A Review Of The Sealy Posturepedic Mattress

Sealy have developed a line of mattresses called the Posturepedic. It uses the Sealy Comfort System to give the best support a sleeper can get. But is this claim true?
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S. A. Linden I came upon this review late (6-08), but need to add a comment to an otherwise very smart review -- all the things I had to find out the hard way! Re. the Posturpedic . . . I had an older style for about 22 years, and am so sorry I let it go. It's been 5 years now, and I can't find one good enough to replace it. I saw all sorts of similar comments on the Web -- i.e., that the newer mattresses were lower in quality. I even saw an intra-business printed article saying something to the effect that "we've made these mattresses too well, they last too long, and we've got to change some things." Have you noticed how the warranties are shorter? And you can't flip the mattresses? Anyway, I was eventually fortunate to wander into a mattress shop where an older salesman worked. When he heard my complaints, he shared with me that my old Sealy had contained a special steel hip support which had prevented sagging. Sealy removed that option later. Now admittedly, I'm extra sensitive to that, and was conditioned for 22 years to that layout. But now, every mattress I buy feels fine for a few days, and then, I can't sleep in the middle without hip pain. If I move to the edge, where there's more support, I'm fine. This is certainly not my imagination. So this comment is just to tip off those folks out there who are continuing to have trouble finding the right firm mattress. We really ought to get together and demand that the mattress companies start making more supportive mattresses, instead of all that fluffy stuff that deteriorates quickly and is horrible for your back. I'm a neuromuscular therapist, and I know just a little about this area! 6/20/2008
Jon I get your point about the box springs, but I could see how a box spring would reduce the compression on the side springs when sitting on the edge of the bed. But otherwise, you point is well-taken. It should be mentioned that some manufacturers will not provide a warranty unless the box-spring is included in the purchase. 4/18/2008
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