So comfy, back pain seemingly disappears after a few nights!
596159
It's been very comfortable from day 1. Like others have said here, it could take a full 24 hours to lift fully, but it's worth the wait! After sleeping on the bed for only a few nights, both myself and my spouse were feeling better and more rested all around. I have chronic back pain that seems to come on after sleep and lingers throughout the day. I can say with pretty good confidence that this bed has helped to relieve some of those pains.. Mind you my old mattress was just that, and in desperate need of replacing. The firmness is medium and was just what we were looking for. The gel and foam conform to your body and helps me to sleep on my back, which I was usually unable to do. The worst part about this mattress is leaving home and sleeping on other mattresses, ouch!! Also getting up can be slightly difficult because it's squishy gel and foam nature.. Not to mention how hard it is to get out of bed in the morning because it's so comfortable ;) if you're wavering, don't look further.. I'm sure glad we didn't!! We'll be sure to update if anything changes.
2448078
I had been sufferring from neck pain. My physical therapist had told me that my neck should be elevated, and suggested I fold my pillow in half for added volume/height. I found myself tossing and turning, and never sleeping in the most optimum position -- waking up to an unfolded pillow...

I bought this pillow after testing out a friend's while watching TV one evening. It was so comfortable, yet firm. I fell in love with it immediately. Miraculously, I could actually feel my neck feeling better as I used the pillow watching TV that evening. He swore that it helped cure his own neck pain. That night, I ordered 2 Queen High Loft Firm pillows, which actually fit into my King Size pillow cases (from Crate and Barrel). Sleeping has become a magical experience with these pillows. My neck problems have virtually disappeared, and I find that I sleep more soundly - with less, if not completely eliminating my tossing and turning.

My only regret is that instead of buying TWO Queen HIGH Loft Firm pillows, I wish I bought 1 - Queen LOW Loft Firm, and 1 Queen HIGH Loft Firm pillow. While my neck generally prefers a more elevated pillow, my petite stature sometimes needs a lower pillow to alternate with. Regardless, I love the pillows. They did kind of stink when I first got them, and needed a bit of airing out. The material is fantastic. Somehow the pillow is incredibly firm, yet cushy and soft. You never have to fluff them, and they are great for sitting up and watching TV with. My best purchase off of Amazon, with many residual benefits.
1486297
extremely comfortable and great on my back and shoulder.  Two nights in a hotel, and i was in pain for three days after!  almost as good at the Temperpedic  at a fraction of the price!
2646935
This is a great therapeutic lumbar pillow. It is extremely soft and supports my lower back very well. I love that I can take it anywhere too and it will fit perfectly. It is not as big as a seat cushion because it is just meant for your lower back, which I like. It's very comfortable and you can feel the cushion. There is no hardness at all. It just feels soft and comfy. I really like that. I have a lot of lower back pain so I am always looking for something that can help alleviate that pain for me, especially when I have to sit for hours at a time. I use this in my office chair but also on my couch while watching TV. My back does not seem to be in pain nearly as much when I get up to stand, so I plan to continue to use this. I am even going to use it in the car this weekend because I have an eight-hour trip coming up and I think this lumbar pillow will help me a lot. I have tried other lumbar pillows but this one feels the most comfortable for me so far. It also seems to retain its shape, which is awesome. I hope it stays like that for many years to come.

The only thing I did not like was the strap on the back of this has a buckle that does not stay buckled. The buckle comes off very easily for some reason. I barely have to pull on the strap and the buckle undoes itself. I don't plan on using the strap so that won't bother me much but if you plan on using the strap you would want to make sure it stays put, when you buckle it. I think mine might have been defective because they should not be like that. I was thankful to get a discount on this product. I am quite impressed with it and with the results.
1311309
At first I was pretty obsessed with this pillow! I purchased it the last week of May 2017; it is now the last week of February 2018. My pillow started to become significantly less comfortable around Christmas, and after sleeping on regular pillows stacked up for the last few nights, I realize my flattened Avana pillow has been to blame for the severe shoulder and neck pain Ive been experiencing for the last six weeks.

