Orthopaedic mattresses are designed with the study of orthopaedics in mind. These types of mattresses are perfect for people with joint or back pain. Their main aim is to relieve pressure. They are usually a based spring mattress with a 12,500 gauge wire which is a little bit thicker to the usual 13,500 gauge wire used in open sprung mattresses. Orthopaedic mattresses are generally a little firmer and long-lasting. They are a bit heavy so please take care when turning these mattresses. These usually last for between 7-8 Years.

If you suffer from spinal alignment issues or joint and back problems, an orthopaedic mattress could be a valuable purchase. However, we urge you to shop with caution. This is because there are no materials that are certified orthopaedic. It simply must be a firm mattress targeted toward the joints, neck, and back and helps to improve your overall body posture. Therefore, this term can easily be tacked on mattresses for the sole purpose of driving sales. Because of this, you must do your research to verify the claims of any manufacturer to alleviate pain and straighten the spine. When you do find a mattress that truly is orthopaedic, long-term use can help you enjoy a higher quality of life.

Both memory foam and true orthopaedic mattresses can go a long way in improving your quality of sleep. If you can’t decide on one over the other, you always have the option to take a look at orthopaedic mattresses containing Viscoelastic foam, these are known as Pocket Memory. These products recognize how well memory foam is in contouring, and they contain other properties which work with the memory foam to create a product best suited to keep you properly aligned and comfortable.

Open coil also known as sprung, continuous coil or standard coil is the most common type of mattress known to man. This has been the standard from years and years ago. This simply consists of an inter-connected spring system as pictured. This is the traditional manufacturing method for mattresses, capable of being mass-produced with a low production cost; this makes them one of the cheapest on the market. A standard double open coil mattress will contain an average of 300 springs.  

You may find the term ‘gauge’ of the mattress being used to describe mattresses. This is an indicator to the thickness of the wire used for the springs. The lower the number, the thicker the gauge, which typically creates a firmer mattress. A 12-gauge mattress will be very firm and provide plenty of support. But if you’re looking for something a little softer go for a 13.5-gauge which still offers plenty of support. Open coils are used for most orthopaedic mattresses due to their firmness. They tend to have more ‘give’ than pocket sprung mattresses, and are lighter and therefore easier to turn. Investing in an open coil mattress with an inbuilt memory foam topper will give a superior level of extra comfort. 

On the downside, they are not as robust as other mattresses and can be known to ‘dip’ in the middle after prolonged use. Open coiled bedding can also lead to the ‘roll-together’ feeling for couples, and you will feel the movement of your partner. These are great mattresses for children, lasting between 3-5 years before needing to be replaced.  For this reason we have heavily reduced the price on these types of mattresses to give you true value for money. Our cheapest open coil sprung mattress starts from Just £59.99.

Originally developed by NASA, memory foam provides the ultimate in comfort by cleverly moulding around your body's contours. The technology is great for people with back problems as it supports the spine in perfect alignment. For space‐age luxury, choose a memory foam mattress today.  

Memory foam was first designed in the 1960s for NASA aeroplane seats, memory foam is made from a substance called viscoelastic. It is both highly energy absorbent and soft. Memory foam moulds to the body in response to heat and pressure, evenly distributing the sleepers body weight. It then returns to its original shape once you remove the pressure. Memory foam mattresses are usually denser than other foam mattresses, making it both more supportive and heavier. Memory foam mattresses are often sold for higher prices than traditional mattresses. Mattresses like these may lead to better sleep in people with back pain, according to the National Sleep Foundation. 

The new second and third generation memory foams have an open-cell structure that reacts to body heat and weight by 'moulding' to the sleeper's body, helping relieve pressure points, preventing pressure sores, etc. Most memory foam has the same basic chemical composition; however, the density and layer thickness of the foam makes different mattresses feel very different. A high-density mattress will have better compression ratings over the life of the bedding. A lower-density one will have slightly shorter life due to the compression that takes place after repeated use. Without the coiled springs, one feels their partner's movement less and being less aware of a bed partner's movements is an extra benefit. 

One complaint is the retention of body heat within a memory foam mattress, which could make them less comfortable in hot weather. But with new ranges of blue memory foam advances of technology have been made to better regulate heat. When new, memory foam can produce an odd chemical smell; a phenomenon called off-gassing. To minimize this problem, the Sleep Products Safety Council, a sleep products trade group, recommends airing out the mattress or pad for at least 24 hours before putting sheets on it. 

The Rolls Royce, the Bentley standard. Pocket sprung mattresses are superior quality and made for sumptuous comfort. These hand crafted mattresses provide the highest-quality, tailored support in a range of firmness ratings to suit your personal needs and the needs of your family.

The springs in pocket sprung mattresses are sewn into individual fabric pockets that move as you do. This means you get customised comfort and support where you need it most. As each individual pocket spring works independently, there's no transfer of movement as you move and there's no "roll-together". Instead, you can sleep peacefully without interrupting your partner's  sleep.

A typical, king size pocket sprung mattress contains at least 600 springs. It’s unlikely you’ll see a pocket sprung mattress with more than 2,000 core pocket springs. Higher spring counts can be achieved by utilising layer technology or mini springs.

Perfect spinal alignment is key to a goodnight’s sleep. As pocket springs move independently from one another, the mattress can adapt to your individual body shape providing you tailored support where you need it the most. It also means that you can move about in your sleep without the whole mattress responding and disturbing your partners sleep. Pocket sprung mattresses are designed to relieve the build-up of pressure points as the weight of your body is distributed across many different springs.

Generally speaking, the more pocket springs you’re sleeping on, the better. The higher the number of springs, the greater the support you will receive from your mattress. This can reduce your sleep disturbance and the aches and pains you may experience in the morning. As a general rule, aim for as many pocket springs as you can within your budget. Orthopaedic Pocket Memory is not only our staff favourite but its the best selling mattresses type we offer. It regularly outsells all the other types of mattresses and for this reason, we are very competitive in price.  Get your orthopaedic mattress from us, with free next day delivery.