Orthopedic topper: what is the medical device for mattresses
What an orthopedic topper is, is suggested to us by the name of the device itself: top, in English, in fact means on top, so we could translate this term as over-mattress. Orthopedic toppers, also known as mattress toppers, in fact, in appearance are simple mattresses, which are to be placed on top of the bed mattress in order to improve its surface and allow you to sleep better.
But while it is true that the ultimate purpose of the orthopedic topper is to relieve back pain, it is also true that this device offers other undeniable benefits. First, it protects your mattress, allowing it to maintain its firmness over time. In addition, with an orthopedic topper, those who sleep with their partners in a double bed will no longer be forced to adjust to each other's needs: each will be able to have their own mattress, of their preferred firmness, keeping them together with an orthopedic topper, which, in addition to taking care of the sleep of both of you, will prevent you from perceiving the edges of the two mattresses in the middle of the bed.
When to resort to orthopedic topper?
The answer to this question is simple: as soon as possible. This is because there is a widespread notion that the orthopedic topper is a device created to improve posture and back pain. And it is true! But what if we told you that prevention is better than cure?
As mentioned, you must be aware that you spend 1/3 of your life sleeping, so you cannot neglect this fact by entrusting your back to an uncomfortable mattress, which can cause irreparable damage to the spine. You must always think, in fact, that the main cause of back pain is compression of the vertebrae.
Sleeping with your spine well aligned, your muscles well stretched, and ultimately with correct posture, is the only way you can keep your vertebrae well spaced and prevent their compression from inflaming your muscles and initiating pathologies far more disabling than just morning soreness.
How the orthopedic topper works
Soft, lightweight and easy to wash, the orthopedic topper simply needs to be placed on top of your old mattress. It doesn't matter if it is single or double: its benefits will be the same.
First of all, as we have seen, it improves the posture of the spine, allowing you to sleep in the best position for your back. In addition, it is the winning solution for alleviating the consequences of existing conditions, such as discopathy, arthritis, or injuries to your back muscles resulting from stress, diabetes, or trauma.
In fact, all these cases have in common abnormal compression of vertebrae and intervertebral discs, which in the long run causes muscle pain, difficulty in movement, and weakening of the limbs.
The orthopedic topper, therefore, besides proving to be a formidable preventive device, actively intervenes in relieving pain by working directly on the posture held during the night.
Which orthopedic topper to choose
Choosing an orthopedic topper also means having to find the perfect combination of mattress and topper, the materials of which must fit each other optimally. In addition, one must take into account the different characteristics of different orthopedic toppers, because to each material, correspond different peculiarities.
- Orthopedic foam toppers - suitable for those who wish to sleep on a compact surface, these devices provide high breathability and boast interesting moisture-fighting properties.
- Orthopedic memory foam toppers - especially soft, these toppers provide a pleasant warm feeling, ideal for those who suffer from cold and for anyone who complains of chronic back and joint pain.
- Orthopedic gel toppers - neither hard nor soft, these toppers adapt excellently to the various body positions assumed during the night and impart a pleasant cooling effect.
And then, there are Pharmaflex orthopedic toppers, which, thanks to differentiated support zones and variable-density layers, adapt to your body's movements, ensure maximum comfort and take care of your spine.
Pharmaflex orthopedic topper: the evolution you don't expect
The Pharmaflex orthopedic topper is a Class 1 certified medical device that helps reduce back and neck pain and discomfort with spinal decompression technology and a breathable open-cell material, making it comfortable even in the warmer months.
The special feature of this mattress topper is that it has 7 different zones of support for the in vertebral column, providing the right support for the head, neck, shoulders, spine, pelvis, legs and feet. In addition, its two layers perform two essential functions: they allow spacing of the vertebrae and promote muscle decontraction, relaxing all the muscles of the body.
Standing 8 cm tall and covered with an antibacterial, antiallergenic and antiviral carbon fiber cover, Pharmaflex orthopedic toppers offer a two-year warranty and are designed to last a long time. Because of their longevity, the cost of the orthopedic topper is therefore excellently amortized and, as a certified medical device, you will also have the opportunity to deduct it from your taxes.
Entrust the well-being of your back to us. Choose a Pharmaflex orthopedic topper: available in a variety of sizes, you're sure to find the one that's right for you and can help you combat back pain and postural pain.
