The reviews are all over the board with firm / softness. I have a bad hip &amp; back and need a good support, but not board stiff. Any suggestions?
598310
I like mine. It is on the floor. If you had it on a box spring, it might have less support. So put it on 3/4 in plywood.
2243333
I'm a 195lb man, and even though 5.5 should be rather firm, I found it to be much too soft for my liking. (I was looking for something firm.) I had a 4" memory foam topper from my previous spring mattress that I put on top of this though, and it feels much better (firm) now. I'd say if you want something you can sink into a bit, this would be right up your alley.
498278
If you need something firm I would not recommend any memory foam. Memory foam it is by nature not firm, but the opposite, it molds to your shape. Sounds like a spring-based mattress would be more appropriate for you.
1644481
The chair is very firm. It is good for my back. I would have preferred the seat to be softer, but it is ok. It is important to have your hips and knees at a 90 degree angle to relieve stress on the back.
1195547
this one from my experience!! It is a good all around board. and the only update that I recommend is new bearings. I got bones reds on amazon for like 11 bucks!
2031860
My experience is a reduction in back pain which I have suffered with for years. However, I have had an increase in hip pain. The bed is soft enough that I sink in some and it cradles me. I believe the increase in pain is related to the fact that I no longer toss and turn. I think my body had become so used to moving that I stiffen up a little not moving. The bed is definitely softer than I would like, but I do sleep through the night which is new for me. I would call the bed comfortable, supportive is not the first word that comes to mind. In our household we spend quite a bit of time sitting in the bed and it is much more comfortable to sleep in than to sit on. For us, it has been an improvement over a traditional mattress.
203402
I'm gonna have to say no because its really hard to balance in the first place but if you could track it down somewhere cheaper id say give it a try if you have the patience to practice for weeks. But if your looking for something for rough ground go with a atom 80x mountain board
503198
My foam pillow is firm, not rock hard, but holds up my legs. It is kind of square with a point on one end. I use the flat side up agenst the back of my thighs with my leg from knee down on top of the pillow in order to do leg exercises. I will use it when I get my artificial ankle joint to help circulation. I like mine. No complaints.
1325452
It is not too firm...It melds into my body, so it gives me support, but is not stiff.
2268298
very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing ... If this does not help ask fpr more details , Iam happy to help very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing... » Read More very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing ... If this does not help ask fpr more details , Iam happy to help « Show Less
1404720
This chair was a gift for my daughter-in-law. I did sit in it and it is very comfortable. It's hard to comment on the support for someone else, especially with a bad back. It is more comfortable then others of the same style. The back did not seem stiff, but softer. Hope this helps!
1357890
Not firm enough. I purchased this and had to return it as it was just too soft. On a firm scale of 1-10 (10 being a board), this was like a 4. Fast forward a year later and I finally just broke down and bought a new firm mattress, which my lower back really appreciates.
687409
Im 235 and its too soft for me. I just sold mine for $100 because my back started to hurt. I tried to contact customer service first, but they won't do anything for you until the mattress starts to sag over 1". I did purchase a great mattress from Costco thought, being Costco, I can return/exchange it at any time for any reason. Its a firm luxury and I am sleeping well now. My wife is 125, she was fine with the Lucid.
1025486
I believe it might provide support when new, but don't know how it might break-in. They have one specifically labeled "firm". For my weight (220) there was no cush for my tush.
535347
Not very. I'm having major low-back problems when I wake up. I'm looking for a way to make it feel firmer or else I'll have to find a firmer one. Good luck!
370513
My husband and I have been sleeping on this mattress for a few years now and we still absolutely love it! So much, that we have recommended it to multiple friends and family memebers who have all (5 families) purchased this particular mattress and have also had great experiences with it. I don't find myself getting hot or cold during the night. It is more firm than other foam mattresses out there, but I need that for my low back pain. I can report that my back has been pain free since sleeping on this mattress because of the support and comfort it offers. I no longer toss and turn during the night and I wake up feeling well rested. Yes, you can put it in the waterbed frame if you don't want to buy another bedframe. You do not want to put it on a standard box springs due to the possibility of sagging thru the boards. My husband just went to Lowes or Home Depot and got some particle board and had it cut to size (two seperate pieces placed side by side) in the place of a standard box spring and it works out perfectly. They do sell the same thing online called a "bunky board" for $200+ but you can get away with just going to Home Depot and having them cut some heavy duty particle board to the size of you bed frame. It just needs to be an inch short on all sides of the mattress to offer support without sticking out beyond the mattress. I highly resommend this bed. It has been a life changer for both me and my husband! I hope this helps answer your questions. Do NOT pay more than this for your mattress, if you do than you're just paying for the name and to help pad the pockets of the mattress salesman.
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I personally spoke with the manufacturer in Arizona about what is needed for support for their memory foam mattress. Nothing special is needed ! He suggested to me that I purchase any box spring that is well made, in other words won't squeak, and that would be adequate. In fact, if one wanted to, the mattress could be placed on a well constructed wood platform, or even on the floor itself. Of course, the floor would make it difficult to get on and off the mattress but the support would be just fine. I purchased an inexpensive, Queen size, Arkansas mfg. box spring. It cost about $100.00. It is giving all the support the mattress needs. If the box spring lasts only five years, won't bother me. . . .I'll just purchase another for $100 or so. Larry