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May 12, 2023

Sealy Posturepedic Mattress for Pressure Relief

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The Sealy Posturepedic mattress line provides the perfect combination of high-density, motion-reducing coils and breathable memory foam with a reinforced mattress edge and a breathable, antibacterial cover.

Each Sealy Posturepedic mattress is designed with targeted, zoned support to reinforce your pressure points and ensure your spine stays aligned. This feature alone makes any Sealy Posturepedic mattress a great choice.

What Are Pressure Points?

Man with holding his shoulder Pressure points, in mattress terminology, are common areas of the body that we tend to put the most weight on as we lay down to sleep. If added pressure restricts proper blood flow in these areas, you will wake up in pain. The most common pressure points affected by your mattress are your hips, shoulders, knees and back, but your arms, legs, chest, pelvis and other areas can also be affected.

Choosing a pressure-relieving mattress can benefit every type of sleeper, but the right balance of pressure relief and support varies depending on your body type and your preferred sleeping position.

Choosing the best pressure-relieving mattress for you is especially important if you:

  • suffer from chronic pain due to health issues
  • have an overly strenuous job
  • are often on your feet
  • play sports or exercise regularly
  • lead an active lifestyle overall

A mattress that relieves pressure on your body in all the right areas is the best mattress choice to help you achieve high-quality sleep each night.

How Does Pressure-Point Relief Affect Your Sleep?

A mattress that evenly distributes your weight is the best mattress for pressure relief since it will prevent excessive contact in any pressure point area. Choosing the right comfort level or firmness for you also plays a huge role in pressure relief, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Although pressure relief is strongly tied to mattress firmness and most sleepers find mattresses with some contouring ideal, the position you sleep in is still key to which comfort level you should choose. There is no one mattress that is perfect for everyone.

Your personal preferences, weight and sleeping position all need to be considered when choosing the best pressure-relief mattress for you.

No matter what position you sleep in, your mattress’s comfort layer should contour to the curves of your body to reduce the pressure around common contact areas, while the support layer needs to keep your spine aligned.

If you sleep on your side, you may prefer a plusher style mattress that cradles your shoulders and hips but one that is still supportive enough to keep your spine aligned. A sleeper who is of lighter body weight may prefer an even plusher model since their body will have little contact with the mattress surface.

Back sleepers put more pressure on their lower back and hips, so will need a firmer style mattress to keep the spine in its natural alignment and stop hips from sinking too far into the bed. If you are a lighter body weight back sleeper, you may prefer a medium comfort level hybrid style mattress.

If you prefer stomach sleeping, your shoulders and chest may feel extra pressure. A medium comfort level should provide adequate support without throwing your spine out of alignment.

Pressure-Relieving Mattresses

Mattresses are made of two sections: the comfort layer and the support core. The comfort layer is closest to the sleeper and normally made of multiple layers of foam. It is designed to cushion the body. The support core typically contains firmer foam or coil units designed to provide a stable base and promote spinal alignment.

Pressure-relieving mattresses should offer the right combination of comfort and support as both layers are essential for alleviating pressure points during sleep. Pressure relief is determined primarily by the materials, construction, and how the components work together. You should sink into the comfort layer of your mattress where needed and still be adequately supported from the support core underneath. Luxury mattresses are often designed with “zoning” or targeted support that reinforces areas of the body that typically need more support.

The development of high-density memory foam had a huge impact on pain relief and pressure relief in mattresses. Memory foam mattresses, hybrid mattresses and natural latex mattresses are the most popular pressure-relief mattresses.

All-foam, memory foam mattresses and hybrid mattresses with thick comfort systems tend to offer the best combination of cushioning and support for side sleepers. Stomach sleepers, back sleepers and sleepers who are heavier weight may be more comfortable on a latex mattress or a luxury hybrid mattress with zoned support.

A mattress that does not provide an adequate balance of comfort and support for your body and sleeping position will aggravate your pressure points and cause you to wake up in pain.

Your pillow can be just as important as your mattress when it comes to pressure-point relief since it helps support your neck and helps keep your spine properly aligned.

Sealy Posturepedic Mattress Company

In 1881, cotton gin builder Daniel Haynes started making cotton-filled mattresses in Sealy, Texas. By 1889, he invented a machine that compressed cotton. He later started licensing it to others, hence the expression “a mattress from Sealy” – a Sealy mattress line trademark. After the Great Depression, Sealy Inc. was created.

