UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who chimed in for advice. I ended up going with a Boring Hybrid. I will update once I get some nights in, but it seems like I will really like it!

I’m a 32 year old side sleeper dealing with lower back pain for the past year and a half and i’ve tried everything to figure out why. Turns out, it’s my 8 year old memory foam mattress.

Although I don’t use reddit as much, my friends always say that to get the best most honest truth about anything, reddit is the way to go. So here I am.

I’ve tried SEVEN mattresses over the last year, none of them work. if it wasn’t for the trial periods I think I’d have to get a second mortgage loan out or something.

It feels like I’ve tested all brands out there and now i found myself checking out Boring Mattress. I saw a few reddit posts from other communities that had the same problem I have and how the hybrid one fixed their back pain.

I just need something that will give me real pressure relief and solid support. They say it’s medium-firm, ships in a box, work with platform beds and very bare bones with their layers. I’m tempted but wanted to check with y’all first. Has anyone actually tried the boring brand?

Please sure any experience you have, i’m open to anything at this point.

Hello! I have been struggling to find a decent well priced bed in a box. Preferably it would be available through amazon, but if not that's alright too! I am 5'3", around 230 pounds, sleep 75% of the time on my stomach and 25% on my side, I prefer more firm mattresses, and I tend to sleep a bit warm. What suggestions do you have for affordable bed in a box's that would work best for me? Thank you!

Edit: I have decided to go with the Helix Twilight Luxe. I'll update what I think about it after I get it.

Update: I've been using the Helix Twilight Luxe for about a month now, and I am really liking it so far! The reviews that I saw about it not having great edge support when sitting on the edge of the mattress are true, but it isn't that terrible and also wasn't really a priority for me. It is very firm and perfect for sleeping on my stomach and not causing soreness when sleeping on my sides. There was no chemical smell or anything when unpacking it, and while the box said it would be completely decompressed within 2 hours, I waited about 2 days before using it, and it was perfect. Overall, this mattress is much better than my last one was, and I would recommend it if you don't plan to sit on the edges too much and aren't able to go to a mattress store in person.

What's a mattress for back pain that'll actually last?

It seems like most start sagging or develop other issues after the first year or so.

Anyone have a favorite mattress they'd recommend?