Which is best for sleeping on your back? Specifically, the loft height is where I am having trouble.
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My husband is a back sleeper and he prefers the high loft. I really think it depends on your size. The high loft is too high for my small frame in any sleeping position, but the low loft is perfect.
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I think the low loft is best for sleeping on your back. That's what I have and love it for that, it is too low for side sleeping though. Doesn't seem like your problem though! ;)
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I also am I side sleeper. I am not sure that this is the best option. I am continuing to look for a better option.
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I'm a 5'4" woman and the anatomical pillow is great for me. I'm mostly a side sleeper but also sleep on my back. The neck supports are slightly different heights so you can choose which is best for you.
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I still have the one that I had from some 30 years ago. It hasn't fallen apart yet and it doesn't smell or anything. I don't remember when the other one died but it's been gone awhile and I think it went into the dryer or something one to many times and just crumbled. That was in the days when I put everything in the dryer. The one's I bought in the last few years I hope to last me the rest of my life. But I don't have a specific answer for you. But I will say this..shop around...these pillows can be found under various names with different covers but they are all quite similar and the savings can be over $100 a pillow. Next there are what they call lofts (how firmly the pillow will hold your head) and also thicknesses which are more important for how you sleep. A side sleeper usually needs a higher pillow while a back sleeper needs a lower pillow but probably more firm. I myself am a side sleeper and I like the medium density (loft) when I can find it. The firm are too intense for me. I've bought high loft plush queen size and I've bought high loft medium queen size and I've bought low loft plush queen size and I'm happy with all of them but my favorite is the high loft medium which are hard to find. I've only ever returned the firm ones.
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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.
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Hi Pat! That is what we did ! We are thinking that we need to make our bed softer (we have that option as we went with the zippered option.) we chose the level 8 but as we are side sleepers, might like more loft... Anyway, you may certainly use your box springs. Regards-B&B.; P.S. This is a great mattress.
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The high loft in the center is approximately 6" and tapers down to the edges. The low loft is half that at 3" and tapers down to about an inch and a half. I use the high loft to prop up in bed and as a side sleep pillow. If you're back sleeper the low loft might be more comfortable. Depending on your frame and shoulder width. Hope that helps!
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What is considered supportive or comfy is so subjective. Those were pretty much my requirements also, and I chose the 6. I am in love with my bed! Talk to Chuck about your sleeping habits and he will help you choose the right bed for you.
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I normally slept with two pillows and ordered the Z by Malouf 100% Natural Talalay Latex Zoned Pillow, QUEEN-HIGH LOFT-PLUSH. I found that I only need that pillow to sleep with now. I needed the extra height for GERD, but like I said have found this one to be sufficient. Hope this helps.
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Not sure about the "horrible if you sleep on your back". We've had it for nearly a year now and still LOVE it. I have never been able to sleep on my back, but can now. In fact on several occassions I've woken up in the exact same position on my back that I went to sleep in. How's that for good night sleep, didn't even move!The key for back sleeping is use an ultra fluffy and thin pillow and just one right above your shoulders. Yes we would strongly recommend this bed still. I am pretty surprised by some of the complaints I'm now seeing.
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I am a tummy sleeper as well, and have found my pillow is a bigger problem than the bed. I don't sink into this bed much at all (it's nicely supportive) so my back/neck is more bothered when my pillow is too thick. I've found a thin pillow is best to avoid the arching that causes aches and pains. I use a hull pillow so I can adjust the thickness, and between that and this bed my back has given me very little trouble.
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I believe you would need a high loft. My husband is a side sleeper and I bought him the high loft. He loves it. I am a stomach sleeper and i purchased the low loft. It was perfect for me.
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The high loft pillow is comparable the size of a down pillow. I bought the high profile pillows for my Bed and the low profiles for my kids. The low profile is a little to small in height for me.. Hope this helps...
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Hi- I love the pillow however if there is a choice I would have gone to the higher pillow as sometimes I find myself crunching up the end for more height- as I don't have chronic shoulder/neck pain I am keeping pillow. love it just wish I had opted for higher loft. hope this helps
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I just saw a thing called the "mattress helper" that help prop-up a sagging mattress, if that's what you've got going on. If, on the other hand, your mattress is too hard for your comfort, a thick, foam might be helpful. If you buy that kind of foam you'll need a cover between you and the foam - and this cover might work depending on the thickness of your mattress. I like a firm mattress with thick foam - supports you yet feels cooshy.
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I prefer to sleep on my side also and I do one this bed but.... it's also one of the few mattresses that I actually like to sleep on my back because of the way it molds to your body, apparently that is suppose to be the best way to sleep for spine health and to avoid those wonderful facial wrinkles! Hope that helps!
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I also used the mattress on a loft style bed, and it fit nicely. The bed was purchased for my young son (3), so I completely understand your concern for safety. The mattress measured about 6 1/2 inches and about 7 1/2 inches after a mattress protector and bedding was added. I also wanted to add, this mattress is so comfortable I find myself sleeping in bed with him often :) Hope this helps!