2006-10-07 11:59:28 · 16 answers · asked by bournemouthandy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I have scoliosis and a host of other back problems that come with it. I was very dismissive of memory foam beds until I stayed at a friend's house recently and had one of the best and most comfortable night's sleep I've had in years. For the first time in ages I didn't wake up with back ache. The bed had a Tempur mattress and now I have one on order. I'd highly, highly recommend it - soooo comfortable!
2006-10-07 12:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to try them to find out for yourself - different people like different types of beds.
One warning about memory foam - you need at least 3 days (possibly more) for the bed to "dry out" if it is delivered brand-new from the factory to your home. They spray something on them (possibly for fire protection) and it takes a while to dry out.
I don't have a memory foam bed but my bed is a Eurotop with the top portion made of memory foam. It took a long time to dry after they opened the package with my new bed. If I could have left it outside in the sun, it might have dried much quicker.
Just a warning.
2006-10-07 12:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by LDB_Career 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect they are very comfy, but you have to be more specific regarding your back condition
I'd see a physical therapist about the back
as for the mattress, memory foam best suits side-sleepers
if you sleep on your back, a hard mattress is the only way to go
2006-10-07 12:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by badcloud56 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, and yes. I would reccomend the Tempur Pedic as a first choice, but make sure to test each comfort level offered. The firm may be too firm, but the pillowtop may be too soft. Make sure you konw which one is most comfortable for you.
I love that bed....but I sleep on a Sealy Posturepedic with a Memory Foam pillowtop.
2006-10-07 12:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a water bed. We have had one for 15 years and find it wonderful. In fact, when we go away on holiday, we find it very difficult to sleep on anything else.
The one we have is a 3 second one. That means that there are lots of baffles in it, so that you don't have the wave effect. It settles in 3 seconds.
You can get some that are 30 seconds, though I wouldn't recommend them.
2006-10-07 23:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Sheena 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know three people that have memory foam mattresses and all including myself find them extremely helpful. One has ME, another has had a hip replacement and my problems are sciatica and coccyxidinia. I hope you are able to get relief as we have...good luck.
2006-10-07 12:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by pol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only have the memory pillow, but it is wonderful. A was talking with some friends who have the beds and mattress toppers and they were telling me that they are wonderful and have helped their backs.
2006-10-07 12:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ther are comfy- but from my understanding bad backs need better support- not less
2006-10-07 12:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine has. Don't know if it would help yours or not. I would advise, though, to get the thickest one possible. The extra money is worth it -- they're pointless if they're not thick enough to make a difference.
2006-10-07 12:01:26 · answer #9 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had one for 2 years and i love it. I really don't know if it will help your bad back cuz my back is bad and anything i sleep on it hurts so......Flo
2006-10-07 12:02:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