Orthopedic mattresses come in various types and sizes. We are just listing down the major ones here.

MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS

As the name suggests, the material contours itself to the shape of the body resting upon it. When pressure is relieved, it returns to its original shape. This product came out of years of research from NASA. Since these mattresses help maintain the natural double S shape of the spine, these are said to provide an excellent support to the lower back.

Coil Mattresses

As the name suggests these mattresses use open coil springs to provide comfort. Though these are still the most popular mattresses in terms of numbers sold, these are no match to memory foam mattresses. pen coil spring mattresses typically have springs that are about 6 coils high and a regular double bed has over 300 of them in its construction. Helical wires connect the tops and bottoms of all coils to create a single unit that is held in a frame. The internal void of the mattress is then filled and covered (with mattress ticking). There are also variations on this system like the pocket sprung mattress.

Latex Foam Mattresses

These are the mattresses formed of the natural latex rubber taken from the sap of rubber trees and is vey similar in nature too memory foam mattresses. The only difference, the latex foam mattresses react to not only the body weight on it but also the heat emanating from the body, it is rubber after all. The memory foam mattresses on the other hand do not react much to the body heat. Overall, the latex foam mattresses are spongier and bouncier. Also, the latex foam mattresses are a bit cooler than the memory foam mattresses.

Magnetic Mattresses

These as the name suggests use magnets for body relief. The magnetic fied genarated by the magnets in the mattress is claimed to get a good noght sleep but also help in relieving several ailments and body pains. Though this needs to be researched further but these type of mattresses are also there and have there own supporters and detractors.

Air Beds

The Air beds are the air inflated beds which are commonly used for guests. There are specialised air beds available which have the ability to contain and increase air pressure at certain body parts and therefore can be adjusted to your body needs.

Water Beds

Though not very popular, you can have these for fun at your place.