Back pain...recommended mattress?

[pudding_bowl]

I don't know much about memory foam so can't really comment. A bed that sags in the middle will always give u a bad back however - so definately worth a look at getting a new one that will last and won't sag. in NZ we have a underlay called a magne sleep that people love here. works on magnetic therapy - no idea really how it works, but good for arthritic pain. so some of those things like magne-sleep and memory foam can be helpful... memory foam sounds interesting - it's something that you can really only trial and decide if it's right for you. sorry i can't help more there.

[caz]

I have a chronic back problem and I agree that the right mattress can make a huge difference. I have a mattress that is part pocket-spring, and part memory foam, and it is fantastic - it is firm and supportive, without being hard. I also have a memory foam pillow.

The only problem is that my bed is so comfortable, I now dread having to sleep anywhere else - hotel beds are an absolute nightmare for me and are guaranteed to have me in agony the next day!

Definitely give the memory foam a go - a lot of suppliers will allow you to have a mattress on a 31 day trial, and that really is the best way to try it properly.