Hello,

I’ve spent my whole life sleeping on spring mattresses—both cheap and expensive ones—without any issues. However, when I moved out and started living on my own, I switched to foam mattresses. I first tried one from IKEA and later a $300 one from Amazon, but both became saggy after 2–3 years and started causing back and neck pain.

I thought the problem was due to buying cheaper mattresses, so about three years ago, I invested in a Tempur-Pedic LuxeAdapt Firm. At the time, there were only two options (soft and firm) and I chose the firm one, assuming it would last longer and resist sagging. I even purchased their matching bed base.

Now, here I am with a mattress that sags in the center and feels nothing like it did when I first tested it at Mattress Firm. I’m experiencing neck pain and feel like I sleep much better on spring mattresses, as I noticed when using one during a recent trip.

1. Could it be that memory foam mattresses just aren’t a good fit for me?

2. Do you have any recommendations for spring or foam mattresses that won’t sag or cause pain? I’m willing to pay whatever it takes for a mattress that lets me sleep through the night and wake up pain-free.

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I've been struggling with morning fatigue, body aches, and sciatica issues of late. The latter has been going on for many years, which is why I invested in the most firm Tempur-pedic matrress available at the time and subsequently for all my kids. It's about 7-8 years old now, little softer then when I first bought. It never dawned on me that my issues were bed related until I went on travels and slept in some 20 year old spring mattress. Super firm. About 80% of my aches, sciatica and fatigue went away. Totally stunned and perplexed. How does some crappy old mattress work better? I thought springs were bad and avoided them like the plague. I'm beginning to doubt that. Is it normal to find springs providing better rest/support than foam?