Mattress, Beds and Backs

Choosing the right mattress is crucial if you suffer from a bad back – beds vary and quality makes a big difference.

According to the Sleep Council, research dating back to 1988 revealed that switching an uncomfortable mattress for comfortable new beds could contribute to an additional 42 minutes of extra sleep. Dr Chris Idzikowski's research found the impact of the comfort of a mattress and bed on our time asleep was four times that achieved by over the counter sleep aids. And quality sleep should be on the top of everyone's agenda. Research had shown time and time again that poor sleep can impact on short term and long term physical health, as well as our psychological well being, energy levels and concentration. Isn't it time you looked into investing in a high quality mattress?

Beds to Sleep Tight on

Investing in a good quality mattress that's right for your needs will certainly help you sleep better at night – especially if you have a bad back. It's estimated that about 40% of us suffer with back pain at some point in the year. Over 16 million of us will toss and turn in our beds, wishing for a more comfortable, supportive mattress. Good beds provide the correct level of support, and comfort, that you need. As well as helping those with back pain get comfortable for a restful night, a supportive mattress can help prevent you getting the back pain in the first place.

Orthopaedic Beds

If you have back problems, orthopaedic beds offer an extra level of firmness. A memory foam mattress may be more suited too as memory foam moulds to the body, creating even support. It's important that you replace your mattress every ten years because even the most luxurious of beds will sag and lose its firmness. Remember our mattress and beds are the most used pieces of furniture in your home. Durability, luxury and comfort may come with a higher price tag – but it's worth splashing out on beds. It isn't just the mattress you need to consider – back pain can be aggravated by pillows; contour memory foam pillows will help give you the support your neck needs, alleviating pressure on the spine. Poorly chosen pillows can thrust the head sideways or forwards, creating a crick in the neck.

When choosing your mattress, the keyword is supportive, not hard. Medium support in a mattress with proper cushioning, such as memory foam, can be better than super firm mattresses that don't ease you into sleep. For those with long term back problems, think about the height of your beds – you should be able to get in and out easily. There are some beds that are also adjustable to help offer a variety of sleeping positions.

Looking for a new Mattress? Speak to Snug

Snug memory foam mattresses are carefully crafted and manufactured with your best night's sleep the main objective. All the mattresses are available to buy online and direct from Snug only and our objective is to give you the best-performing mattresses and the best customer service available. Our top class memory foam mattresses are hypo-allergenic, temperature sensitive and come complete with 5 or 15 year guarantees. You can shop online straight away, or call us on 0800 0277017 if you need help with your choice of mattress.