Is it good for those with back pain? I never order a matress online but i have no choice; is this a great investment for the price?
495478
No, it's really too soft for someone with back pain. Memory Foam is a great way to go, but this mattress is VERY soft, and causes you to sink in too far to be supportive. The 8 inch is not quite as mushy, while plenty soft enough.
495479
I don't know about back pain, but it is very comfortable to me. It does make it harder to get up in the morning because it is that comfortable.
495480
it actually helped my back pain, and at the price I paid for the bed and frame, (special frame for foam mattress), you cant beat it any where else.
495481
I can tell you that my wife and I replaced our old mattress with this one, and we gradually noticed our back pain disappear. It didn't happen the first night on the mattress, but now we love it. For the money, it's worth it. You will notice that it's pretty warm to sleep on, so if you like to be cool when you sleep, you may not like it. It basically insulates the part of your body in contact with the mattress. I like it a lot, while my wife would prefer to be cooler, but we both like the comfort, and definitely miss it when we are away from home.
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I definitely agree that it's not a good mattress for heavier people. I am a 190-pound man, and it just sinks into much. My curvy partner sometimes sleeps on it too, and it sinks too much for her too. I think it's better for light- to moderate-weight people, especially those who are slender.
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I wouldn't want to say what heavy is or not but we keep it set up all the time and it's quite good. We have a reoccurring guest (170lbs) who uses it 3-4 days in a row with no complaints. And the kids totally love it because they say the mattress is so comfy. They don't even dent it when they lay on it (90lbs). My husband (220ish) uses it here and there and says it's good but hasn't used it any longer than two nights in a row. If it's transitional or you can't buy a bed right now for someone in the house, I think it's a great option. Way better than an aerobed option -- far better than a couch. I wouldn't want to say what heavy is or not but we keep it set up all the time and it's quite good. We have a reoccurring guest (170lbs) who uses it 3-4 days in a row with no complaints. And the kids totally love it because they say the mattress is so comfy. They don't even dent it when they lay on it (90lbs). My husband (220ish) uses it here and there and says it's good but hasn't used it any longer than two nights in a row. If it's transitional or you can't buy a bed right now for someone in the house, I think it's a great option. Way better than an aerobed option -- far better than a couch.
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I think it works well for side sleepers as well as back sleepers. My interest in this mattress was its support for people with back issues (my daughter and son-in-law) and this was recommended for both back and side sleepers with back problems. So far it seems to be great for both of them. Hope this helps.
1030605
Hey there. For me, the lumbar support is good, and I'm a big guy! Hard to judge personal preferences when it comes to comfort though. Great value for the price. Hope this helps West
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.
642836
Did it help your back? I am buying it for the same reason to cover my firm tempur mattress which gives me soooooo much back ache
1575880
The key word is "help". Yes, it helps, but only with frequent repositioning of the bed's occupant. My mother, who has back problems and fragile skin, finds it very comfortable. I, however, see a deep sag in the gel foam topper even when the bed goes unoccupied for several hours at a stretch. I have turned the pad over, and end for end, but the sag remains. Still, my mother enjoys it greatly and we have seen no bed sores.
1849551
The price of the items changes every day. there is a web site called "camelcamelcamel". com that watches price change on amazon. you can wait till it gets cheaper or buy something else. personally, I will not recommend this mattress for any reason other than portability. it is very portable, thin and OK to sleep on. I like thicker one better.
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I don't have that problem so I couldn't tell you on that. But it does give me relief to my lower back. You can always try one at stores that have them displayed or a friend that has one. But I would check with your Dr before you do it to be sure it is ok with your back problem
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I am a sromach sleeper and now with the firmness of this mattress I have no back problem in the morning. Matress is firm and extremely ccomfortable. We need a king for another room and I will be buying one of these. I am sleeping in a fullsize. I am also buying my 3 year old a granddaughter a twin size.
687409
Im 235 and its too soft for me. I just sold mine for $100 because my back started to hurt. I tried to contact customer service first, but they won't do anything for you until the mattress starts to sag over 1". I did purchase a great mattress from Costco thought, being Costco, I can return/exchange it at any time for any reason. Its a firm luxury and I am sleeping well now. My wife is 125, she was fine with the Lucid.
2031859
I actually purchased mine because of the reviews relating to the softness. Mine; however is incredibly firm. We cannot sleep on it. Moved it to the guest room and the guests complain that it is too firm. Our personal experience is that it caused more pain, mostly in the hips.
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If you look at the picture you can kinda see the way the massaging rollers protrude...when placed on the spine its not gonna be so comfortable but because if it's size its easy to move around to find the right position that feels best for your back. Its still a significant size machine so no you can't really fall asleep with under you but if you're trying to find something to work out knots and massage sore areas it works good. If its a little rough maybe some light padding inbetween.with my housecoat on sitting on my couch using the zyllion I was very comfortable and you can choose to use or not use the heat option which is also nice. If you look at the picture you can kinda see the way the massaging rollers protrude...when placed on the spine its not gonna be so comfortable but because if it's size its easy to move around to find the right position that feels best for your back. Its still a significant size machine so no you can't really fall asleep with under you but if you're trying to find something to work out knots and massage sore areas it works good. If its a little rough maybe some light padding inbetween.with my housecoat on sitting on my couch using the zyllion I was very comfortable and you can choose to use... » Read More If you look at the picture you can kinda see the way the massaging rollers protrude...when placed on the spine its not gonna be so comfortable but because if it's size its easy to move around to find the right position that feels best for your back. Its still a significant size machine so no you can't really fall asleep with under you but if you're trying to find something to work out knots and massage sore areas it works good. If its a little rough maybe some light padding inbetween.with my housecoat on sitting on my couch using the zyllion I was very comfortable and you can choose to use or not use the heat option which is also nice. « Show Less
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I've never personally slept on the Intex mattress but I have laid on it. Our guests have found it comfortable and they're older. I believe that it's firm enough to be supportive for one's back. You do have a fair amount of wiggle room with how much you inflate the mattress--the more inflated, the firmer it will be. If it's too firm, you can always let some air out of it.
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Sorry If I led any readers a stray with my last comment. The Body Works has been a good investment for me. After I learned how to use it with the help of my Pilates class, (that's where I got the idea to buy one) and a return email from Weider, I wasn't using it correctly. Price, assembly and using it has been a really good thing for me. People may give up because they don't want to work that hard at gaining strength, endurance, and building muscle. The chart printed on the box shows all the positions it can be used for...... If you can afford the time, money and have the room to set up the "total gym", that's one thing. Try putting the total gym back in the same box, pay the return postage, and then waiting to have the charges reversed from the account you purchased it on. Like most mail or internet orders, they can suck you in and give you one big headache. I am a 74 year young woman and my body is getting younger every day. My Body Works was and is a good health investment. Thank you!
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I have had this mattress since last June. Personally, I have no regrets at all. The mattress is a little more on the firm side, but is extremely comfortable and has eliminated 99% of all my lower back pain. Good support and very comfortable. I highly recommend this mattress.