I herniated a disc (L4, L5) maybe four, five years ago, and ever since then my low back has been weak and uncomfortable at best, and debilitatingly painful at worst (mostly just weak and uncomfortable, thankfully). It’s been particularly bad for the past 10 months or so after it *really *went out mid-October and hasn’t fully recovered yet, even to it’s normally simply weak and uncomfortable state. I’m suspecting that my mattress is a primary culprit. The mattress has a permanent dip on my side of it and doesn’t feel like it gives a lot of support. I’ve looked into a warranty claim but it doesn’t appear that the depth of dip is great enough to qualify for a claim.
I’ve heard marketing claims that higher end mattresses in the $3k to $5k range, such as Tempur Pedic, are known for alleviating chronic back pain. Has anyone had first or second hand experience with such a thing?
Price is no object. This is only the beginning of my research so thanks for any input.
My wife and I are likely going to pull the trigger soon on a company that is called personal comfort that is just like sleep number, but for less. It also appears you get more for your money too.
My wife and I are likely going to pull the trigger soon on a company that is called personal comfort that is just like sleep number, but for less. It also appears you get more for your money too.
ETA: They’re employed by or consult with a company that’s affiliated with the maker of their No. 1 recommended mattress, so… maybe their recommendations 2 through 7 are more credible.
We bought a Leesa and my wife and I both love it, and it’s really helped my back. She’s about 115lbs and I’m 225 and we’re both comfortable. I have a Purple pillow and I’d love to have one of their mattresses.
I had severe lumbar pain (one wrong sneeze and I’m laid out on the floor) for five or so years between the age of 18 and 23. Disc compression, nerve impingement, etc. It was debilitating, often unable to work as a result.
I bought a tempurpedic brand mattress and haven’t had a problem since. I’m 44 now and sleeping on the same mattress.
Have you tried to sleep with a pillow under your knees? It creates a slight posterior tilt in your hip which may put your back into a neutral position. It helped me huge.