When it comes to mattresses, feeling is believing. At Back in Action, we've narrowed the field to the best possible options for back pain: mattresses that keep you perfectly aligned and ensure you aren't disturbed when your partner gets up in the night.
Most importantly, we prioritise all-night support over "showroom comfort." We've all been there, lying down on a luxurious-looking hotel bed only to wake up with a tweak in our back. That's why we want you to take all the time you need. Bring a podcast, bring your favorite pillow from home, and truly settle in. We're here to help you figure out what really works for your body, not just for the first five minutes, but for the whole night.
Come and visit one of our stores where our experts can walk you through what to look out for.
We've tried a huge range of mattresses, from the cheapest to the most expensive, from pocket springs and foam to gel - and even gel springs; few have passed our high standards and made it into our stores. We have whittled them down to just a few of the very best (and personal favourites) and reviewed them all below.
The key to a good mattress is support; to offer pressure relief as well as spinal alignment. Some of our mattresses have been specifically designed for people with back pain, with these you can get 0% VAT with a qualifying medical condition, speak to us for more details.
Are you a sleep fidget? We've got you covered, you get support as well as the freedom to roll over and not disturb your partner.
The best way to test a mattress is of course to lie on it! You can get the best experience in one of four showrooms - we offer expert advice and guidance. (and we don't mind snoring!)
After 35 years working with back pain sufferers we know what is needed.
The BackInAction tm mattress embodies all our expertise and it's helped thousands of (former) back pain sufferers.
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Quite possibly the best bed for your back!
The Dorsoo bed is a dynamic bed. It moves actively with you while you sleep. Lying on your back, side or stomach? Your Dorsoo bed follows your body, regardless of the shape of your body or your sleeping position.
Call for caring and informative advice on: 02079359120
Or visit one our stores in London, Bristol, or Cookham
Dorsoo Bed and Mattress
If you would like individual advice you can request it on-line, or call us during normal store hours.
The following is general advice based on our experience since 1987. We've provided over 15,000 mattresses to those with serious back issues.
Does this fit your situation?
Chances are that your back is very sensitive to how it is used, and to its alignment. When you first lie down on a mattress your muscles will probably tense to keep your spine in alignment, and to stop you falling forwards or backwards. Your body can hold a great deal of tension without you knowing it and chances are you won't be able to sense these tensions in a bed showroom.
In your home at night, as you sleep, any tensions that you hold can cause pain in the muscles, yet if or when your muscles relax your spine can distort and often you will fall forwards on to your chest or back on to your back. This distortion of the spine is usually the reason why back pain creeps up after a period of lying down. In the morning you may also feel very stiff and old. Getting the optimum choice of mattress can greatly help.
What most people like yourself benefit from is a three phase approach:
Ideally visit one of our stores with lots of mattresses. At all Back in Action stores, one of our staff will check your alignment. This is, in our view, very valuable. We'll also help evaluate whether other factors will have to be addressed. You can try a spinal mobiliser in store.
If you can't visit us then we'd suggest you choose just one of our mattresses... our Back in Action Mattress. This mattress has been developed solely with significant back issues in mind and we'll let you use it on a 60-day trial at home.
Are you in pain? Get in touch to find out which the best chair for your particular back problem.
35 years of helping beat back pain: we are here for help. Ask us anything about your back pain, practitioner recommendations (we know the best in the industry!) Or advice on which products can help you. We are used to working with any budget.
