Hello, I have a Dreamfoam Bedding Eurotop (zip off cover) with a firmness 5. My wife and I have been sleeping on this mattress for 10+ years and love it. The mattress is still flat with no depressions or other defects.
However, I am now experiencing hip and waist pain. I am wondering what my best option would be to sleep more comfortably. Should I go with a topper or replace the top layer inside my Eurotop mattress with a softer foam? I am 5ā11 165 pounds.
Hi jkmason and welcome back to the Mattress Underground after 10 years!
Glad you have had a great experience with your DreamFoam Eurotop! Good that itās held up for so long too.
Unfortunately thereās no way to assess why you are experiencing aches and pains now; age, change in routine, change in exercise, repetitive movements during the day, even stress can all affect our bodies and their ability to rest. You have a low BMI, so aside from any recent physical issue that may have affected you, you have chosen the best route to check if your sleep profile may have changed: trying a topper, or as softer top comfort layer.
If possible, you might want to check out the āfeelā of a medium firm topper at a local showroom; even at lower BMIs, a too soft comfort layer can let you ābottom outā on points such as your waist - which can cause further discomfort. A medium firm would let you see how a slightly softer comfort layer would feel for you. Many of the Trusted Members of the site carry latex toppers of both Talalay and Dunlop at a variety of firmnesses; and members such as APM or DIY Natural Bedding, among others, can provide options for the top comfort layer of your mattressā¦hopefully this slight modification to your sleep system is all you need to get back to the great sleep youāve become accustomed to!
~ Basilio
Thank you so much for the response! My BMI has always been pretty low. Since my initial purchase it has lowered even more as I work out a lot and live a healthier lifestyle.
Iām still wondering if I should explore changing out the top layer of my mattress with a softer layer. Since it is a Dreamfoam Eurotop the mattress zips open and gives access to the various layers, including the top comfort layer.
I havenāt opened it up yet, but I am guessing that the top layer is 3ā thick. If so, would a 3ā talalay, soft, be something to consider?
Hi jkmason,
Certainly! Itās your choiceā¦a topper can give you a way to see how a different top comfort layer would feel, but replacing the top comfort layer is a more permanent and stable solution - again, as long as you can match your preferred comfort level with the replacement.
~ Basilio