigh around 350 lbs.

The Mattress Expert On 09/28/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Discontinued Models, Hotel Bedding, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex / Leave a comment

Mike writes: Hi Pete, I saw you online. I have a question. I am 50 years old, 6 ft tall, and weigh around 350 lbs. I have back issues and have a very hard time sleeping. I currently own a pillow top Denver mattress. I just stayed […]

Herniated Discs. Lower Back Pain on an Old Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 09/13/2021 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Problems, herniated disc, Innerspring, Latex, Mattress Advice, Motion Transfer, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Helen writes: Hi Pete, We have a problem! We recently got a new old mattress from my aunt. It was her spare room bed set which has only been used a few times, so it’s basically brand new. I have 3 herniated discs in my lower back. […]

A Mattress for DDD and Arthritis

The Mattress Expert On 09/08/2021 / Arthritis, Arthritis Pain, Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Body Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Headache Pain, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Upper Back Pain, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Lynn writes: Hi Pete, I suffer from DDD and arthritis. I take a hormone blocker for breast cancer, that gives me migraine headaches. We have a firm mattress that is probably around 10 years old. It’s starting to show signs of indented body outlines. I sleep […]

What mattress do you recommend for relieving lower back pain?

The Mattress Expert On 08/28/2021 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Bulging Discs, Degenerative Disc Disease, herniated disc, Hip Pain, Innerspring, Latex, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Serta, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Sleep Number Bed

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 mattress to resolve my back/leg/hip/shoulder/neck pains.

The Mattress Expert On 08/26/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Duo Comfort Two-Sided Mattress, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex, Latex Allergy, Latex Toppers, Leg Pain, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, Pain, Pressure Point Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex, Two Sided Brolynn, Two sided innerspring mattress, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Mandy writes: Hi Pete, I have followed your blog a bit and have gathered a lot of insightful information for my current situation. I still wanted to reach out to you for a mattress recommendation. I’m a middle aged, heavy, (200 lbs., 5’4″), pear-shaped female. I have […]

A mattress for back, leg and hip pain.

The Mattress Expert On 08/24/2021 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Degenerative Disc Disease, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Hotel Bedding, Innerspring, Latex, Leg Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Donna writes: Hi Pete, I am 61 year old female side sleeper. I have deteriorating discs, causing back, leg and hip pain which hurt badly after trying to sleep. I sleep everywhere, coach, recliner and 3 different beds with no relief. I stayed at the Holiday Inn […]

My back pain returned with a vengeance on a Tempurpedic Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 08/22/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Shoulder Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Suite Sleep Dunlop Latex Topper, Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex

Eileen writes: Hi Pete, Thank you, so much, for freely sharing your extensive knowledge with all of us consumers. Like many others, I purchased a Tempurpedic mattress that I became unhappy with 2 years after getting it. At first, it felt fine. But it became extremely uncomfortable […]

16 yr old Queen Sealy 100% Latex SpringFree PALESEED mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 08/20/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Discontinued Models, Latex, Latex Mattresses, Mattress Advice, Neck Pain, Sealy, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Springfree

Hello Pete, My wife and I both love our 16 yr old Queen Sealy 100% Latex SpringFree PALESEED mattress. We both have serious back and neck issues which this mattress has helped big time. I am 5’4”/285 lbs and Sandy is 5’7”/135 lbs. We are having an […]

Saatva Mattress Returned.

The Mattress Expert On 08/15/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Hip Pain, Latex, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Exchange, Mattress Foundation, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Sleeping Hot, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Jennifer writes: Hi Pete, I came across your site when doing some research. Like several others that have contacted you, I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel. It appears to have been a Simmons Beautyrest. Which one?…who knows? We recently returned a […]

Back Pain on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 08/14/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Hip Pain, Important Blogs, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector

Camilla writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I bought ourselves a Simmons Beautyrest mattress for Christmas. We had been needing a new mattress for some years, and were so excited to get a new one. Now that it is several months old, we are extremely displeased with […]

My back pain has returned on a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 08/13/2021 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Sleeping Hot, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Mattress Company

Augie writes: Hi Pete, We bought a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress, a few months ago. At first, is seemed fine, except for sleeping a bit warm. Now that my exchange period has ended, my back pain has returned. I feel like I just threw hundreds of dollars […]

Simmons Beautyrest mattress at a new Holiday Inn Express.

