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I am an 80 years young lady, and in need of a new 3 ft divan bed. I have looked at your range but can’t find one that fills all my requirements, so I would like your advice, please. I have lower back and neck problems, so I believe that a 7 on the firmness scale would suit me best. I would also like a no turn mattress, and because I use an electric under blanket I think latex would be my best option - I’m not fussy on tufts If you can recommend one for me I would be most grateful, a stockist would also be helpful. 
Deno
Don't just buy a bed because it says it's good for your back. A bed that's supportive and comfortable is key. But it is important to remember that people's requirement for support will differ depending on their weight and build. For a long time, it was believed that a hard bed was good for a bad back.  Recent research confirms this is not necessarily the case and could in fact cause more damage. There's no single right bed to ease a back problem and each different back problem also may require a different solution. The best approach is to research the options carefully, take time to try them out and choose what you personally find supportive and comfortable, regardless of labels or even price tags. Pay attention also to choosing the correct pillow, which must support the neck in alignment with the rest of the spine. Too many pillows thrust the head forward or sideways (depending on your sleeping position); too few allow the head to tip backwards: both create a crick in the neck. You can use an electric blanket on all our mattresses so you do not have to limit your choice to mattresses with a latex comfort layer.  Most beds are available in firm, medium and soft ratings but these labels can vary from brand to brand.  Comfort is very subjective.  There are no universal standards of firmness in common usage in the UK.    Because of this we don't give our beds a firmness rating like some manufacturers. Your main aim is to achieve good "posture" in bed.  Too soft and your body will slouch - often leading to back pain - and too firm and you will cause discomfort at pressure points such as your hips and shoulder.  Ideally the mattress should mould to the shape of your body while remaining supportive.  When you lie on your side your spine should be horizontal and you should be able to turn easily. Tufted mattresses do tend to be firmer than microquilted mattresses so you should bear this in mind when deciding how firm you want your mattress to feel.
You say that you would like a no-turn mattress, whilst we say that our mattress are easy care, they do still require rotating from top to tail, so look for a mattress with handles if you feel this will help.
We believe your nearest stockist is:
Leekes, Llantrisant Department Store
Cowbridge Road
Pontyclun
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF72 8XU
Tel: 0845 050 8240

Comments:

    Hi, Thank you for your reply to my question on the Rest Assured web site. But you didn’t really answer my question. You see, I don’t think one can tell if a mattress is suitable, by laying on it in a store. Admittedly you can get some idea if the mattress is firm or soft, but one needs to sleep on it to be quite sure. To do that a purchase is necessary. If your judgement is wrong, it’s too late. You’re stuck with it. I speak from experience. You say that you don’t give your beds a firmness rating, but there is a firmness scale for Rest Assured Mattresses on the “My Next Mattress web site”. I have done my research, and I like the quality, look, and feel of the Rest Assured Divan Beds. And have therefore decided the most suitable for me would be. A latex no turn mattress, with 1000, or 1400, pocket springs, medium / hard - rather than medium soft. (A grade 7 on the “My Next Mattress web site“ ) Please tell me if you make this type of mattress … If so what is it called and who would stock it? Many thanks, Deno

    Deno

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