How to Fix a Sagging Mattress for Back Pain Relief 

Who ever came up with these horrible mattresses has taken many people. I remember when a good mattress lasted many years. We all sure are getting taken with these cheap mattresses. I don’t even like to travel because of them. Thanks, will try.

I had severe back pain from a sagging mattress. Tried what you suggested and it worked great! No more pain! Thank you!

THANK YOU!!! We bought an expensive pillowtop mattress two years ago and it has already cratered, regardless of rotation. My lower back has been bound and unreleasable for a long time. ONE NIGHT with two towels folded as per your suggestion and my best night of sleep in two years and my back feels amazing!!

i've had blankets, extra layers, of all sorts, nothing helped until i put a pillow under the mattress in the sagging spot, problem solved

I learned that “pool (foam) noodles” can be placed under the mattress length from head to foot of bed to prevent sagging. Probably depends on how bad the sagging is. Edit (left this message included but placed it below as it’s less relevant): Wow, I haven’t seen one of your older videos until now! I like seeing your transformation

It's been a week and I must admit it has been helping. My new mattress is a lot softer than my old one and my lower back has been hurting since day 1. Today I got up and just a bit stiff. Much improved from last Saturday. So thankyou very much for your video!

I am so grateful for this advice. We bought a new pillow top mattress that seemed so comfortable but I guess it has no support I couldn’t believe how fast my back started causing me problems and I was actually dreading going to bed. The mattress isn’t even a year old. Going to try this ! Thank you 🙏

We just bought an expensive and thick top mattress that turned out to be too soft for us. Every time I got out of bed there was just a huge 'hammock hole' imprint under my butt. After watching this video I tried folding a sheet and placing it tautly across the middle third of the bed where our hips are, under the top / fitted sheet. And then the huge 'hammock hole' was gone. I imagined that after some time the folded sheet would maybe be stretched and give way, so I went and got a thicker polyester top protector sheet that doesn't have any give / cannot be stretched, and so far it does help.

I tried this and it worked and I'm kind of stunned. 😆

Mate I just want to say a massive thank you! Your advice has seemingly sorted my ordeal with back pain (for now)! For two months every day without fail id wake with back pain. I tried sleeping on a different bed, a hard-ish floor, using a memory foam mattress topper, on the sofa etc, nothing worked. I even heard putting blankets under the mattress would sort the sag, but none of which sorted the pain issue out. I didn’t want to buy a new mattress in case it didn’t solve the issue as I couldn’t rule out sleeping surface as the problem, plus I can’t afford one right now as I’ve a king size bed and moving & storing it would be a problem, especially if the mattress wasn’t the issue. What I noticed was when I put a flattish pillow under my hips when I woke, it relieved some of the pain and felt good, but the cushion was too thick to sleep under your hips (as I had tried that also). Began researching to see if it was an underlying health condition like spondylosis (cos I’ve injured mine a few times previously). Was beginning to accept this pain may be something I have for the rest of my life, and I’m an active 33 year old, so it’s being quite mentally draining too. Two days ago I came across your video and saw the likes to dislikes ratio. Usually I’d click off quickly but though why not hear you out. Glad I did because it’s such an easy solution and it worked a treat! Decided to leave it a few days to test it before I wrote this in case it was a fluke but no it’s definitely a legit solution, for MY back pain anyway. For anyone reading, don’t be put off by the likes ratio - those who disliked are either upset because it didn’t fix their particular back pain or are idiots who are ignorant and most likely didn’t try it for themselves thinking it would be more fruitful to write a silly comment. Fold the towel to get as much support as you need and sleep with it under your hips. Don’t overfold it because it will put pressure in the opposite direction and become painful. Simple. I’m going to sew an old one together so I don’t have to keep adjusting it for creases every time I sleep. Dr. Rowe, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!

Thank you! I was looking for a way to fix a hotel room bed while traveling. This should work great on the road.

I can't wait to give this a try tonight.

Thanks! I'm wicked poor right now and my mattress is killing me!!! So lame and embarrassing I can't even afford a mattress right now 😔🤦

So far this has really helped, so simple. Thank you!

I've been putting a rolled up towel under the mattress at the hip line making it appear convex so when I lye on it the hip area feels much firmer! I don't know if it's going to damage mattress long term but at least I can sleep without tossing an turning with lumbar pain

I just woke up in pain. I found a broken down Amazon box in the closet that I’m using out of desperation. So far it seems to be helping. I just sneezed and did so without extreme discomfort.

just tried this and it works! thank you much, i had been using cardboard but this is a much better solution.

I put a throw pillow between my box spring and my mattress where the mattress sags. Seems to be working pretty well so far.

I can buy a new mattress but am afraid to face the same problem again. Can you please suggest a good brand which one should I buy?

Thank you so much this already made my madres feel better I’ve been so tired while sleeping in this bed 😢I even placed my madres on the floor at one point 😂 and this is so much better ❤❤ thank you now I don’t have to sleep in my moms bed 😂😂😂 please become a Christian and give your life to Jesus he helps me and he even wanted me to watch this video so can you please turn your life to Jesus please 🙏⭐️⭐️ I think you will go to heaven 😊 give your life to Jesus 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

Will definitely try this suggestion tonight…..will report back!!

