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GoodBed H.
from San Francisco, CA
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Jun 2020
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. Yes, this could absolutely happen -- and often does. Your mattress needs to be supported by a solid, stable foundation -- whether in the form of a box spring, platform, slatted base, or otherwise. So if what you have under the mattress is damaged, worn out, or otherwise inadequate, you will certainly feel this when lying on your mattress, leading to likely discomfort and back pain. The solid support under the mattress needs to extend all the way to the ground -- including under the center of the mattress on a queen or larger. So the bed frame underneath your box spring is a potential point of failure as well. Worse yet, even if it's your under-mattress support is to blame at first, the mattress itself can become damaged by using it with inadequate support. So if you determine that your under-mattress support needs to be bolstered, it's best to use your mattress on the floor in the interim. I hope that's helpful.
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Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Thanks. I have no idea or if is just me or if it has something to do with this bed. Maybe the box spring is messed up since my original mattress was garbage. Only i know how bad it was. Maybe i need time to get used to it or maybe it is messed up somehow. I cannot get a neutral source to diagnose it. But thank you |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
And one more question. Is there any way to inspect this myself? Without any tools? |
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GoodBed H.
from San Francisco, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Hi there -- To assess the structural integrity of the foundation, I would start by just pulling the mattress off and looking at it to see if it looks completely solid and flat across the top. Once you've ascertained that there is no visible damage or wear, I would then start pushing down on different parts of it to test its strength. In general it really shouldn't budge, and even if you were to have all your weight in one place it shouldn't give more than an inch or so. You could also test this by lying on it without the mattress to make sure it supports your weight without bowing (warning: this won't be very comfortable, so be prepared to be poked or scratched a bit). Lastly, while you're lying on the foundation (with or without the mattress on top), have someone else look underneath the bed to make sure that the underside of the bed isn't bowing at all when there is weight in the center of the mattress. That probably won't end up being a 100% complete assessment, but I think it should reveal most potential problems. I hope that's helpful. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Thank you. This is most help i've had. I am more likely to feel the effects of a sagging mattress due to my condition. So who knows. I pressed on it and stuff, seemed ok but i dont know. Are some not made to absorb so much weight maybe? Dont think so or if you can find out. But thank you again. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
One more question. I think it's hard for me to sit up from a laying position. Laying on bed to test and feel again. If it's saggy it would be difficult to sit up wouldn't it? Harder for me to move but still. Why it's hard for me to diagnose. Long story, not that old. Thank you |
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GoodBed H.
from San Francisco, CA
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Jun 2020
Hi there -- I'm afraid I'm not really able to determine anything conclusive based on that information. Sorry I can't be of more help. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
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Jun 2020
That is ok. One quick question. A new mattress should feel firmer and not more saggy should it though? |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Can it feel saggy as it conforms to your body? Does that make sense. Or should it not really? |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Hello again. One final question, no more stupid ones. Found out my boxspring was for a gel foam mattress. I amusing it with my new mattress sealy posturpedic memory foam. Are gel foam and memory foam different? Can i use that boxspring? Do you have no idea? Either way. Done so much research, trying to diagnose it myself is very hard. I knew nothing about this until reading lately. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
One more thing. My original mattress had pocket coils. Does that make boxspring different. My new mattress has no pocket coils. Does it need a specific boxspring or foundation maybe? Does this even make sense? All i got for now. Thank you again! |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Then there's the bed frame to think about.. but i read it's not the frame. Read you can have cheap one and be fine. But i have no idea. I can only hope i gave enough useful information that someone can diagnose and tell me. Please if you could. I do not really expect it though. I'm done. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
I put the mattres on the floor, laid down the same. Feels much better. I think that almost must mean it has something to do with the foundation if it doesnt feel as saggy in the middle when on the floor. Can a new mattress be ruined if it has had incorrect foundation for a week? |
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GoodBed H.
from San Francisco, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Hi there -- If the problem is resolved or significantly improved when the mattress is on the floor, then it does sound like there is an issue with the support under the mattress. As for any negative impact that your old box spring might have had on the mattress over the course of just a week's time, it's hard for me to say for sure, but my instinct is that it would be negligible in this case. And if there were any permanent damage to the mattress, I would think you would feel it when testing it on the floor. I hope that's helpful. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
answered
Jun 2020
Took me forever to try that out. Even called someone and they told me about the same thing, even said the frame could be at fault. Sure this new mattress is probably somewhat ok but could be a little deformity in there. I requested a brand new everything from my retailer though nonetheless. I may get mad if i need to. They have not helped at all during this dilemma. You have been of help greatly. Thank you. |
Crack
from Beverly Hills, CA
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Jun 2020
Without your legitimate answers to my questions it may have been harder to figure this all out. Trying it on the floor was a good idea i think. We will see how this all works out. Thank you! |
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GoodBed H.
from San Francisco, CA
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Jun 2020
My pleasure. I’m very glad we could be helpful to you. |
