I’m a side sleeper and have shoulder and hip pain currently. Looking at the latexlux or premier. Which do you recommend.
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Thank you for your interest in DLX! To start, if you need extra cushioning, we recommend the 14" version, as the pocket coil in the 8" version is slightly softer and provides a bit more cushioning.
Without additional details, I’d suggest the Premier, as latex tends to be buoyant, resilient, and uplifting, offering a firm feel. Specifically, I recommend the Premier 14" in soft or medium.
However, we could adjust our recommendation with more information. Tell us about your current mattress or any you’ve owned recently — the brand name, model name, firmness rating, and what you liked or disliked about it. Also, let us know your height and weight. If it’s easier, feel free to email us at [email protected].
Keep in mind that the pillow is almost as important as the mattress when it comes to shoulder pain. Finding a pillow that is thick and firm enough to keep your head in neutral alignment is key. If the pillow is too thin or soft, your shoulder may sink further into the mattress, increasing pressure on the shoulder. I believe @Maverick had a post about this recently.
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Hey thanks for this. So I currently have the Brooklyn Bedding Signature hybrid in soft. It’s rated a 3/10 in firmness, but it honestly doesn’t feel that soft to me. Feels more like a 5. It’s a 12 inch mattress, at least I think it is. I don’t have that sinking feeling. I try to sleep on my side, but because of the discomfort and shoulder/hip pain, I often roll over and end up in other positions. The mattress is also not the best cooling wise, as I’m a very hot sleeper.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the additional details! We haven’t tried the Signature in person, but perhaps @Maverick has and can provide more information.
Based on the materials used, the DLX Premier 14" Soft should feel softer, as it has more foam over the coil unit on the sleep surface. Generally, the more padding or foam above the coil unit, the softer the mattress feels because there is more cushioning between you and the spring unit, which most people find firmer than foam.
If you could share your height and weight, we might be able to provide a more tailored recommendation. Feel free to email us as well if that’s more convenient.
Please keep in mind that softer mattresses tend to sleep warmer, as they allow you to sink in more, reducing airflow around the body. This is one reason memory foam tends to sleep warm—it wraps around and envelops you. While the Premier does not use memory foam (this is just an example), any mattress will involve trade-offs, and softer options might sleep warmer than your current mattress.
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It can be challenging to determine what one person considers soft compared to another. While most of the TMs here can usually recommend the right mattress and sleeper combination based on a detailed phone conversation and nail it more than 90% of the time, it’s important to note that this method doesn’t guarantee a perfect match every time, and rarely does anyone achieve a 100% perfect fit evaluation.
I’ve tried the BBSH, in firm, as well as medium and soft) and for me, the firm comfort layer feels soft, even though the mattress is generally supportive. At 220 lbs, I experience a cushier feel rather than the firmer, “sleeping on top” sensation I get with my Plank Luxe mattress.
While mattress thickness can influence its feel, it shouldn’t be used as the sole factor for judging all mattresses. Many company, particularly the legacy brands, tend to stack that foam quite high, sometimes so high above the support layer, it renders the support layer ineffective. Plus, if the foams being used are firmer high density foams, it is not making the mattress any softer, just a higher firmer mattress.
This may be one of those situations where you may want to select the softest comfort layer available at begin there, for softness sake. Remember, when it comes to memory foam, soft means sinking, encapsulating and warmer. Latex, on the other hand will be less warm, and will compress too, but will provide some gentle push back, more like floating, rather than locked/trapped into the mattress.
While more foam doesn’t necessarily equate to a softer mattress, many manufacturers design their products with the intention of providing a strong support layer, then fine-tuning comfort with additional foam layers placed on top. Often, these added layers are seen as contributing to the mattress’s softness. For instance, a company may offer a 10" mattress they consider firm, a 12" version with an additional softer layer they categorize as medium, and a 14" mattress with an even softer layer that they consider soft. This approach helps strike a balance between support and comfort, as placing a very soft foam layer directly over the springs could risk bottoming out, leading to discomfort from the springs pressing into your body, especially around the hips or back.
It truly is all about how the mattress is designed and how the manufacturer is able to tweak it to your preferences.
Maverick
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Thanks again. I’m roughly 170 lbs and 5’11. Not sure if that alters your analysis or recommendations.
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Just my stereotypes. I would never have thought that at 5’11 170, you would have thought a BBSH Soft would be too soft. So much for stereotyping. I would have pointed you towards the medium, or medium firm. Which just goes to show, no one is going to predict correctly 100% of the time.
Thanks for providing your height and weight—it’s very helpful. I would say that most people with your height and weight would find the soft option adequate in terms of cushioning. However, I recommend going with the 14" Premier instead of the 12" for that added touch of softness—sometimes the smallest details can make a big difference in a mattress.
@Maverick brings up an important point: while making decisions based on height, weight, and sleep position is a good starting guide, it’s only part of the equation. Knowing your previous mattresses is incredibly helpful in gauging your personal sense of comfort.
Apologies for the follow-up question, but could you tell me more about how long you had the BB Signature mattress and if you remember what you had before that? I’m just trying to gauge your experience and confirm that you’ve been comfortable with a hybrid or spring mattress in the past, as well as determine how much cushioning you need to help with hip pain. As mentioned, the shoulder pain will be helped by a softer mattress, but the right pillow will be key.
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