Is this just a bandaid if I am looking for relief from neck pain from sleeping on a mattress that's too firm or will this create long term cushioning?
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Long term. I just moved it from a double bed whet it hasn't been used for the last couple of years onto my queen and I'm happy to report that it is just as fluffy once I fluffed it up, as the day I purchased it.
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I've had this for several years now, and it definitely is for long-term cushioning. I have a latex mattress with this on top, and it's the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. I don't regret a penny I spent on this mattress pad (even though it was many pennies).
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Dear Cate, It is difficult to say. This is a 3" wool topper, it feels like a dream when one settles in for the nite, to me, at least. The neck pain - find a lo-impact chiropractor. Avoid the neck-crackers. You need gentle adjustment.
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I'm a 195lb man, and even though 5.5 should be rather firm, I found it to be much too soft for my liking. (I was looking for something firm.) I had a 4" memory foam topper from my previous spring mattress that I put on top of this though, and it feels much better (firm) now. I'd say if you want something you can sink into a bit, this would be right up your alley.
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I suppose it depends on what "comfortable" actually is. This particular topper is soft in comparison to a dense memory foam mattress. However, if you place it on top of a soft mattress, the "soft" aspect will definitely remain. This can be good or bad, depending on the sleeper's preference.
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I don't believe the manufacturer agrees. However, My wife and I both sleep on our pads and have done so for four years. It gives us more pain relief than any other pad we have ever used. Go for it. You won't be disappointed.
272378
No, because I think one needs a better support system when sleeping. This helped soften the feel of an airbed. I would purchase a new mattress for my child in college and use it for all four years.
985026
Keep in mind that there is coils in this mattress. The coils are very firm and there is no bounce whatsoever. It's the opposite of sleeping on a cloud. :-)
800010
this pillow is kind of in between firm and soft. it contours to your neck. i was in a car accident and it has helped me tremendously with my neck and shoulder pain. hope this helps!
851265
It does appear to be 100% memory foam. I found that I have to use one of those small neck rolls along with the wedge, or to hang my head off the high end of the wedge to feel correct neck support. Can't say much about the hardness of those regular wedges. Please, consider that this wedge may give off a chemical odor. I don't like mine for that reason. Maybe time will fix that.
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for us...it just added a little more comfort. We were trying to soften our mattress. We ended up buying a memory foam mattress instead.
2150265
My family member had a horribly firm mattress. This is firm, but allows relief on pressure points. It is firmer than my pillow top. We purchased this specifically for issues with pain on pressure points. Hips, elbows, shoulders etc. my family has no complaints about getting out of bed, where if there were issues with firmness I would think that a 3 inch topper could trap you very easily
200615
My mattress is very thick so I appreciate the stretching. It will probably suit your needs as well. I think it is very well made and should stand up to its claim. I have not had any problems with mine.
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!
804339
yes it sure did for me. I loved the pillow but it was just not for my neck pain/injuries. if it had been a shorter rise (low rise) I'd have kept it. it does not push down much when you sleep on it and it holds it's firmness. yet it's not hard like some foam pillows are. if they ever make a low rise pillow I'm going to get it as I really wanted to keep it. for a good neck it would be perfect.
535346
Both my husband and I feel the pad is firm but very comfortable on the spine and muscles. We are experiencing much better and longer sleep. Hope that is helpful.
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I think it might be. I used to also have a memory foam topper and this feel a bit firmer. It is also so much better for you- non of the toxic chemicals found in the memory foam!
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I suffer from arthritis of the hip, some people like the mattresses a little bit softer, I'd say this one is between soft and firm, but to my peace of mind, all the pain I used to sleep and wake up with has gone away since I started sleeping on it. I really hope you can find it as relieving as I have. Good luck!
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It's more like the foam you would buy as a mattress topper. It is pretty sturdy foam and I don't feel like it's going to get torn up or wear out. The device does work well for relieving neck tension. I hope this helps.