• A ‘good’ mattress should be able to provide comfort, along with full musculo-skeletal support during sleep (whichever position the sleeper moves into). It is not advisable to sleep on the stomach, particularly on a Therapura™  Mattress/Overlay, or any memory foam product.

• Unsuitable mattresses can certainly contribute to back and neck problems, and in many cases be the actual cause of the problem in the first place.

• The difficulty for most couples is to find something that suits both sleepers. On average there is a 50/60llbs weight difference between partners, and this presents a major problem when choosing the correct product.

• Sprung mattresses do not have the facility to support or redistribute pressure in the various sleeping positions i.e. side sleeping needs much higher level of pressure redistribution because of the hips and shoulders…

• Therefore, if the sprung surface can accommodate the hips and shoulders, the surface will have to be reasonably ‘soft’. The problem is that when the individual turns on their back, there is little or no support for the lower spine – even when the mattress feels comfortable to begin with. This lack of support will often trigger a ‘guarding action’ by the surrounding muscles, resulting in a stiff back upon waking.

• Much emphasis by bed retailers is placed on the visual impact of the product i.e. qualty bedding, stylish bed base etc. resulting in confusion by the purchaser.

• Many buyers end up purchasing something that ‘looks good’ rather than something that delivers what they really need. Remember you are gong to spend a third of your life lying on your new mattress, so its worth taking the time to get it right first time!

Just call us on  01489 580 686  and we can probably give you the answers that you’re looking for!

When ‘testing’ mattresses, always wear loose clothing – avoid jeans or tight trousers as the level of pressure will be increased by the tight cloth (known as hammocking) making it impossible to judge the suitability of the mattress.

At Therapura™ we are continually supplying overlays for new beds/mattresses that have proven to be unsuitable for one or both sleepers…