Angie writes: Hi Pete, I need your help and advice on a mattress. I’m in need of a queen size mattress set for myself, alone. I’m a large woman at 230 lbs, 5′ 9” and mid 40’s. I currently wake up, with aches and pains on my […]
Read more →Diane writes: Hi Pete, We have a new Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Luxury Firm Pillowtop mattress in queen. My husband seems comfortable with it, as he is a back and stomach sleeper. But, I am a back and side sleeper. And while I am happy on my back, […]
Read more →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 […]
Read more →Keith writes: Hi Pete, I am wondering what mattresses would be the best choice for us. I am a 31, 6’0, 180 lbs and my wife is 5’7, 135 lbs. I was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis with pain in my neck, back, and hips. I have bulging […]
Read more →Kimberly writes: HI Pete, My husband and I are looking into getting a new mattress. But, I need help trying to find a good one for us. I have fibromyalgia with neck & hip problems. Our mattress now we have a hard time getting out of […]
Read more →Luke writes: Hi Pete, I’ve got 6 of mildly herniated discs in my back and a more seriously herniated one in my neck. I also have broad shoulders and weight about 190 lbs. 5’10”. I’ve been told I should sleep on my side – which is fine. But, I find that my shoulders […]
Read more →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 […]
Read more →Laura writes: Hi Pete I’m 5’2, 180 lbs with lower back, hip and neck issues. I think I need the firm mattress with a latex topper for softness. I slept very well while staying at the Comfort Inn. What’s the difference the Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree luxury firm mattress and […]
Read more →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 […]
Read more →Darlene writes: Hi Peter, I’m exchanging my Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Plush Pillowtop mattress this week and wanted to know if the Luxury Firm would be too firm. I’m a small person (105 lbs.) and am therefore concerned about not getting pressure point relief. I was also considering Serta iComfort […]
Read more →Vera writes: Dear Expert, I have a super hard Schiffman…and I’ve started having hip pain! I bought a memory foam pad, it gave me a neck pain and my hands would get numb when I sleep…I am lost. I’ve tried the softer models…felt good…but I am very […]
Read more →Shauna writes: Hi Pete, We have a mattress that is 15 years old. Last year, we flipped it and put a latex topper on it, as you suggested. Now it’s just too soft and we are waking with neck and shoulder pain. Do you think it’s the pillows? […]
Read more →Stacy writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I went bed shopping and we are lost with all the choices. We liked the feel of a few mattresses. All were comfortable. In doing some research we stumbled on your site (thank you!). In looking at the advice on […]
Read more →Brenda writes: Hi Pete, My husband is heavy, 5’10”- 260 lbs. And I’m 5’4″-136 lbs. I still have pain after having had major back surgery, two years ago, and I have neck pain from disc issues. We’ve tried select comfort, baffled waterbed and a natural foam mattress. All fails. As for age, 57. Thanks […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I’ve read much of your website and have a question. I’m shopping for a new bed in my home, plus a queen size in the guest bedroom of my son’s house. I’d prefer not to spend as much on the son’s guest bed because we […]
Read more →Jay writes: Hi Pete, I have a lot of issues with 2 primary areas: lower back and shoulder/neck. For years, a firm mattress was very comfortable for me, but when my neck/shoulder pain started up, I found I couldn’t sleep on it any longer. I didn’t try […]
Read more →Lori writes: Hi Pete, I live in NC and wonder about buying a bed over the web without being able to “test” drive the bed. I wonder about returns, too. I suspect there is some information on your website, but wanted to start the process […]
Read more →Cindy writes: Hi Pete, I recently Bought a S&F mattress that I’ve instructed them to pick up. My husband likes it, but I worry that it’s too soft. Now, I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing, by sending it back. I need your advice as to […]
Read more →Rebecca writes: Hello Peter, I just read the post regarding people with back and joint pain. You suggest that a firm mattress with a soft latex topper is the best option. I do suffer with severe neck and back pain and have done a ton of research on brands […]
Read more →Alexia writes: Hi Pete, Hope this finds you well. 🙂 Maybe you can help me. I’m 5’7. 100 lbs, hyper mobile, but also suffer with, degenerative discs C4,5,6,7; L4,5 bulging; arthritis in joints; sacroiliac joints dislocate frequently. I may possibly need neck surgery due to excess spinal fluid (not […]
Read more →Helayne writes: Hi Pete, Please Help! We haven’t slept well in 2 years. I was in an auto accident, which damaged my spine, ribs and neck. We were thinking that an adjustable bed base would help. We already have a platform bed that we like. Can it […]
Read more →Janet writes: Hi Pete, I got the Vytex latex sample, you sent me, and gave it a full week test had no health/allergy issues. I think I would need a “medium/soft”. Which mattresses would you recommend? Also, how do I return your sample so you can help others? Thanks, […]
Read more →Marian writes: Hi Mattress Expert, So I live in northern British Columbia, Canada (Terrace, BC). I have been on your website today for a couple of hours. I am just starting my research on mattresses and thought I might talk to my chiropractor as well for advice […]
Read more →Santa writes: Hi Pete, I’m a big man…320/340 lbs. I’ve already bought and returned a couple of mattresses and I want something that will hold me and be comfortable. I have a sore neck, hip and shoulder. So, the mattress must address these issues. What’s more, I’m […]
Read more →Candace writes: Hi Pete, I sleep on a 5yr old tempurpedic memory foam mattress with a tempurpedic memory foam pillow. I still get neck pain, tension headaches and stiff shoulders with chronic knots in my muscles. I’ve been told these muscles feel more like tiny rocks then muscles due to the […]
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