After undergoing yet another hip replacement dislocation looks like I'll have to sleep on my back long term. What would be the best loft and firmness?
1552288
I use it for sleeping on my side. I guess you need to decide how high you are comfortable having your head when you lie on your back.
1552289
I would go with high loft plush personally. The low loft is only about 5-6 inches. However, you may prefer a thinner pillow. If so, I would recommend low loft firm. The low loft plush is just simply to soft and thin. I bought a low loft plush for my daughter-in-law, she did not like it... To thin and to soft. Hope my rambling helps your decision.
1507622
It will flatten down wherever your body presses the hardest, if you are a side sleeper it will flatten 3-4 inched at the hip and shoulders. This will create lumps where the displaced filling bunches up making it uncomfortable if you change positions at night. It will engulf you as other reviews say, not very comfortable. Mine is going back.
1013064
I am a 200 pound man and I sat on it. It sank enough to where I almost slid off the pillow. It was hard to remain balanced on it. I ended up reselling mine and renting a hip chair from a medical supply company for $50 a month. If you got a hip replacement you only need the chair for 1 month. If you must get a pillow the 4 inch would probably be less precarious.
535347
Not very. I'm having major low-back problems when I wake up. I'm looking for a way to make it feel firmer or else I'll have to find a firmer one. Good luck!
520479
I'm more of a side sleeper that's why I purchased a high loft plush, a low loft would be perfect for stomach sleeper, not as high so as to keep the your neck and spine perfectly aligned. Also this pilllow will not sink flat, will sink to certain level and remain solid, excellent pillow.
1864748
There is a brace from the frame, but it does not touch your back. You lay flat on a canvas type bed with coil springs to the side frame-kind of like a hammock but very comfortable. I added used the enclosed brackets for folding and storing the beds to attach them together to make a queen size (purchased 2) and then placed a queen egg crate foam from Walmart over it and made it up just like a queen size bed for 2 people. Our company was very pleased. Both are seniors and said they slept very well. Good Luck.
1013061
It worked fine for me following a total hip replacement. It is very firm and five inches high.
1994768
I really don't have a clue....seems pretty firm to me, but I don't use it. My wife uses it for hip bursa problems and is entirely satisfied for that purpose.
1199099
I was wondering the same thing. I am a back sleeper. I'm not sure if sleeping on this would work or maybe sleeping with the leg lifting pillow on here would work better.
2224447
Linenspa makes mattress. The mattress is firm ONCE YOU SETTLE INTO IT. By that I mean you will "sink into" any memory foam mattress. As far as having a hard time turning over in it, I say NO, provided you have no mobility issues. It isn't going to be as easy as rolling over on a regular mattress but -- at the same time -- it isn't going to be as uncomfortable as a regular mattress either. Still glad I bought bed.
10229
I have used it for sleeping in all positions. I was concerned about my hips bottoming out but it works pretty well. I used it in my padded truck bed in conjunction with a pick up truck tent. Hope this helps.
1889238
I would highly recommend the Lucid memory foam mattress for both people who sleep on their back and on their side. If you sleep on your side, you would want a softer mattress such as a plush or gel memory foam mattress. In addition to a soft mattress, I would also suggest a leg spacer to reduce pressure on the hips.
328929
I have really bad lower back pain also - this particular mattress is VERY firm - for me personally a little too firm and not enough cushion for my hips (side sleeper) and shoulder so we just ordered and got yesterday a 3in mattress topper with a 4lb density which seemed to really help - my husband loves the firm mattress and had no complaints. If this is too firm you might look at the 14 inch from innovations - apparently that one is a bit softer.
1019029
I would say firm with give as it is memory foam. You aren't going to break a none if you fall on it and you can get out of bed without disturbing the other person
2031860
My experience is a reduction in back pain which I have suffered with for years. However, I have had an increase in hip pain. The bed is soft enough that I sink in some and it cradles me. I believe the increase in pain is related to the fact that I no longer toss and turn. I think my body had become so used to moving that I stiffen up a little not moving. The bed is definitely softer than I would like, but I do sleep through the night which is new for me. I would call the bed comfortable, supportive is not the first word that comes to mind. In our household we spend quite a bit of time sitting in the bed and it is much more comfortable to sleep in than to sit on. For us, it has been an improvement over a traditional mattress.
1950498
Yes, ours did too, and I could feel a spring on my hip. Don't get me wrong, this is not the perfect solution, only a seriously expensive mattress will do that! lol We have had our topper now for about 2 months or so and it is so much better! no more pain in my hip, very comfortable. But be sure to get the quality topper. Do not go for the cheaper eggshell version. Believe me it is worth it!
1585129
BTW, if you want a firm feel, do not sleep on it for over 48 hrs. If you prefer a more softer feel, under 48. Give it a touch to see.