Queen size Tempurpedic Mattress Too Firm, Back Pain

Hi Pete! 
I just came across your blog as I've been debating over mattresses for several weeks! 
You seem to know your stuff, so here's my question:

I just purchased a Queen Tempurpedic and think I went a little too firm, since my last bed was much too soft. 
I've been in several different kinds of accidents and have pain in my neck, upper and lower back. I need a firm mattress but I like a soft plush feel on top. This Tempurpedic feels like a brick! 
The only way I'm sleeping now is because I bought a thick feather/down topper on it to give me some relief-but the feathers poke me even though it says it's 100% down.
So, I’m sending everything back and starting over.

What beds would you most recommend? 
Any others I may not have checked out yet? 
I sleep mostly on my side and some on my back. 
I have had trouble with my arms falling asleep, and certainly usually wake up with stiffness in my neck, shoulders and low back with mattresses in the past. 

My new thought - Maybe get the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss, (which would save me money), and adding a foam topper for the plush feel? Also, what kind of topper would work best for me? 
This time I have to be sure about my next choice! :)
Thank you VERY much for your advice!
Amy
 
Hi Amy,
Returning everything you bought will prevent a disaster in a few months. No all foam mattress will provide the support you need for a back that badly damaged… least of all, memory foam.
While firm now, it will lose that firmness and support within a matter of months, allowing the heavier parts of your body to sink, which will cause your back pain to return with a vengeance.

Your back requires the pushback support of an individually pocketed coil, innerspring mattress, which will maintain the natural alignment of your body and spine, which WILL relieve your back pain long term.

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss in Medium Firm IS the right mattress.
Shown here:

PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress 
https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress

This mattress is currently on sale and comes with:
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Add to that, a “Latex for Less” 3” Soft Latex Topper for the comfort you need that WON’T allow your torso to sink, which will relieve the numbness in your extremities that you felt with your too soft mattress. Be sure to order the organic cotton cover to go with it.
A latex topper lasts longer than anything else… lasting many years.
Shown here:

Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers
https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers

As an aside, being poked with a Down topper is the nature of the beast. To avoid that, go with an alternative down, which won’t poke you and will keep its shape a lot better and longer than real down.
Here’s a link to one from PlushBeds:

PlushBeds Alternative Down Mattress Topper 
https://www.plushbeds.com/products/alternative-down-bed-topper?sscid=71k8_rmssu&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051&variant=32001051787362

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Thanks, Pete- TME 

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