Help w/mattress causing Upper Back Pain below shoulder blades

[phoenix]

Hi stevenkabc,

Consumer Reports gave high ratings to a Novaform Serifina at Costco, my 1st try. In hindsight, I should have given it a longer trial as my back didn’t hurt but my hips did. Perhaps it might have softened up over a few weeks.

The 2nd was the Serta Iseries also highly rated by CR; because of the hip pain from the Novaform, I went with a plush, resulting in the upper back pain.

I gave too much weight to CR’s ratings. My body obviously didn’t agree.

You can see my comments about the consumer reports mattress suggestions in post #2 here and in this topic. IMO … they were written by people who have little understanding of mattresses or the industry.

Maybe this 3rd time will be the charm and I’ll sleep to 7am, waking rested with no pain.

I hope your exchange works out well and if it’s on the firm side then you would still have the option of adding a topper. I also hope you have the chance to let us know how things are working out after a few weeks when you are through most of the initial break in and adjustment period.

Phoenix