Back pain after getting a new sofa?

Bossypants

Has anyone experienced this? I just replaced my knackered IKEA Ektorp with a fairly pricey (for me) new sofa. I tried the one in the shop and it seemed quite firm, but now that mine has arrived, I find myself really sinking into the cushions (which I don't like but am trying to get used to), and after sitting on it I am sore in my shoulders, lower back and even thighs the next morning. I don't generally suffer from aches and pains and have never experienced anything quite like this.

I'm just wondering if there is usually an adjustment period when getting a new sofa, or if I need to look at DIY options for making the cushions firmer?

neilmcl

Your body has to adjust to the new seating position, hence the initial back pain. It could be the it is indeed too soft for you.

bob_a_builder

Not related to the pain side of things, but we bought a sofa which once we had it delivered was a very different experience from the one in store, including unevenness of stuffing/lack of support in various areas.
Involved a number of trips back and forth to the store to compare experience, were we imagining it etc etc

As part of our complaint, the seller (BHS) commissioned a report/visit from FIRA

His report backed up our claims, and as a result got a full refund from BHS

jk0

Did you strain your back moving the sofas, though?

TELLIT01

We've just taken delivery of two new recliner chairs to replace our worn out 15 year old ones. Seating position seems very strange by comparison, but we are getting more used to them by the day. We also have a few aches from the changed position but nothing much.

kerri_gt

We experienced the opposite when changing sofas as our old ones were done.
Cushions can be offered in a variety of firmness', especially on more expensive models. Are you sure the one you ordered is the same firmness as the one you tried in store?