If that sounds like you and you have a particular need for support in your sleep setup, we've found alternatives to box springs that will help you achieve that.

Some other mattress companies, like Nectar, suggest that you actually can use your existing box spring to support a foam mattress, as long as it is supported by a metal bed frame, like this.

A good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more comfortable height.