What is an orthopedic bed?

There are generally two common types of orthopedic beds. Conventional sets of orthopedic beds are produced and designed to avoid pressure on any special part of the body. The purpose is to offer smooth, even support. The second type of orthopedic bed is called a shaped orthopedic bed and are usually made of latex foam, which will form into the shape of the body. Both types are generally considered better than conventional type mattresses and that perceived superiority is usually reflected in the price. Most conventional beds forcing the spine to adapt to the mattress; Orthopedic beds, however, do the opposite - correspond to the spine of the sleepers. This removes most of the tension that sometimes occurs during sleep. People do not control the body twist, while they sleep and often end up spending hours on positions that are unnatural for the spine. In addition, orthopedic beds are particularly preferred by people who share their bed with another because they usually reduce night throwing and rotation.

It seems that in addition to the support of the spine, orthopedic beds offer better night sleep. Many users report fewer occurrences of awakening at night and claim to feel more rest when they get up in the morning. Some doctors recommend orthopedic beds for patients who have sleep problems or suffer from back pain. Arthritis may also benefit from the orthopedic bed because they tend to put less pressure on the joints.

Orthopedic beds of the contour type are usually made of material called memory foam. The memory foam was invented at the end of the sixties by an American engineer named Charles Yost. Originally developed the material while it was on the basis of a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The memory foam was originally intended for use for the seat cushions inside the spacecraft. Latex foam foam is now used in a wide range of ways, but especially in the production of orthopedic beds.

Orthopedic beds were once rare and usually had to be specially ordered from medical supplier centers. The price of these beds was considered hostile, so many people who really needed them could not afford costs. Now orthopedic beds are commonly sold in most retailers with furniture around the world and are generally more accessible. They are available in the same standard sizes as conventional bedding, including king, queen, double and twin.