My wife has Parkinson’s. Is a firm/orthopaedic mattress is best?

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your enquiry.  We would only recommend a firm mattress if your wife's comfort preferences were for a firmer feel and if she is a front sleeper. We do not sell orthopaedic mattresses as a mattress that is too firm would be as bad if not worse than a mattress that was too soft.  I have included some links to articles that cover these mattresses.

https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/cage-sprung-open-coil-continuous-coil-mattresses/

https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/soft-medium-or-firm-mattress-2/

https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/whats-the-best-mattress-for-a-bad-back/

Getting the correct support is the most important aspect, this is provided by the spring tension and is determined solely by an individuals body weight.

In order to determine which of our models would be most suitable for your wife, we would need to take into consideration the type and feel of her current bed and why this is no longer suitable for her.  Her comfort preferences and sleeping habits play a big part in determining whether a soft, medium or firm mattress would be more suitable. For instance, if she sleeps on her side then a firm mattress would cause pressure pain in her shoulders, hips and knees whereas if she sleeps on her front then a soft mattress would make her back over arch and cause lower back pain. Knowing this information would help us to tailor a recommendation to her individual needs.

I hope this helps and if you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the office where one of our friendly team will be happy to help.

Kind Regards
Michaela