In 1950, Sealy introduced the Sealy Posturepedic mattress line. It was developed by leading orthopedic surgeons to provide additional back support in the center third of the mattress.

Sealy is now one of America’s most well-known mattress companies, with over 140 years of experience discovering new mattress innovations and designs.

Sealy Posturepedic Mattress

The Sealy Posturepedic Plus mattress line was created to help you get your best sleep possible. Sealy Posturepedic’s Comfort Sense gel memory foam adapts to your body, dispersing your weight evenly across the mattress and relieving pressure points.

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Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses Available at Mattress Express

All Sealy Posturepedic hybrid mattresses contain encased coils that provide increased airflow, support, and durability along the edges of your mattress.

Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid Mattresses

The Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid High Point offers targeted support from high-density pocketed coils and the highest-quality cooling, pressure-relieving memory foam.

It features the Sealy Response Pro HD Zoned Coil system that has the highest coil count in the Sealy line. It provides the ability to follow every curve of your body, additional support in the lower lumbar region of your back, and top-of-the-line motion isolation. Its DuraFlex Pro Edge is a ventilated, reinforced coil mattress edge that allows for excellent airflow and increases the durability of this luxury mattress.

Its multitude of comfort layers includes ComfortSense Premium Memory Foam with Chill, ComfortSense Premium Memory Foam, and SealySupport Gel Foam

The Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid Brenham evenly disperses your body weight across the mattress using a high coil count and pocketed-coil support core. The DuraFlex Edge – a ventilated, reinforced edge – provides breathability and durability. The Certi-PUR US-certified memory foam relieves pressure, and the antibacterial soft-knit cover keeps the mattress protected. It will keep your body cool, thanks to its SealyChill application.

The Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid Albany Medium offers the perfect combination of comfort and support. The pocketed-coil core provides quality spinal support and motion isolation, while the DuraFlex Edge is a reinforced edge that offers breathability and durability. The comfort core of this mattress consists of a multitude of layers, including Certi-PUR US-certified ComfortSense Premium Memory Foam and Certi-PUR US-certified SealyCool Gel Foam Medium, which helps regulate your body temperature and offers pressure point relief. The mattress is covered with a soft knit, antibacterial fabric that is cool to the touch due to its SealyChill application.

The Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid High Point and the Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid Brenham are available in soft or firm. The Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid Albany is available in a medium comfort level.

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The Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Mattresses

The Sealy Posturepedic Lacey Hybrid pairs fabric-encased coils with premium memory foam and SealyCool Gel Foam to provide support, pressure-relieving comfort, a cooling environment and reduced motion transfer for a good night’s sleep. The DuraFlex Edge coil system surrounds the edge of this mattress for added durability, more sleeping area, a solid seating surface, and excellent flexibility, especially when paired with an adjustable base. The Sealy Chill soft-knit cover features cooling fibers and antibacterial SurfaceGuard technology to help keep your mattress protected and your body at its ideal temperature.

The Sealy Posturepedic Paterson Hybrid Medium pairs fabric-encased coils with premium memory foam and SealyCool Gel Foam to provide support, pressure-relieving comfort, a cooling environment and reduced motion transfer for a good night’s sleep. The DuraFlex Edge coil system surrounds the edge of this mattress for added durability, more sleeping area, a solid seating surface, and excellent flexibility when paired with an adjustable base. The Sealy Chill softknit cover features cooling fibers and antibacterial SurfaceGuard technology to help keep your mattress protected and your body at its ideal temperature.

The Sealy Posturepedic Lacey Hybrid is available in soft or firm, while the Sealy Posturepedic Paterson Hybrid is available in a medium comfort level.

The Sealy Posturepedic Satisfied is a traditional innerspring mattress that responds to your every movement and offers an exceptional level of support, thanks to its exclusive Posturepedic Technology. This includes additional lower-back support, encased coils, reduced motion transfer, edge-to-edge usability and allergen protect materials.

The Sealy Posturepedic Satisfied available in a tight-top plush, tight-top ultra firm, a euro-pillow top plush or a euro-top cushion firm comfort level.

Stop into our Mattress Express location of your choice and have a sleep specialist help you choose which Sealy Posturepedic mattress is the best one for you.

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