That's freaking brilliant! Worked well. I used spare blanket since I have a queen size bed and tend to roll in my sleep. Didn't roll. Apparently I move to get comfortable and didn't need to after this.

i tried it now, so much relief! thanksu so much for sharing this video. May God bless you sir. i can sleep well now 😊

Omg!! This truly works!! Thank you!!

blanket will gone next morning under my leg 😅

Genius! It really works! Thanks

great info. thanks.. tried and it helped. BUT I need new mattress. have actually been thru about 4 in past year. I have a really bad spine. even a $3000 one didn't work. too hard or too soft. was looking for his video on buying mattress can't find it?

My memory foam topper sags a lot. I tried the towel but it won't stay In place I'll try the blanket tonight. Thank you for your video.

Thank you you are a good and smart person you helped me fall asleep again

A large or extra large moving box flattened out so it covers as much space as possible but also rigid enough to level out the valley in the mattress, slid between mattress and box spring. Worked perfectly.

It looks like I have some lordosis from sleeping on my stomach for years I've changed my sleeping to my back and side but my L5 is still hurting and pinching my nerve. I'll try this suggestion to help me get some relief

This is like putting tape to close a giant crack in the foundation of a building.

We're trying tonight and thank you.

I'm so trying this until my husband and I can get another bed frame!

thanks for this great information, i just did that to my bed. ill let you guys know how it goes.

Do you have recs for a truly firm mattress?

Ty Ty Ty. Can't wait to try

It really worked man, thanks a ton

thank you! I’m trying this tonight until my new mattress arrives!! I seriously wish I knew earlier !! I always thought my bed was so soft and comfy but later realized it has ZERO support

omg you are a god send thank you!!!!!

Thank you so much🤩

I’m going to give it a try

Oh what, put towel? Lol 🤣🤣🤣

Omg yes!!! This worked so good thank you!!!

I'm just a kid and my mattress has been bothering me for like a year. There's springs sticking up in random positions everywhere. Can't push them back as they'll just spring back. I used to flip my mattress over every month that worked perfectly but I have a high sleeper now and I can't flip it. Any help to fix the springs? It hurts my lower back and shoulders to sleep on what feels like a rock in some areas

It’s called “Let’s sell more mattresses by planned saggin of bed.” They should be ashamed!

Works well! Thanks!

Will try and let you know

Thank's Mr It Really Does Work

I'll try it. I have a Serta perfect sleeper that is in perfect shape, but old and giving now no lower back support. I have opted for 3 inch Latex with a soft topper. It didn't give me the support. My back is killing me and I am not sleeping. Thanks

Thank you...my bed is a mattress only on the floor...art (traditional) student on student loan...barely enough to live on. But tried working too much back pain...even slows me down at college with art projects. 😖😎✌

Thank You! 🙏

Is it possible to take the foam lay off, since that is what is saggin? I am desperate

How can a flat towel like that not even a millimetre tall help support a back

Ive learned not to buy a pillow top, soft or medium firm mattress ive had them all. I wish i knew this years ago, my mom mattress lasted her 10yrs and she had a firm mattress that stayed comfortable. I have a medium firm mattress that i can flip, ive had for 7yrs now and my back has been in pain, i even been having blankets between the box spring and the mattress and mattress foam boxes under there for 3yrs now, and its no longer working. I also have a memory foam topper that i use to use but took it off yrs ago because it wasn't really working either. I tried sleeping with a pillow between my legs which it help but, thats not really working because of sagging on one side and the middle of the bed and i weigh 200lbs and the only one sleeps in it. I raise my mattress and its the box spring thats making it sink. Im gonna try putting the memory foam topper between the box spring and the mattress and more blankets hoping that work. Next bed i buy im gonna get a firm mattress that flips and good box springs but do you have anymore other suggestions?

I'm on mattress # 3 and my back still hurts and this lady bed cost me a lot since Ashley store won't warranty unless you buy the cover, foundation, and frame from them and all that adds up then no relief and now broke

What to do if I sleep on my stomach?

I use a thick cotton quilt that way as I am heavy and also recovering from, ha ha, Cauda Equina Syndrome, wasn't caught in time so still constant pain. I place it under the entire upper portion of my body with an extra small throw under my hips.

How many inches is a normal Dip for the hips part on the mattress?

Lmao my memory foam mattress is deep in the sag. Like REALLY DEEP, I'm thinking about just buying a new one

Gracias muchas gracias

I've tried this in the pass before it did work for me but of course i had to change it 2 time's a week sense of course everything has to be recycle. And because it formed Between the Bed and myself so go buy the softest towels I just recycle the when I do laundry

LOL maybe your hips are the heaviest part of the body. But for me, and as seen on the side image of a person sleeping. It's my shoulders.

I did this for my pillow that was unsupportive and it worked, but never thought to do that for my hip and back area. Will try it because my back is killing me.

A little towel?? 😅 wow ok

I have a relatively new innerspring mattress and this technique works strange thing nothing is wrong with the springs because it’s fairly new just the foam is thicker and through time has begun to sag this mattress has an inch and a quarter of cushioning while my old mattress only had a half inch of foam

Just one damn towel folded in half?! Hell naw!!

Hammock! lol 🌴

I would be surprised if it worked. Let me try and will comment. It would not look too believeable if it did not come from an ortho himself!!

WARNING: NEW MATTRESS’ WILL SAG WITHIN 4 -5 MONTHS, WARRANTIES PERMIT FOR THIS FEATURE!

This fkn guy.

You’re telling me if someone has a 6” sag in their mattress you want them to put a damn towel under their hips?! Lol Ya ok, cause the towel wouldn’t move around or get twisted up while you toss and turn at night. Also it just wouldn’t work. This entire video is worthless.

Wasted my time

rubbish

Did u just say sleep on a wet towel? Ppl thumbs up'ed this!?

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