The Mattress Expert On 08/12/2021 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Degenerative Disc Disease, Disc Issues, Hotel Bedding, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Donna writes: Hi Pete, My husband is 190 pounds and sleeps in a bed alone. He has been sleeping on a Restonic latex mattress, for the past 3 years. His has back pain when he gets up. It originally was on a platform and I added a […]

Simmons Beautyrest Hyde Park hotel mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 08/10/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Discontinued Models, Hotel Bedding, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector

Joe writes: Hi Pete, I understand that the Simmons Beautyrest Hyde Park mattress has been discontinued. I saw that you recommend a Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress. I’m not sure of the firmness of the Hyde Park, but the hotel used a topper on the mattress. I […]

A New Mattress to Relieve Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 08/09/2021 / Arthritis, Arthritis Pain, Back Pain, Back Problems, Bed in a Box, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Pain, Sleeping Hot, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Mattress Company

Hi Pete, I just read a little bit about your company. I am looking for a new mattress because I am having excruciating back, hip and knee pain every day. I don’t know if it’s the mattress or what. I do have arthritis. I also sleep hot […]

Back Pain Better but Not Good on a Flipped Over Memory Foam Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 07/17/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Gerald writes: Hi Pete, I got that memory foam mattress flipped over, back in April, and have been sleeping on it that way since. Probably a 20% – 30% improvement in my back pain, definitely better upon arising. Whether at night, to the toilet, or mornings, the […]

My sister recommended you to find the right mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 06/24/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Pain, Box Springs, EverEden Talalay Latex, Foundations, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex, Latex Toppers, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Foundation, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Pressure Point Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Suite Sleep Dunlop Latex Topper, Suite Sleep Dunlop Latex Topper, Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex

Laura writes: Hi Pete, My sister recommended that I email you as you were very helpful finding her the right mattress. We’ve been sleeping on out king mattress for the last seven years. We’ve gotten to the point where neither of us are sleeping well. […]

A mattress for relieving low back, shoulder and neck pain.

The Mattress Expert On 06/23/2021 / Back Problems, Latex, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector

Suzanne writes: Hi Pete, I bought a Nectar Bed, (first memory foam mattress I ever bought). I understood that I would need an adjustment period. At first, I thought it was great. But now, only 6 months later, I am having low back pain. I […]

The best mattress for after spinal fusion surgery.

The Mattress Expert On 06/12/2021 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Latex, Mattress Advice, Pain, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Becky writes: Hi Pete, I just confirmed that I’m going to have spinal fusion surgery within the next 3 weeks or so. I’m a 63 year old woman and weigh over 200 lbs. I need to find the best mattress, quickly, one to support me after […]

Paying for a Tempurpedic Mattress in Terms of Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 06/11/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Latex, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Suite Sleep Dunlop Latex Topper

Marvin writes: Hi Pete, I have a problem that I’m hoping you can help me solve. We bought a Tempurpedic mattress, just two years ago. And we are still paying for it. No only am I still making payments on this mattress, but I’m paying in terms […]

Which of my 2 queen size mattresses is better?

The Mattress Expert On 06/03/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Breathing Difficulties, Fibromyalgia pain, Fybromyalgia, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Sealy Posturpedic, Simmons Beautyrest, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Sleeping Hot

Jan writes: Hi, Pete! I need your help. I have to only keep one of my 2 queen size mattresses. *2004 Simmons Exceptionals Inverness Valley Luxury Firm bought in a furniture store – in excellent condition – used only occasionally in a spare bedroom for guests * […]

Back Issues. Looking to Replace a Stearns and Foster Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 06/02/2021 / Adara Latex Hybrid Mattress, Back Pain, Back Problems, Discontinued Models, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Sealy Posturpedic, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Stearns and Foster, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Two Sided Brolynn, Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattress, Wolf Mattress Company

Samantha writes: Hi Pete, I would love your input on my present mattress dilemma! I really liked my mattress I purchased, some years ago, from Bloomingdales. It’s a Stearns and Foster Luxury Cushion Firm Euro Pillowtop. I am looking to buy a new mattress to replace it, but […]

I want a mattress with no memory foam, and I need it right away.

The Mattress Expert On 05/22/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Mattress Protectors, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Sleeping Cool, Sleeping Hot, Tulah Eurotop Latex Hybrid, Wolf Mattress Company

Jill writes: Hi Pete, I need a new mattress, and I need it sooner than later. My back hurts something awful and I simply can’t wait any longer. I need a queen size, just the mattress, as I have a platform bed. I’m 39 years old, 5′ […]

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress for Herniated Discs.

The Mattress Expert On 05/21/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, herniated disc, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector

William writes: Hi Pete, I want to thank you for your incredibly informative blog and website. I learned an awful lot, after spending hours reading your advice to others. My wife and I are large people. I have back pain, due to a couple of herniated discs. […]

Back Issues on a Wink Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 05/20/2021 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector

Brad writes: Hello Peter, I’ve been trying to find the right mattress to relieve back pain issues. I am 7 feet tall and 220 lbs. I share my bed with my wife who is 5′ 6″ and 120 lbs. I sleep on my back and side and […]

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