Hi everyone, I’ve been reading a ton since I found this website and I’m hoping I can get some advice on a DIY build I’ve come up with.
I’m 150lbs and I have chronic pain mostly coming from a spinal fusion in my lower back. Most nights I sleep maybe 30% on my back and 70% on my side. Although when my chronic is worse, I tend to sleep the whole night on my back - so I may want to target back sleeping more because of this.
I have been reading that medium-firm generally helps the most with back pain, and generally I think I like a slightly more firm feel. So I’ve been going for that.
I also have a slight latex allergy. I’m reading most latex mattresses are fine but I think I want to avoid it for peace of mind. I’m reading that Energex is a good alternative.
So far this is what I’ve came up with (from bottom to top)
1" 50 ILD Foam (base)
8" - 14.5g Pocketed TPS Coils (support)
1" 24 ILD HR Foam (transition)
2" 20 ILD Energex (comfort)
Then depending on how it feels, possibly adding a 1" memory foam on top.
How does this sound overall? Will this end in a medium-firm feel?
One of my concerns is the transition layer, I have read that with pocketed coils getting the firmness of this layer right can be a lot more important since it limits mobility of the coils.
Thanks in advance!