Which mattress? (merged threads)

Tim_Deegan

cmonthehoops wrote: »

Hi can anyone advise me what would be the best mattress for me please. I have had a stroke plus i now suffer from sciatica(bad) the one i have is about 7 years old and i am finding it VERY hard to get out of my bed in morning with the backache. what kind would be the best? so much to take in find it hard getting to a shop. Any advice would be very grateful thanks.

As sciatica is more of a nerve thing rather than support, you may be better off asking your doctor.

Normally pocket sprung/memory foam is the best for back support, but you might not want the mattress to mould to the part of your back that hurts.

Tim_Deegan

papaya wrote: »

Not entirely true. When a mattress is described as 'no need to turn' it means that you can - but you don't have to; whereas a non-turn mattress is not suitable for turning as it has only one side suitable for sleeping on.

Hypnos recommends that their ' no need to turn' mattresses are turned but, as some have said on this thread, they find a mattress to difficult to turn for various reasons. Therefore it isn't essential to turn these mattresses but it's better if you do.

Hypnos has a good website and I have found them very helpful in providing information.

Unfortunately that isn't quite the case, as it all depends on how the advertiser plays with words. There are a few mattresses about that can be turned, but say 'no need to turn'. They still won't last as long if you don't turn them though. However you will find that most mattresses that are advertised as 'no need to turn' are actually only single sided.

Tim_Deegan

cmonthehoops wrote: »

Hi mate I'm not far in front of you I'm 37 WAS fit not as much now mind you ;¬) i need a double i toss and turn a lot. Budget well thats the problem really. because of the stroke i cant work anymore so moneys tight. I couldn't go for a £500 one put it that way. I was looking at Argos and a few other places but after reading a few posts PHEWWW thank god i didn't. '£459 now £149' if you no what i mean. I could get money for a decent one but it may take time to save it when i really need it asap. Xmas time to teenage daughter o the joys of parenthood. If you could maybe point out a few i would be very grateful thanks.

So what is your budget??

papaya_2

TiTheRev wrote: »

Most 'non-turn' mattresses, I think you will find, are made that way to save costs and materials and dont actually have much padding etc on the underside. So if you did actually turn it, it would not be as comfortable a nights sleep!

Which is precisely why I clarified the difference between 'no need to turn' and 'non turn'

Tim_Deegan

papaya wrote: »

Which is precisely why I clarified the difference between 'no need to turn' and 'non turn'

But most of the time there is no difference. The term 'no need to turn' is used for one sided mattresses also.

I should explain one very important factor: The manufacturers haven't done anything to the insides of the mattresses to make them last longer when you don't turn them. So they won't last as long if you don't.

TiTheRev

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

As sciatica is more of a nerve thing rather than support, you may be better off asking your doctor.

Normally pocket sprung/memory foam is the best for back support, but you might not want the mattress to mould to the part of your back that hurts.

Good point :doh:

papaya_2

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

But most of the time there is no difference. The term 'no need to turn' is used for one sided mattresses also.

There is a significant difference. To use the term 'no need to turn' (i.e. it isn't necessary to turn the mattress) when a mattress is 'non-turn' (i.e. it's manufactured with only one usable side) would be a breach of ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) regulations.

Tim_Deegan

papaya wrote: »

There is a significant difference. To use the term 'no need to turn' (i.e. it isn't necessary to turn the mattress) when a mattress is 'non-turn' (i.e. it's manufactured with only one usable side) would be a breach of ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) regulations.

I know what you are saying. However it wouldn't be a breach of ASA regulations because there is no need to turn a one sided mattress.

Please don't be gullable enough to think that in the bed trade it is all clear plain English. The industry is full of gimmicks and hype.

typhoon

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

Kozeesleep don't sell two sided pocket sprung/memory foam mattresses either I'm afraid.

Depending on how much they charge for the mattress then £70 delivery isn't bad to NI. Check their terms and conditions carefully though because it could prove expensive if you have to return it for any reason.

Your best bet might be a pocket sprung only mattress I'm afraid.

Have been quoted £648 including delivery to NI for king size Madrid with sprung base (no storage). Guaranteed for 12 months then pro rata after that (whatever that means). Will arrange collection free of charge if there is a problem within that time. Am reluctant to pay this amount for something I haven't tried though. Is this a good price Tim?

karen1234_2

Hi,
I was looking at this mattress http://www.bedswarehouse.co.uk/Restus-Chicago-4ft-6-Double-12inch-Mattress.html but was told on here it was a medium one but I'm really looking for a firm one as I've been reading on here they are better at preventing 'roll together'. Can anyone recommend a firm one that's similar please? I'm not having much luck especially as I thought this one was firm.

Tim suggested that at my price range I'd be better off getting a better open coil one than a pocket one so is this one considered a 'better' open coil mattress?

Thanks