I slept with this pillow on top of a regular low-loft (3) memory foam pillow. It was wonderful at first and relieved so much of my neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. I am a tiny woman (57/115 lbs) with size 0 hips and giant shoulders (a size M or L womens top would lay nicely over them, haha). This pillow was firm, heavy, and wonderful at first - with one exception: it is incredibly hot! But I LOVED the pocket it created for my giant man shoulders and I was amazed by how much pressure it relieved!

Over time my pillow has flattened significantly and I am back to sleeping crunched up on my shoulders...back to the neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. I have loved this pillow so much that I spent nearly two months in denial over the fact that it was the cause of my pain. Im really sad to give it up! But at over $50 a pop, I can not afford a new one every 7-8 months! Who could?!
3268987
I purchased the ViscoSoft Premium Gel-Infused Memory Foam... because of the review mentioning "no more hip-pain" at night.  Having fibromyalgia flare-ups, sometimes mild, sometimes severe, is bad enough.  Having horrible spear-stabbing hip-pains that cause screaming-awake episodes at night, is another.  Since I inserted this foam between our 20-year-old water bed's pillow top and the 2 individual "water" mattresses which seem to lay on board, I have not had even one stabbing hip-pain at night.  NOT ONE!  I'm able to get a much better "start" in the morning, since I don't have to spend time recovering from the previous night's stabbing pains.

 I'm so glad that I decided on the (Cal) King size.  My husband was very displeased with the height of the bed when I laid the complete, nicely covered foam in place.  So, I opened the coverlet, trimmed off as much as necessary so the foam would set right down inside the water bed's frame, still sandwiched between the water mattresses and the old flattened pillow-top.  I zipped the coverlet and tucked the excess into the edges between the mattress and frame. This worked out great.  I took the trimmed off foam and following my husband's suggestion, put it snugly into 2 tightly wrapped & pinned pillow cases (which I'll sew or add velcro to when I feel ambitious), and I use these new "cushions" for seat and back support in my Honda Civic Hybrid.  I switch them to my husband's big truck when I ride in it.  Now the rides are much  "smoother" (less painful),  and I can actually get out from the vehicles without stiffness! I.E., I can walk more like everyone else... maybe slower... but SO MUCH BETTER THAN BEFORE!!!  The foam does get hard in the vehicles when it is cool/cold outside, but amazingly, it still is comfortable...and it softens from body heat & of course, car/truck heaters.  My gradual, steady recovery from the latest severe F.M. flare-up is certainly HUGELY ENHANCED by the ViscoSoft Premium Gel-Infused Memory Foam!  I AM SO GRATEFUL!  MANY THANKS!  THIS IS MY BEST PURCHASE IN  20 OR MORE YEARS!!!

