So we were told that firmer is better. Coil Counts and Wire Gauges. Coil counts reflect the number of coils used in a full size mattress with a 252 and a 312 being basic standards. There are many variations with 600 and 800 and more coils per mattress.
Numbness is usually describe as a tingling sensation which can disappear quickly, such as numbness after sitting for a long while which fades away once the legs start to move. Numbness due to a broken toe can cause severe pain and swelling. Numbness in toes caused by compressed nerves in the lumbar spine is accompanied by pain to the lower back and legs extending to the toes. Other symptoms include a burning feeling, anxiety, prickling sensation, frequent urination, pain while walking, lower back pain, itchiness, muscle spasms, and pain on the toes.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. A common cause of tingling, numbness and pain in the sole of the foot is tarsal tunnel syndrome. Tarsal tunnel syndrome refers to a condition involving pressure on the tibial nerve in the ankle region. In severe cases it can even result in changes to the small muscles in the foot.