Latex layers -need a touch more cushioning

[phoenix]

Hi Diane37,

This combo feels okay for the first 5-6 hours of sleep, then I begin to have upper back pain… in between my shoulder blades and up to the neck. Pressure relief is good for my hips and shoulders. Maybe my ribcage area is sinking a little too much. That is what I believe is causing the upper back discomfort. I do sink down pretty far into the 2" 14 ild dunlop. Perhaps this layer is too soft.

While there is no way to know for certain because there can be many underlying causes for any set of “symptoms” … if I had to I would guess that the most likely cause of your symptoms are either a pillow issue or comfort layers that are a little to soft. Either one could produce a “hunched” position that could cause your symptoms (see post #2 here and post #6 here).

My question is this. Will a thin knit case firm up the top of my layers? I can’t tell how tightly these cases fit around latex layers. I am not sure how this type of case will affect the feel and if it will allow less sinking. If it gives a slightly firmer surface with less sinking, it may help overall. I realize that choosing the right case could improve things and the wrong one could make things worse.

Yes … a cover can firm up the mattress to different degrees depending on how well it stretches and allows the contouring of the latex to “come through” and also on its dimensions and how tightly it fits around your layers. I would be a little cautious though because if the underlying issue is that your comfort layers are too thick or soft then a cover may not solve the issue since you could still be sinking in unevenly even though you may not sink in as much overall. I’m not personally familiar with either cover so I can’t compare them so it’s normally a good idea to talk with any supplier you are considering so you can discuss your criteria and they can describe their cover and what you are hoping to accomplish in more specific detail.

Phoenix