I have been suffering from extreme back pain ever since I bought my last mattress from Ikea one year ago. I purposely bought an extra firm Ikea mattress (8/10) because I had a super soft foam mattress (2/10) prior to that one, which I believe is where my back pain started. To be honest, I wasn’t a believer of the special engineering of these kinds of mattresses and thought the major reason for my pain were due to past injuries, work and personal related stress.
As time went on, the pain got worse. I went to see a chiropractor and an acupuncture specialist and it wasn’t working. So I started to work out and do regularly back stretches. The pain got even worse, especially in the mornings. I’ve looked for numerous ways to cure myself and even wore a back brace for a year.
I’ve researched for the past 9 months for a self-cure and one of the last things on my list was to change my newly bought super firm mattress. I read on health.com that people with back pain shouldn’t actually sleep on firmer mattresses, but should sleep on a softer foam/latex mattress at a firmness level of (6.5/10). So after reviewing multiple mattresses for months, I was about to get the Bear Hybrid Mattress as it seemed to me that athletes appreciated the recovery the Bear mattress provided them. I then found a review on tuck.com about the Casper original and how it’s best for light weight sleepers. Digging deeper, I found the Casper original hybrid, a 1/2 foam and 1/2 coils mattress with firmer zone support and longer lasting materials compared to the original. I found the Casper hybrid at an even cheaper price on Amazon then Casper’s official website and shipping would only take 2 days, rather than 2 weeks.
2 days later, the Casper hybrid arrives outside my door in a well packed, tall large box. It was heavy but I was able to manage it myself. I wiped it down before opening it on my bed frame. It expanded within seconds and I was very surprised that there was no smell at all. I gave the new mattress a wipe down and let it sit for a few hours before trying it. (I read that we should let a new mattress sit for 24-48 hours but this Casper hybrid was ready to go out of the box.)
2 hours later, I woke up realizing that I passed out while trying out the new mattress. I remember laughing with pure happiness before passing out. I felt like I was sleeping on bouncy clouds while gently being placed on top of it. The support for my shoulder and lower back dissolved the pain I had for years almost immediately. I thought to myself, I should have got this sooner.
After sleeping on the Casper hybrid for the last couple days, the pain I use to wake up with every morning has disappeared 95%. Along with doing my daily stretches and massages, I wake up every morning 100% a brand new man. Thank you for curing my back pain!
-Firmness Level 5.5-5.7/10.
-No smell and ready to use out of the box.
-Bouncy cloud feeling while gently being placed on top of it.
-Great zone support and pressure relief.
-Best for light weight and average weight sleepers.
-Im a front sleeper, but I sleep on my back and sides very comfortably.
-Edge support is not the best but very good considering the construction.
-Mobilization transfer is not the best but good.
-100 day free trail and 10 year basic warranty.
-No home setup and no service to take old mattress away due to Covid.
-Amazon is cheaper and has faster shipping options.
I hope my honest review could help some of you out there. Recovery is so important, and this kind of investment is worth every penny. I would also recommend to do your daily stretches, massages and nightly hot bath sessions to speed up your recovery, all the best!
| Item Weight | 53 pounds |
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| Product Dimensions | 75 x 38 x 11 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 950-000073-001 |
