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?

I recently got a foam mattress after having used an old spring mattress for years. I have been getting very bad upper back pain since. Im considering returning the mattress and getting a different one. Is there any consensus on whether or not spring mattresses are better or worse for upper backs?

My fiancee and I are trying to buy a mattress together. We are torn between 2 beds. One is a Seely posture-pedic mattress and the other is the Nectar. Neither of us have much experience with memory foam or really new mattresses in general. Why is one type of mattress better than the other? What are pros and cons of each?

Hi folks,

I’m planning to buy a mattress for the first time and would love to hear from those who’ve recently gone through this process. My main concerns are comfort and helping with back pain—sometimes I wake up feeling sore, so I’m hoping the right mattress will make a real difference.

A few details about my situation:

• Budget-friendly options preferred: I’m not looking for ultra-premium, just the best value for money.(15-25k)

• I’ll be ordering online—there aren’t any stores nearby where I can try mattresses in person, so I need solid advice on what’s worth buying.

• I’m stuck between Memory Foam, Latex, and Pocket Spring mattresses. Each seems to have unique pros and cons, especially for comfort and back support:

  • Memory Foam: Good for contouring, but is it hot or too soft over time?

  • Latex: Supposedly more breathable and durable, but significantly pricier—does it really deliver?

  • Pocket Spring: Promises bounce and airflow, but does it help with back pain?

Please share your experience with your mattress—how comfortable it is, and how you found the service, warranty, or replacement process.

Would love any thoughts or recommendations. Thanks so much!

We’re looking at a king size medium firm kingsdown duet Granby or the Tempur-pedic pro breeze orange. The tempur pedic mattress is about 35% more. We’re both used to coil mattresses so the kingsdown seems more natural to us - the foam feels kind of like it is eating us. I’ve heard that the foam is great once you’re accustomed to it. Is this true? What are your thoughts?

Our body are more comfortable and relaxed on sponge mattress. Spring mattress are too fake and uncovinient. I want to step on my mattress without resistance.

Its easy to shift when you sleep on spring mattress than normal sponge one. Spring mattress are heavy and unfoldable. I think spring mattress are just unwanted product but we consume because its looks cool.

Why don't people just buy an innerspring mattress and put a quality memory foam topper on it. That way when the memory foam degrades, you just replace the topper.

Is there any advantage to getting a full memory foam mattress. Is seems like they don't last very long, and start to sag much early than an inner spring would.

I am just entertaining the idea of an inner spring + foam topper combo, and am curious of others thoughts on this.

I have a Casper mattress that I bought in Feb 2020. It's a foam mattress, and it used to be good. it has now inevitably sagged, and due to my sleeping habits I made "valleys" in which I fall in every night. See below.

Earlier I had the mattress that came with the flat: a cheap spring that would wobble around like a raft in the sea. Terrible. In my Country I had a memory foam with several layers, and it lasted a lot of years. I'd say that starting from year 5 it became uncomfortable as well.

I am a side sleeper. I turn frequently, but can only sleep on the side. I am 98kg. I like my mattress on the firm side. Problems with my Casper:

• Ceased UK activities (and might default soon)

• Can only turn it north-south, not upside down. My old foam mattress lasted all those years because I could turn it upside down too.

• Due to my static sleeping position, I have sagged it on both sides and made specific "valleys", so even if I try to sleep on another point, I keep falling back there.

I don't remember much about it, but the last spring mattress before moving to foam was one of IKEA's most expensive spring mattress, and I can't remember any specific issue. It was actually hybrid: packed springs+memory foam. They wobble though, and one reason for moving to foam was not to disturb my partner with my frequent movements.

I really don't know what to go for here in the UK: when you live long enough in a Country, you can "tell" cheap vs. expensive brands, but here all brands seem the same to me? A friend that sleeps on Emma told me to stay away from it, so that's one, but what about others?

I'm not expecially against a spring mattress, if you guys can confirm they would work in my case. Max budget 800 quids.

Thanks!

I am looking for a super firm mattress with springs/coils. No foam. No latex. Husband and I are both 6ft and 200lbs. Best mattresses we have ever had have been basic firm spring mattresses with some sort of secondary topper. We had a custom made king that lasted 10 years and countless moves. But all those moves and occasional temporary storage expired the mattress. I would sleep on the floor with a 3” mattress topper, but my floor is very cold in the winter. My husband purchased a “firm” foam mattress off Amazon and I wake up every morning sweating in a hole with screaming back pain. I miss my old mattress so much I could cry. We have a wood foundation under the foam mattress and I’m tempted to just put plywood on the foundation- but my husband needs something “slightly softer than plywood.” Please help with suggestions. $1500 budget.

Update: Got the Engineered Sleep 12” Classic Ultra Firm Flippable Mattress. Absolutely love it. I’d say it’s 8/10 firmness. Im a mostly side sleeper and my hips do not hurt. I have had a considerably more firm custom mattress and my hips killed.

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?