Orthopaedic Mattresses: Everything You Should Know

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Everyone talks about their mattresses as though they should feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud, but what if a cloud isn’t supportive enough for you? If you’re someone who struggles getting the sleep that they deserve due to your aches and pains, the firm surface of an orthopaedic mattress can certainly help relieve the pressure on your joints.

With their densely packed pocket springs and high-quality materials, our orthopaedic mattresses can help create a solid sleeping foundation for many nights of great sleep. In this guide, we’ll break down who really benefits from orthopaedic mattresses and we’ll take a look at some of their pros and cons. But first, let’s start off with the key features of an orthopaedic mattress and their history.

What Is An Orthopaedic Mattress?

Designed with thousands of springs inside, orthopaedic mattresses are designed to create a firmer sleep surface and help improve spinal alignment. Ideal for those who have a few aches and pains, orthopaedic mattresses can relieve pressure that is put on the joints, as opposed to sleeping on a surface that sinks.

In the 1950s, sleep experts began developing mattresses with a more medical focus on improving spine health. It’s when we first saw the development of orthopaedic mattresses that are designed to improve sleep quality.

Nowadays, evolved versions of these mattresses have made their way onto our beds. With combined materials of memory foam, polyester and cotton, there’s so many different styles to choose from - you can really discover your “dream” sleep.

Who Benefits From An Orthopaedic Mattress?

Many people can benefit from a high-quality orthopaedic mattress. Whether you’re someone who loves a firm sleeping surface or you suffer from aches and pains on a daily basis, orthopaedic mattresses can give you better sleep each night. Let’s take a look at who benefits from these mattress types. 

Gym-goers

Many people who hit the gym and lift weights tend to experience DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). If you’re someone who’s quite athletic and has a lot of muscle soreness, a supportive orthopaedic mattress can help speed up the recovery process of torn muscles.

Side Sleepers

For those who sleep on their side, orthopaedic mattresses can create a supportive sleeping surface and relieve the pressure from your joints as you sleep in this position each night.

Those With Consistent Joint & Back Pain

Those who suffer with back pain or arthritis can benefit from an orthopaedic mattress, due to the alleviated pressure that is put on your joints. Whether you’re an older person or someone who has joint soreness in general, an orthopaedic mattress can help create a solid sleeping foundation.

Those Healing From Surgeries

After a surgery, you need all the support you can get when sleeping in order to recover properly. An orthopaedic mattress can help prop you up, improve your posture and promote better blood circulation, allowing you to get better sleep and heal.

Couples Who Want Uninterrupted Sleep

Orthopaedic mattresses can reduce motion transfer and noise. Due to their densely packed springs inside and their firm surface, couples can get great nights of uninterrupted sleep without being disturbed by their partner as they get up for a glass of water during the night.

Orthopaedic Mattresses: Their Pros & Cons

When it comes to shopping around for a new mattress, it’s a good idea to consider the pros and cons of different mattress types. This is so you can make sure you get a good quality mattress that can cater for your needs.

Advantages

Various Materials & Versions

With our orthopaedic mattresses at GB beds, there isn’t just one size or set of materials that fits all. Some orthopaedic mattresses are created with a blend of technologies and materials, such as the Naples Orthopaedic Memory Foam Mattress. These orthopaedic mattresses that are designed with different materials can help you get the best of both worlds, with both memory foam and pocket springs.

Can Help With Long-term Health & Support

Orthopaedic mattresses are compatible with a wide range of storage beds, such as divan or ottoman beds. They’re good quality mattresses to choose from, and they generally don’t show signs of sagging and dipping for a long time, especially when they’re well-maintained.

Offering a solid sleeping foundation on a wide range of bed types, orthopaedic mattresses make a versatile investment for your sleep. For more information on how to maintain your mattress, why not take a look at some of our other guides?

Compatible With Different Bed Types

We’ve established that Orthopaedic mattresses can help those who are suffering with joint and back pains, as well as those healing from surgeries. If you’re someone who suffers from any of these things, an orthopaedic mattress can really help you get the sleep you need in order to recover. Uninterrupted sleep and supportive mattresses can help you heal, sleep and perform better each day.

Disadvantages

They Can’t Work Miracles

Unfortunately, our orthopaedic mattresses can’t work miracles on back or joint pain. While they provide excellent sleep surfaces and can alleviate aches and pains, we can’t guarantee that they’ll completely take your pain away. This is because these pains can be caused by a wide range of factors, so it's best to consult your doctor if you have any big concerns.

They Can Be Heavier

Another potential “downside” to orthopaedic mattresses is the fact that they can be heavier than other softer mattresses, making them difficult to move. For delivery, it’s a good idea to measure your space, such as the width of your stairs and hallway, to ensure that the process runs smoothly. Having a handy helper can also make the process easier when it comes to handling a heavier orthopaedic mattress.

They May Feel Too Firm For Some Sleepers

For those who like soft sleeping surfaces, some orthopaedic mattresses can feel too firm. With more dense materials than traditional mattresses, orthopaedic mattresses offer a more solid sleeping surface which may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

However, as we established earlier, not all orthopaedic mattresses are the same. Some are designed with memory foam or cotton materials to soften the firm surface of the mattress and cater for those who like softer sleeping surfaces.

Find The Right Mattress For You Now

After reading this guide, we hope you have a better understanding of orthopaedic mattresses and why they might be a great option for you. We've talked about their pros and cons and who they benefit from, so hopefully you’ll know if they’re right for you.

If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us. Pop down and visit us at our showroom - you’ll be able to get a feel for the products in person!