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Orthopaedic Mattresses

While a sinking soft mattress can be dreamy when we’re younger, as we get older, it becomes that much more important to invest in a new mattress with the right back support to prevent back aches and pain upon waking – which is exactly where orthopaedic mattresses come in!

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Great quality mattress, at a fantastic price. It was delivered the next working day as promised, by 2 of the most polite delivery men, who arrived within the 2 hour slot provided.As for the mattress, we are now sleeping so much better.

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The product was excellent and good value for money the delivery was quick and the delivery drivers were very helpful and friendly they rang ahead to tell me they were on their way

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We ordered the mattress and it was delivered the very next day. Polite and careful delivery personnel. Delighted with the mattress and the whole experience.

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What is an orthopaedic mattress?

As the name implies, an orthopaedic mattress is specifically designed to provide optimal support to key areas of the body while you sleep, promoting better posture and spinal alignment.

To do this, high-quality orthopaedic mattresses make use of a revolutionary technology which spreads body weight around evenly, rather than allowing you to sink in one place, as you would with a softer mattress. This takes the strain away from joints and other pain points, alleviating spinal pressure and reducing feelings of soreness and tenderness upon waking.

Why choose an orthopaedic mattress?

Given their naturally supportive nature, there are many excellent reasons as to why you might choose to buy an orthopaedic mattress, including some or all of the following:

  • Maximum support – whether you choose a pocketed spring mattress, memory foam mattress, or hybrid design, a firm orthopaedic mattress delivers outstanding support for your body without losing its shape.

  • Better weight distribution – being that much more robust than other mattress types, firm orthopaedic mattresses spread out your weight across a larger area, minimising the pressure on certain pain points. This also makes them a good mattress choice for heavier or larger people, as their more even weight distribution ensures that pressure spots are eliminated.

  • Encouraging a healthy posture – the older we get; the more important good sleeping posture becomes. And thanks to their unrivalled levels of support, an orthopaedic mattress is the perfect way to help you naturally settle into a more comfortable and healthier sleeping position.

  • Neutral spine alignment – lastly, an orthopaedic mattress for back pain is fantastic for keeping your spine aligned correctly from your neck down to your lower back. This minimises the stress on the body during sleep and helps you get better rest in general.

How firm are orthopaedic mattresses for back pain?

By their supportive nature, orthopaedic mattresses are generally rated as firm or extra firm – though medium-firm models do exist – but this limited range of mattress firmness is necessary because of the support levels they aim to provide.

Additional firmness is essential for allowing your body weight to be more evenly distributed across the mattress, relieving painful pressure points while maintaining a natural spinal alignment, hence why you’ll likely struggle to find an orthopaedic mattress for back pain in a gentler firmness level.

What types of orthopaedic mattresses are available?

Like any mattress, orthopaedic mattresses and beds can be purchased in an array of fillings to provide sleep support to users with an assortment of needs and ailments. Some of our orthopaedic mattress models even offer differing top-layer materials and contents to complement the firm orthopaedic base and take the edge off its hardness.

For the most part, you can find orthopaedic mattresses with all the following fillings:

What is the price of an orthopaedic mattress?

Due to their heightened levels of support, you’ll likely find that you’ll have to pay a little extra when buying a good quality orthopaedic mattress, purely because of the way they’re constructed.

For example, orthopaedic memory foam mattresses use denser, thicker layers of foam to provide better support, some of which may also include reflex foam to help your mattress retain its shape.

On the other hand, orthopaedic pocket-sprung mattresses will typically include far more springs than standard pocket-sprung models, again for better weight spread and support as you sleep.

Find your new orthopaedic mattresses

At MattressNextDay, we offer a huge range of the best orthopaedic mattresses available, as well as free and next-day delivery options for those who need it. From single mattresses to super king orthopaedic mattresses, our back support beds are available from many leading mattress brands, including Silentnight.

Better yet, we offer a nationwide next-day mattress delivery service, meaning you can benefit from the support of your new mattress in as little as 24 hours after placing your order!

Size Imperial Metric
Cot Mattress 3'9" x 1'9" 120cm x 60cm
Cot Bed Mattress 4'6" x 2'3" 140cm x 70cm
Adjustable Small Single 2'6" x 6'6" 75cm x 200cm
Adjustable Single 3' x 6'6" 90cm x 200cm
Adjustable Small Double 4' x 6'6" 120cm x 200cm
Adjustable Double 4'6" x 6'6" 135cm x 200cm
Small Single 2'6" x 6'3" 75cm x 190cm
Single 3' x 6'3" 90cm x 190cm
Small Double 4' x 6'3" 120cm x 190cm
Double 4'6" x 6'3" 135cm x 190cm
King Size 5' x 6'6" 150cm x 200cm
Super King 6' x 6'6" 180cm x 200cm
European Small Single 2'8" x 6'6" 80cm x 200cm
European Single 3' x 6'6" 90cm x 200cm
European Double 4'7" x 6'6" 140cm x 200cm
European King Size 5'3" x 6'6" 160cm x 200cm

All mattress sizes given are approximate and stated sizes refer to the sleeping surface only. Mattresses sizes may vary slightly from their stated dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances, please allow +/- 20mm.

Support Best for
 Icon for Memory Foam Memory Foam Body moulding and pressure relieving
 Icon for Natural Fibres Natural Fibres Unrivalled comfort, naturally temperature-regulating
 Icon for Latex Latex Breathable, supportive and eco friendly
 Icon for Cool Gel Memory Foam Cool Gel Memory Foam Active cooling properties, ideal for hot sleepers
 Icon for Soft White Fibres Soft White Fibres Hypoallergenic polyester, soft and durable

Support Best for
 Icon for Pocket Springs Pocket Springs Individual springs for tailored support
 Icon for Foam Foam Conforms to your body's shape, silent (no springs)
 Icon for Open Coil Springs Open Coil Springs Traditional, interlinked springs
 Icon for Pocket Springs Latex Bouncy yet supportive, great for hot sleepers

Firmness Best for
An image representing the Mattress Firmness type of Softer Softer Good for side sleepers, a softer level of support
An image representing the Mattress Firmness type of Medium Medium Good all-rounder for front, side or back sleepers
An image representing the Mattress Firmness type of Medium Firm Medium - Firm Good for people who change sleeping position
An image representing the Mattress Firmness type of FirmFirm Good for people who sleep on their front or back
An image representing the Mattress Firmness type of Extra Firm Extra Firm The firmest level of support, also known as orthopaedic