Bad Backs and Mattresses

[Pete747]

If you have a bad back, which is the best type of mattress to buy?

[Buenchico]

Most mattress manufacturers have a so-called 'orthopaedic' range but there's no universal standard for these products. It would be better to seek out the advice of experts.

The charity, BackCare, (formerly known as the National Back Pain Association) have a booklet about choosing the most appropriate type of bed. At just 95p it could prove to be a very worthwhile investment:
http://www.backcare.org.uk/catalog/detail.php?BID=20& ;ID=404

Chris

[noxlumos]

My wife suffers from a terrible bad back and we spent a fortune on an orthopaedic mattress, all nice and firm etc. She couldn't stand it and eventually we had to buy a feather bed to go on top of it where she reposes as if lost in a huge yorkshire pudding, ( apparently the worst thing for bad backs) but very comfy for her, so be careful what you buy:)

[asciwhite]

Hi, I used to have a water bed and I've got to say it was utterly brilliant, soft sided and a glorious sleep but no good for two people.

We now have a memory foam matress and if you have a good bed/furniture shop near you, then I highly recommend you go and try these matresses out