Benefits of an Orthopaedic Mattress
Orthopaedic mattresses are now much more popular because more people are starting to understand the health and comfort benefits they offer, as well as because orthopaedic mattresses are now more easily available.
By purchasing a good quality orthopaedic mattress you can help to reduce the pressure, pain and other symptoms of lower back pain, while at the same time preventing the onset of the problem in the future by protecting and supporting your back now.
It is estimated that 80% of people will experience back problems at some point in their lives and approximately 50% of adults in the UK currently have back pain. Lower back pain costs the UK economy £5bn a year with 300,000 people claiming benefits and 1.1m disabled from the problem, as it makes everyday tasks like dressing, cleaning and gardening difficult.
The typical causes of lower back pain are from sleeping in an awkward position or on a poor quality mattress that doesn’t provide the correct amount of support or pressure relief. This puts stress on the back muscles that place the back under strain.
An orthopaedic mattress helps to ensure the spine is the right alignment and supported where it’s needed, all contributing to a good night’s sleep. The spine has a natural ‘S’ shape curve and an orthopaedic mattress makes sure this is maintained, however, a poor quality mattresses will not give this support.
There are many types of orthopaedic mattresses on the market that come in a range of styles with different constructions and systems. Orthopaedic mattress usually have a firm bounce with the ability to contour and mould to body shapes to provide support where it’s needed most, allowing the mattress to fill the gap under the lower back.
This is why many orthopaedic mattresses are typically made from memory foam or latex foam, as they both respond to heat and pressure changes. However, mattress and divan bed manufacturers are now combining the comfort of a spring system with the support of memory or latex foam to provide different degrees of orthopaedic support. Many high quality orthopaedic mattresses now feature a spring systems with a top layer of foam.
