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RBWells ,

I think it depends on how heavy you are. I am kind of long & lean not heavy and no. We have a probably 18 year old mattress and it’s survived thousands of rounds of sex and nights of sleep. No mattress has caused me back pain BUT one time I did have to put a board under the mattress I had because the combination of frame (it was not a real bed frame just a space a mattress fit) and soft mattress did hurt.

But it’s a purchase that will last for years, regardless. If yours is old why not get one, one that suits you perfectly? Sleep is so important to your health.

aaaaaaadjsf ,
@aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net avatar

Yes for sure. I have a really firm orthopaedic mattress for my back issues and it is amazing. Wasn’t even more expensive than the normal matresses

riley0 ,

Depends on what you can afford. Foam mattresses are easy, b/c you can have them shipped, but you can’t try before you buy. Hybrid mattresses are popular. They have springs inside and foam on one side. You can’t flip them over, like you can with old-fashioned mattresses. Recently, I saw in a Goodwill thrift shop, a decent hybrid mattress for little money. They have a deal with a US manufacturer. I know this b/c I needed a new mattress a couple of years ago. In the process of looking, I found a couple of online sites comparing different brands and types. I seem to remember they weren’t affiliated with any sellers. If I’d saved the links, I’d share them. Figuring out exactly what they’re selling and comparing between brands is complicated. Good luck. P.S., Low-quality foam deteriorates quicker than pricier foam.

spectre ,

you can’t try before you buy.

Most mail order mattresses come with a generous trial period. Not ideal though

riley0 ,

I’ve wondered how you ship one back if you don’t like it.

spectre ,

Me too

rip_art_bell ,
@rip_art_bell@lemmy.world avatar

Price aside, just don’t do what I did: use an old mattress way past its usable life (e.g. like 10 years… it was creaking).

I started having back pain. And once I got a new one, I immediately felt better.

I’m very happy with my purchase and it wasn’t even that expensive. It’s one of those internet “mattress in a box” ones. I paid ~$300 back in 2019, though it looks like it goes for $420 now. Brand is Lucid on Amazon. It’s a hybrid style: it has both pocketed / encased coils like a traditional mattress, and layers of memory foam and latex on top.

dan ,
@dan@upvote.au avatar

A good mattress is worth it, but don’t just go into a store like Mattress Firm (despite how good the company name is) and buy whatever they’ve got on display. Do some research first. Costco have some good mattresses but you can’t really try them out first.

Don’t get one that’s extremely soft because you’ll probably like firmer mattresses as you get older. You can add a topper to make it softer if needed.

valen ,
@valen@beehaw.org avatar

Is it worth the money? You’re going to spend something like 1/3 of your time on it. Make it a good one.

maniacal_gaff ,

The Saatva I bought about ten years ago is still holding up well, after the previous Sealy only lasted about 3-4. Generally I think people need a more firm mattress than they think they want when they’re at the store and plunk down into a big soft pillowtop thing.

Swedneck ,
@Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de avatar

I sleep fine on just a couple blankets on the floor, sure maybe i could sleep a bit better on a fancy mattress but this is essentially free and extremely convenient so i would not say that spending a bunch of money on something that takes up space permanently is worth it. I would rather improve my health in other ways.

Thordros ,
@Thordros@hexbear.net avatar

Agreed, this is a big space saver in my overturned T34.

Devi ,

You'll be fine now but then in a bad way later. You could get permanent back pain and nobody wants that.

MrFunnyMoustache ,

It depends. The most important aspect for a mattress is having the right stiffness, you could get the most expensive mattress in the world and it might suck for you, or it might be great. You gotta try them. If you’re a side sleeper, getting a soft memory foam or hybrid mattress is probably ideal. If you overheat a lot when sleeping and can afford it, a latex mattress really helps, and is typically stiffer. If you can’t afford an expensive mattress, you might want to try sleeping on a futon, which is pretty comfortable for plenty of reasons and more affordable (though not for everyone).

Also, if the sides of your neck are hurting, maybe a new pillow might help. It will certainly be cheaper to get a nice pillow than a premium mattress.

lightnsfw ,

I don’t know if it was expensive or not but I would pay a lot of money for whatever mattress my ex had. That bed was the best sleep I ever got. Unfortunately that relationship ended really bad so I can’t contact her to ask about it.

bemenaker ,

I don’t know of anyone that has a foam mattress that has liked it long term. We have mattress factory here in town, and there you can buy mattresses that are better than the stuff you buy in furniture stores for twice the price. Best bed I have owned. My king size was cheaper than the queen I bought at Macy’s furniture previously, which was a top of the line there.

Chenzo ,
@Chenzo@lemmy.world avatar

Yes.

There are three things you should drop money on:

  • A TV that is like a theater
  • A shower you never want to get out of

And

  • A bed that holds you like the womb
MrFunnyMoustache ,

I wouldn’t spend much money on a TV or a shower, but I completely agree with you on a good bed… though I doubt a womb would be comfortable.

AndMyAxe ,

And a good pair of shoes! A lot of people don’t realize how the comfort of your shoes can have major impacts on the rest of your body. You spend most of your time on your feet, sitting, or laying down, and you should be as comfortable as possible while doing those things.

Archaeoptryx ,

Before commiting to buying a $1000+ mattress, try getting yourself a foam mattress topper. A good one is only like $100. My wife and I sleep on a old generic mattress with one of these and literally sleep like angels. Every time I come home from a vacation it feels like sleeping on a cloud, compared to a hotel mattress.

I know other people will die on a hill trying to convince themselves that their $5k mattress was worth it. But in my opinion, a $100-200 memory foam topper can make a world of difference.

ArtVandelay ,
@ArtVandelay@lemmy.world avatar

$6,000 Purple Deluxe 4 here - is it nice? yes! is it worth $6,000? Absolutely fucking not.

Nollij ,

General consensus seems to be that Purple is overpriced compared to their competition, and by a lot. Comparable mattresses from other brands are probably $2k-$3k.

Having used one of the nicer Purples, I fully agree with your statement. Certainly not worth the sticker price.

Katrisia ,

In my mid twenties, I started having problems with my back, hands, elbows, etc. I stopped doing a lot of things (e.g. playing musical instruments), which helped, but the back pain persisted until I started sleeping on the floor. I was desperate, and I had heard about this solution from old anecdotes.

Since then, I’ve noticed that firm mattresses and very slim pillows (or soft enough pillows) are okay. Soft mattresses and big pillows bring back all the discomfort and pain in a matter of hours. I still sleep on the floor, but a mattress for me might be waiting somewhere.

alcoholicorn ,

How much do you think hotels pay for mattresses? Probably a lot less than you.

PizzasDontWearCapes ,

Buying dozens will obviously be cheaper per unit than buying a single mattress

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