Last week, I received a level 7 Ultimate Dreams model mattress from Dreamfoam Bedding. I settled on a 7 because I preferred softer mattresses in the stores I had visited. To be honest, Chuck didn’t give me any advice on the matter at the time.
When it first arrived, I was quite happy with it. Seemed very comfortable, and well-built. Then I slept on it … poorly. First night I couldn’t sleep at all – mostly just "new mattress’ discomfort. Next night, I slept a lot better, but woke with really bad pain in my lower back.
I realized later that when I slept on my back the mattress seemed off. My pelvis was sinking a bit too deeply, and I could feel a pretty bad curve in my spine. it felt like my spine was being ‘pushed’ up much farther than my pelvis.
Sleeping on my side – where I spend most of my time – felt much better. I didn’t notice any immediate discomfort, but still woke with a very sore back. This morning, I woke up with sore shoulders as well, which I found strange as that seems to indicate the mattress is too firm rather than soft, but I think that was the result of me laying weirdly to relieve pressure on my hips.
I’ve now slept on the mattress a full week, and while the pain does seem to be lessening, I still don’t feel comfortable on the bed, and I’m not sure I should be “getting used to” an uncomfortable mattress. I’m strongly considering exchanging it for a firmer version, but I’m concerned about whether a comfort level 5 or 6 would really be better.
My understanding is that all of the “medium” mattresses (5, 6, & 7) from Dreamfoam use the same support foam (density & ILD) and that the only thing that changes is the comfort layer used. My question is, if I were to move to a level 5, for example, would this be enough to straighten my spine, if the support layer is still the same?
I’m talking to Chuck about this currently, but I’d like your opinion as well. Here are some stats for each level:
comfort level 7: 24 ILD
comfort level 6: 28 ILD
comfort level 5: 32 ILD
Would a single step down to a level 6 be enough? I can’t really afford to order another that I’ll be forced to return, so I’d like to make sure I make a good purchase this time.
Thanks for any help.