Latex Mattress - San Francisco Bay Area

[phoenix]

Hi ChannelGSW,

I’m glad to hear that things are improving and it’s not unusual to see this while you are going through the break in and adjustment period for a new mattress (see post #2 here).

Unfortunately, my girlfriend is still experiencing pain in her lower to mid back, and it is waking her up at night. Because this is more of a back issue, should she also consider switching pillows? She is a back/side sleeper who tosses and turns quite a bit. Also, would placing pillows under her knees help at all?

There is more about the more common “symptoms” that people can experience on a mattress and some of the possible causes for them in post #2 here. In very general terms … a different pillow will usually be more effective with upper body symptoms (neck, shoulders, and upper/mid back).

A pillow under the knees for back sleepers, in between the knees for side sleepers, or under the hips/lower abdomen for stomach sleepers can also help maintain the spine and joints in a more neutral position and is well worth trying for those that have lower back issues yes.

Phoenix