Experts share tips ahead of Back Care Awareness week


Orthopaedic mattresses
If you experience back pain when sleeping, orthopaedic mattresses are a fantastic choice for you. These mattresses are very firm and made to offer the most support possible while you sleep by evenly distributing your body weight to reduce pressure on the spine, relieving uncomfortable pressure points, and promoting the spine's natural alignment.
Gel mattresses
A gel foam mattress is similar to a memory foam mattress except that the top foam layers have been supplemented with gel pods. Not only do these gel pods assist in removing heat from your body to keep you as cool as you sleep, they also provide your lower back and neck with additional support by giving the mattress additional bounce which helps the foam form back into its natural shape more quickly.
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Hide AdPam Johnson, Head of Buying at Bensons for Beds added “Sleeping at the correct temperature throughout the night can help alleviate tossing and turning so you get a more supportive and restorative night’s sleep.”
Memory foam mattresses
Like a solid orthopaedic or medical foam mattress, memory foam mattresses can be excellent for supporting your back as their high density foam conforms to your body's curves to relieve pressure and keep your spine aligned.
Pam said “The innovative foam on these mattresses react to your body temperature, moulding to your body contours, absorbing pressure for excellent pressure relieving comfort and support. Whilst the memory foam provides initial surface softness, it is important that either the springs or foam below this provide good support in the core of the mattress”.
Latex mattresses
Latex mattresses have exceptional durability, flexibility, and elasticity by nature. For proper spinal alignment and optimal pressure relief, the latex reacts immediately to every movement of the body, allowing you to wake up feeling renewed and invigorated.
For full expert advice on choosing the right mattress for your back pain visit the Bensons for Beds website.