What does orthopaedic mattress mean?
I am looking for a new mattress that is good quality and firm to support my back, as i get a lot of back pain. Is a mattress without the word ‘orthopaedic’ in the title not suitable, or is this description meaningless?
I’m looking for a double mattress, budget from £500 to £700, depending on what is most suitable. I do prefer a firmer mattress. I currently have a mattress with a memory foam topping but find it too soft and sleep on the reverse side.
I would appreciate your advice, thanks, Claire
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Hi Claire, a very good question in two ways.
The first is regarding what you expected from your current memory foam mattress: It’s too soft to give you adequate support, and given that the main selling point of this kind of mattress is targetted towards people such as yourself, it just does not live up to expectations when the reverse non-sleeping side is fundamentally better!
Secondly, Orthopaedic just means firm and usually relates to the spring gauge of 12.5g.
It is also a reference to the spring type which will no doubt be open coil or continuous – both being inferior to pocket springs. Your body weight should be dictating spring tension you need, and your personal preference should be dictating the comfort. Incorrect spring tension can cause or worsen back pain.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
From what you have said I would advise you to take a look at our Origins Pocket Reflex 1000. This has an overall firmer feel in its upholstery layers and the cost of £520 for a double size is at the lower end of your budget.
If you would like to discuss this or anything else with our friendly team call us on 0161 437 4419. Our office opening hours are 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Kind Regards
Michaela
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