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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 / Leave a comment

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 / Leave a comment

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 […]

A Mattress to Address Post Back Surgery Support.

The Mattress Expert On 04/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Innerspring, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

June writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I have been sleeping on a water bed for the past 30 plus years. It is a high quality waveless waterbed, and we just love it. My husband had some back surgery and the doctor told us we need to […]

A Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress for Very Heavy People.

The Mattress Expert On 04/06/2019 / Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Body Pain, Box Springs, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Plus Sized People, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Sealy Posturpedic

Lou writes: Hi Pete, I’ve seen some of your blog posts about mattresses for people who carry a lot of weight. My wife and I are such people, with me weighing more than 500 pounds and my wife being a shapely 350.. We have purchased a couple […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, like at La Quinta Hotels.

The Mattress Expert On 03/19/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Pressure Point Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Joan writes: Hi Pete, I found your site while I was looking for the mattresses used at La Quinta Hotels. I have read and read the questions and your comments esp. on back pain. We are looking for a new mattress. My husband and I sleep on a […]

Hip and Sciatica Pain on a Simmons Comforpedic Memory Foam Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/17/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Pain, Discontinued Models, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pressure Point Pain, Sciatica, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding

Chet writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I bought a Simmons Comforpedic Blue Sky Firm memory foam mattress, several years ago. The mattress was too firm for us, so we exchanged it within 30 days for a Blue Sky Plush. This product has not been very kind […]

Back Pain, A Latex Mattress for an Adjustable Bed.

The Mattress Expert On 03/14/2019 / Adjustable Bed Base / Foundation, Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Latex Mattress, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress

Sharon writes: Hi Pete, My husband had esophageal surgery and needs to sleep elevated. Recently my very generous brother surprised us with a adjustable bed. The only problem is that he did not ask what we preferred in firmness. Later he commented as to […]

Severe Lower Back Pain on a Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe Memory Foam Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/08/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress

Loretta writes: Hello Pete, I just found you and hope you can help me. I purchased Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe mattress, their softest, and have had severe lower back pain ever since. I did not suspect the mattress, at first, as I had been told by the salesman […]

Relieve Back and Sciatica Pain. Simmons Beautyrest Mattress with a Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 03/02/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Diana writes: Hi Pete, We have a short lived Simmons Beautyrest which has sagged, considerably, after four years. It is a plush pillow top. After reading some of your blog posts, I see that was a mistake. I am 5’5” and 115 pounds. My husband […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and EverEden Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 02/26/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Vytex Dunlop Latex, Gel Memory Foam, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Hi Pete, We went mattress shopping today and enjoyed the feel of the Sealy Gel Memory Foam mattress. However, after reading your advice, just now, we’ve decided to avoid memory foam altogether. Thanks for the heads-up. I’m 5’10’ and weigh 125-165 lbs (that would be pregnancies). My husband is […]

I Have Herniated Discs and my Memory Foam Mattress Provides No Back Support.

The Mattress Expert On 02/05/2019 / Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Important Blogs, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pressure Point Pain

Hi Pete, I’m 6ft, 210 lbs. My girlfriend is 5.6 125 lbs. I have 3 herniated discs in my lower back, pending surgery. I had purchased a queen memory foam mattress, a couple months ago, and was told it had medium density and would help my back? It is […]

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