Orthopaedic mattresses are becoming more popular as the health and comfort benefits are realised by more people, and as more mattresses are being developed to boast orthopaedic features they are more readily available in a range of types.
Purchasing a high quality orthopaedic mattress not only helps to prevent the pressure and symptoms of lower back pain, but can also relieve the onset of the problem in the future by giving you the best level of support now.
It is estimated that 80% of people will have back problems at some point in their lives and approximately 50% of adults in the UK currently have back pain. Lower back pain can affect everyday tasks from dressing to cleaning and gardening, and it is expected that it costs the UK economy £5bn each year, with 300,000 people claiming benefits for back problems and 1.1m disabled from lower back pain.
One of the main causes of lower back pain is from sleeping in an awkward position or sleeping on a poor quality mattress that doesn’t have the best level of support or pressure relief. This creates stress on the back muscles that place the back under strain.
An orthopaedic mattress helps to encourage a peaceful night’s sleep by ensuring the spine is fully supported in the best places and in the spring systems with a top layer of foam.
