Sleeping
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October 05, 2022
Tried & Tested Ways to Sleep with Neck Pain
Sleeping with neck pain is no easy task. When you’re lying down with nothing to distract your mind, sleep can seem very hard to come by. But what, if anything, can you do about it? We’re covering tried and tested ways to sleep with neck pain in this article.
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September 15, 2022
Back Pain Keeping You Up at Night? Your Mattress Could Be the Answer
Night back pain keeping you awake? You’re not alone. Back pain is a common condition. In the UK it affects 7 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. If you’re trying to get 8 hours or more of shut-eye each night, this can seem like an impossible feat if your back is giving you grief.
If back pain is worse at night, your mattress could be exacerbating the issue. Upgrading your mattress could be the answer. An old mattress that is too firm or soft isn’t a good ally for your back. If your muscles aren’t supported in the right way, they will become tense and work overtime, which can result in back and neck ache.
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July 28, 2022
Memory Foam Bed Wedge Recommended By Daily Mail
The Putnams Memory Foam Bed Wedge was recently recommended for relieving symptoms of varicose veins by the Daily Mail. In an expert’s guide to treating the condition, a range of products were recommended, including an affordable memory foam bed wedge that we sell at Back Care Online.Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can cause discomfort. They are caused when the valves in the legs stop working properly. With the Daily Mail reporting that 3 in 10 adults have the condition
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May 24, 2022
Can A Mattress Topper Make A Bed Softer Or Firmer?
If you’re looking to make your bed softer or firmer, you may be wondering the best way to achieve this. Perhaps you’ve considered replacing your existing mattress altogether, but don’t want to fork out. Decent new mattresses can be expensive after all. With that option out the window, what can you do?
In this guide, we’re looking at how a mattress topper works and whether or not it can make your bed softer or firmer. This should help you decide whether it’s the right product, or whether you should consider alternative solutions for a comfier night’s sleep. -
January 20, 2022
What Is The Best Leg Rest To Elevate Legs in Bed?
Whether you’ve just had surgery or you suffer from varicose veins, memory foam leg rests can be the perfect positioning aid to ease some of your pain or discomfort. In this guide, we’re looking at some of the best leg rests to elevate legs in bed.
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December 28, 2021
What Type Of Pillow Is Best For Snoring?
Snoring might not impact your ability to sleep but if you share a room with someone else or you have particularly thin walls in your house, your loved ones and neighbouring occupants won’t thank you for keeping them awake. In fact, there are an estimated 20 million people in the UK who don’t get a good night’s sleep due to their partner’s snoring! If snoring is an issue for you (or your partner), there are anti-snore pillows available to help you put this issue to bed.
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November 18, 2021
How Bamboo Bedding Keeps You Warm In Winter'
It’s the season of colder and longer nights, and for many, it’s a time when you want to stay cosy especially on a grey and rainy day. Regulating your temperature during the night can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and a not-so-great sleep. But how do you keep warm without breaking out into night sweats? We have the perfect solution here at Back Care Online - 100% bamboo bedding. Super soft and cosy, we’re listing the top three ways bamboo bedding keeps you warm in winter.
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March 26, 2021
What Is A Sleep Apnoea Pillow And How Does It Work?
If you suffer from sleep apnoea, you may be wondering if there are any products out there that can help to relieve your symptoms. In this blog, we’re going to run-through the tremendous benefits of using a sleep apnoea pillow and how it works.
If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, you may already be using a CPAP mask. To the uninitiated, a CPAP mask is worn over your mouth and nose and is attached to a machine which pumps air into the throat while you sleep. But what part does the pillow play in relieving sleep apnoea symptoms?
A sleep apnoea pillow is specially designed with cut-outs on either side to relieve discomfort and pressure on the face when wearing a CPAP mask. It’s important for sleep apnoea sufferers to sleep on their side as it’s less likely to aggravate the condition than sleeping on their back.
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February 26, 2021
Top 5 Tips For Getting A Better Night’s Sleep
While it’s recommended that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep per night, for some this can feel like a real challenge. However, there are some simple but effective changes you can make to your lifestyle that could help you achieve a better night’s sleep.
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December 16, 2019
Product Spotlight: Sealy Pocket Springback Pillow
Do you struggle to sleep at night due to back, shoulder or neck pains? Then you may want to consider our Sealy Pocket Springback Pillow. This is a remarkable pillow that offers a superb level of support for your back and body. The pillow will help you main the correct positioning of your spine as you sleep soundly in your bed.
The pillow is pocket sprung. This offers a flexible yet firm pillow for your head. It will then instantly spring back into shape after use. Inside the pillow the pocket springs are nestled safely in layers of memory foam. These layers will aid air circulation for you and your pillow, resulting in a comfortable night’s sleep, night after night.