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Back Pain, Unable To Sleep Well. If I Get A Mattress Topper, Will This Provide Enough Support?

Hi There,
I am a student on a budget with a question regarding my bed.
I am currently sleeping on a cheep futon bought from Ikea, and I have recently been experiencing some back problems, and also unable to sleep well. My question is, if I were to get a mattress topper (I'm thinking memory foam), would that provide enough support?
posted on Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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Hi dear,

If you have query about mattress being a reason for backache. You may try sleeping on floor with three bedsheets folded. If this improves your backache then consider changing mattress. Ideally mattress should be made up of firm foam without any springs.

If you still has backache then you need to consult orthopedician to r/o any muscular or disk problem.
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Back Pain, Unable To Sleep Well. If I Get A Mattress Topper, Will This Provide Enough Support?

Hi dear, If you have query about mattress being a reason for backache. You may try sleeping on floor with three bedsheets folded. If this improves your backache then consider changing mattress. Ideally mattress should be made up of firm foam without any springs. If you still has backache then you need to consult orthopedician to r/o any muscular or disk problem.