FYI, I am a 72 year-old gal who likes to be active.  I hate the times when my health slows me down.  It's been months recovering.  Now I'm getting closer and closer to when I can be "out and doing" again... because of the ViscoSoft Premium Gel-Infused Memory Foam!  YAY!!!  I LOVE IT!!!!
4608060
Like sleeping on an cloud! So comfy! My hips usually hurt when I side sleep and since I got this, no pain!!! It kind of sucks you in and conforms to your body! Set it out for a day to expand and air out.
1743136
Slept on my new mattress for the first time last night... so comfortable! It feels like sleeping on a cloud. My lower back is very sensitive to mattresses and I awoke without the stiffness and pain that I often have. Setup was super easy and T&N recommends only a few hours to fully expand, so I was able to sleep on it the first night. Also, there was a slight "new synthetic" smell, but nothing "bad" or overwhelming (like reviews I have read of other mattresses). I am so satisfied with my purchase!
53791
This mattress is well worth the price.  It is my first memory foam mattress and is slightly more firm than I expected, but after one week I am used to the change and my back pain has improved!  The mattress arrived earlier than expected, in a long slim box.  We opened it on our bed (with a bunkie board) and it was ready for sleeping on after about 2 hours.  There was a slight smell, but not terrible.  The smell was not noticeable after a few nights.  My husband used to wake up sweating, but he is much cooler due to the gel foam.  Great alternative to spending thousands of dollars.  Would have given 5 stars if slightly more plush, but my back is happy for sure!
3927104
My friend recommended this mattress to me and I'm so glad I went with it! I've had it for a couple of months now--super comfy, super soft; no back pain like with my previous IKEA mattress. It fluffed up right away and fits me and my 6' 1" boyfriend with room to spare; I haven't noticed issues with rolling off the edge like some other reviewers mentioned. The plastic wrapping had an odor but the mattress itself did not.
3628868
No more back pain! I can't believe it helped my back. I love it! The bed is so wonderful and feels like a cloud.  If I thought how it would really feel like.
3516768
This mattress is such a huge improvement over my old mattress. I was beginning to have back pains, and after only 2 nights sleeping on this mattress my back pain is significantly reduced.
4586440
This has been one of my favorite Amazon purchases ever. I'm still in my 20s but have the back of a 70 year old. I'm always complaing about back pain - tightness in my upper back from sitting at a desk all day and sciatica pain in my lower back, so I'm always on the hunt for things that will help since going to the chiropractor every week is not an option. I tried this the second it arrived, and I have never heard my back pop so much! I use this every day: as soon as I wake up and when I come home. My back pain has decreased, and I have noticed that it's helping strenghten my core. I don't wubble as much as I used to the first couple of days.
2185442
Although I've only been sleeping on this mattress for a few days it is a keeper! My back is no longer sore in the morning and I sleep easy since you can't feel any movement from my boyfriend or pets. Great deal on a memory foam mattress for sure! Get a platform bed frame for a better idea since box springs are kind of useless.
4311457
I've been in agony with hip, buttocks, and back pain while sitting (at work, at home, in the car) for five years. I tried buying every kind of chair for my office, to little or no avail. A few years ago I got one of those lightweight neck pillows that you can buy at the airport, and that helped with the hip and back pain while sitting in the car, but was of no use in regular chairs. I bought the total pillow a couple of weeks ago and didn't really try sitting on it until a couple of days ago. It has made a huge difference, and in a positive way! It seems to align my spine more correctly and take pressure off of all the achy points in my hips and back. If the pillow comes apart after a few months (or even a few weeks) I don't care. I'll buy another one. In fact I alreay have. The total pillow is very inexpensive and worth many times it's current price to me, and that's after two days of use! That's how much relief I've gotten from pain and discomfort. The note on the tag about the total pillow "not being for therapeutic use" must have been written at the behest of the company's lawyers. That just confirms my low opinion of lawyers. I realize the total pillow may not be for everybody, but for god's sake, quit whining about something that you bought for less than $15 dollars and found to be not for you. I've spent several thousand dollars over the last few years on various "ergonomic" chairs and they didn't solve my problem. The total pillow did.
3992897
Purchased after reading other's reviews, and wish I bought one a while back.  I have a pillow top mattress that had developed slight 'sag' spots, but not enough for warranty to cover for replacement.  My lower back was sore from lack of support, and I wasn't able to sleep through the night.
 When I received the box I thought it looked a lot smaller than expected, but followed directions and within 2 couple of hours topper had decompressed, had didn't have as strong of a smell as others had commented on, but light spray of febreeze took care of it nicely.  The mattress cover fit very well over my pillow top mattress and topper.
First night I was concerned it would be too 'soft', but found it was extremely comfortable, wasn't too hot, and after a couple days was sleeping well with no back pains in the morning.  Would definitely re-purchase again
168034
This topper has saved me!  I need a pretty firm mattress for back issues.  I am a side sleeper and do not toss & turn much.  My hips and shoulders would end up in extreme pain.  Have not felt that same pain since night one sleeping on the topper.  Three inches is the perfect amount of foam to provide cushioning to a firm support.  I would not suggest this as a "save" for a bad mattress that sags - it is best for a firm mattress or a futon.  I have a 10" memory foam firm mattress - my deep mattress cover still fits over the extra 3" foam.  I was amazed at the small size of the box the mattress arrived in but that made it easy to get to the bedroom and opened up - it plumped up quickly.  I'm very pleased and hope that the foam retains the same "memory" for a long time to come!