Jeremy Rivette· 5★ · a month ago
I do stunts for TV and film. I kept buying cheap mattresses that would sag quickly, and my back was arched on my stomach, and even on my side I felt like my hips needed to be higher and more supported. My lower back muscles were always tight in the morning, and painful all day which made it hard to perform or even be motivated to train. I did stretching and physical therapy for it, but HAD TO get a better mattress! And I thought “isn’t there anything out there that lasts for someone as heavy as me? (I’m 6’0” 195lbs, but not a giant human or anything.)
I bought a firm mattress so that my hips wouldn’t drop, but it was too uncomfortable, and also sagged after a short amount of time (because it was a cheap one from Walmart.) This was going to be an ongoing problem unless I found a REALLY GOOD mattress, but what I learned from that was that a firm mattress wasn’t really the solution; I just wanted a hybrid mattress or something soft on the top that was comfortable and LASTED.
I went online and saw Rick’s videos and what caught my eye was the fact that the center coils are firmer in the middle (where most weight is by the hips!) “That is EXACTLY what I need,” I thought. And it has 1,000 coils, and instead of a 30-day trial period, Back Science offers 365 days! All good signs.
I realized the Back Science store itself is 20 minutes from where I live, so I checked it out on Black Friday! When I walked into the showroom, Rick HIMSELF WAS THERE! From his online videos!!! So I got to talk to him about his research and design and journey in creating Back Science, and it was really cool. He’s super nice and will answer any questions you have and genuinely wants to help people.
I tried out the Series 2 Hybrid since I’m a mixed sleeper; on my side mostly and sometimes my stomach, and rarely my back. It has a soft top layer that dipped down only slightly with good support underneath, and I felt like my spine was aligned well, as is the whole purpose of these mattresses in the first place. Laying on it, I already knew I was sold and had to have it; it was so soft, supportive, and comfortable with zero strain anywhere in any position I put myself in. And Rick said I can always come back to him with any concerns or if I want something different or an adjustment, he’d do it for me! I felt like my problem was already solved! I was sad I had to wait the 2-3 weeks for the mattress to be ready, but I understand that’s because they’re made to order, so you won’t be getting any old mattress that’s been folded up in a warehouse for years, compressed and useless. After ordering, I was excited.
My main concern has been if a mattress will LAST and not sag, but I’m not worried about it with Back Science since they have a longer trial period and the expectancy for the mattress to last 20+ years. I’ve been sleeping on it for a couple weeks now and I freaking love it. I enjoy going to sleep. After visiting my parents over the holidays I couldn’t wait to get back to my own bed again, it makes me so happy!
Getting a good mattress that doesn’t cause me any aches or issues is CRITICAL for my lifestyle and career and a professional athlete and stuntman. I’m focused on health and longevity and since we spend 1/3 of our life on a mattress, I know how important it is to invest in a good one. I (obviously) highly recommend this brand!
Thanks so much Rick! :)
View on GoogleJoy Qiao· 5★ · 11 months ago
We chose the Back Science mattress due to my back issues, and we went with Series 2. I noticed a significant improvement in my arthritis symptoms after testing for about 3 weeks. The staff are very nice and supportive! Highly recommend this brand for anyone looking for a mattress!
View on GoogleRiver Meza· 5★ · 3 weeks ago
Great experience here at back science. Miguel was the representative that walked us thorough each bed while showing high level knowledge and patience to find the perfect bed for us. Best experience I've had at a mattress store.
View on GoogleDan Gillett· 5★ · a year ago
4 plus months in and we are still thrilled with our mattress purchase from the Back Science store. Dr. Rick and Bredon were extremely attentive and patient as we made multiple visits to their store. My wife and I struggled for years to find a mattress that one or both of us did not have to compromise on our sleep comfort. The model we purchased was the Back Science Series 2 and 3 Mattress Split, and they even customized it to make it even heights on both sides. I didn’t think I could afford a customized mattress, but they did not charge anything extra and they even further customized the firmness when we requested it without any additional fees. We are so happy we found Back Science!
View on GoogleLAUREN DEDOW· 5★ · a year ago
I'm a stomach sleeper so finding a mattress that is both firm enough, but also cushioned enough for my hip and shoulder pressure points is always a challenge. The folks at Ultrabed in Agoura Hills, CA were amazing. They let me try out every firm mattress they had and explained the differences between them. I settled on the Back Science Series 2, it has the perfect combo of firmness and cushioning. The lumbar support is great and helps keep my hips elevated properly and the gel foam topper gives just the right about of cushion without feeling like I'm drowning (a relief after having achy hip pressure points every morning from my old mattress). The edge support and motion isolation are also great. The delivery and set-up was super easy and they even called to check-up on me after a few weeks of sleeping on the new mattress to see if everything was feeling good. The only thing this magical mattress couldn't do was convince my cat not to wake me up at 5 am.
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