Which one would be more suitable for people with low back pain?

I read somewhere that in Europe they use platform beds mostly and not box springs.

I wonder if that may be a reason that they have less low back pain complaints as a result?

All I know about platform beds is that they do not need box springs.

I do not like box springs. I feel they are contributing to low back pain.

So if anyone who has experience with platform beds kindly tell about your opinion about this matter.

thanks so much.

lowbacpain wrote:

Your  box spring is contributing to your back pain?  Okay..now your getting funny!

box springs *can* wear out, if they become uneven can contribute to mattress wear and tear.  some boxsprings are also highly functional and contribute to proper ergonomic support. 

In Europe roughly 1/3rd of the mattresses sold are actually latex mattresses, in North America its still overall less than 5% of the market.  You tell me why Europeans on average keep their mattresses longer and sleep better and I will say it doesn't have too much to do with not using boxsprings, but more so their choice in mattresses.

a platform bed means no box-spring

the bed is more comfortable w/out the box spring. Less wiggly jiggly

box springs are a highly profitable item so companies market that they are necessary to having your mattress give proper support.
Poppycock. its wood and fabric and maybe some bad springs inside but no magic.

most modern day boxsprings are completely solid, just like a platform bed.  rarely are they still flexible and functional, that would be reserved for your highest end mattress sets.