Originally we had a memory foam mattress with a traditional foundation. Obviously that wasn't the right move, in sharing some of our struggles with friends they recommended helix. The support provided by this bed along with the foundation with the bamboo slats made this an all in one buy. At first we were a bit put off by price, but it was totally worth it to have the proper zoned support for our hips and back. The first week was a bit rough as our bodies adjusted to the new support, which felt overly stiff but as we adjusted we slept deeper and can't imagine going back to something softer or without the proper support. Absolutely worth every dollar we spent!