Buying a new or replacement orthopedic mattress is an important measure when it comes to the health of your back and indeed your body as a whole. Using a good orthopedic mattress is one of the most important measures that you can take to ensure a good night's sleep and avoid back pain and muscular discomfort. It is critical to your body's long term health. Even so, millions of people suffer from back and muscular problems needlessly and simply because they have not purchased, or considered purchasing, an orthopedic mattress or bed. So why should you think about buying an Orthopedic Mattress ? In its optimum alignment, the human spine takes the form of a double "S" shape, a shape that an old or poorly supporting mattress may not be able to support. When this shape is not supported and encouraged by a good mattress, back problems canDr. Back® Orthopedic Mattresses are constructed with spine, skeletal and muscular support as their main objectives and this is why they can help, rest and support our backs.
This contributes to our overall well being. When should you replace an Orthopedic Mattress ? Despite the fact that most older mattresses have a typical life expectancy of no more than 10 years, many people continue to use the same mattress for as long as 20 years. Once a mattress (even a good one) has reached this age it will have started to develop irregular support, failing springs, lumps and other potentially harmful irregularities. structural failings can increase the possibility of preventing restful and restorative sleep and may even start to harm the What can happen if you sleep on a poor mattress ? Poor quality and worn out mattresses may not support the body properly and they can they cause a number of temporary and permanent health difficulties. Many of these problems do not appear immediately as the aches and discomfort that signal oncoming problems may not be noticeable for weeks, or even months, after using the mattress. The kind of ailments that can occur, or be aggravated by, an unsuitable mattress can range from a stiff or aching back, to chronic back pain.
When these difficulties arise, continuing to use the mattress will simply aggravate the condition and escalate the problem. This is why a quality mattress, and ideally an orthopedic one, is good for your back. Remember, Dr. Back® Orthopedic Mattress will benefit any sleeper, whatever their age or state of health and it can also act as preventative measure in protecting against future back and lumbar problems. Dr. Back® Orthopedic Mattresses are now available in a vast array of different constructions and compositions. The recent advances in Dr. Back® Orthopedic Mattresses have resulted in materials like Naturual Rubberized Coir, Memory Foam, Natural Latex and Springs, all being used (and sometimes mixed together) for different mattress variants. The cost of an Orthopedic Mattress ? Based on a typical human lifespan, most people will spend around 24 years of their life in a bed – and that is if they are healthy. In other words, we spend more time in our bed than we do driving our car, yet few see the two purchases as being of equivalent importance.
When you add to this the value of a good night's sleep, the long term health advantages of adequately supporting the back and body, and the refreshed feeling that a "proper" night's sleep provides, it becomes very obvious that we do not value our mattresses enough. Indeed, very few people invest an amount of money in a mattress that is proportional to its impact on their health. Furthermore, even fewer people buy an Orthopedic Mattres in the first half of their lifetime, the period during which their back's future health is very much determined. When looked at in this way, the cost of an orthopedic mattress, which may last for 10 years, is actually very low. Finally, Dr. Back® Orthopedic Mattress is one of the most "High-Tec" products available today. The technology and experience that is invested in this range of mattresses was developed by is of no less than 30 years of experience and includes cutting edge materials, design, research and technology. Not sure if, when, or whether your mattress needs replacing.
Take a look at this reasons to replace a mattress page to see if your mattress is showing signs of failure, or if it is in need of replacement.Why MSHAOur ServicesLocationsOur SpecialistsNews Why MSHA Orthopedic Services Our orthopedic programs focus on joint replacement surgery and short-term rehabilitation. We care for these patients in a special area of the hospital designated just for orthopedic services. We believe the patient plays a key role in ensuring a successful recovery. Our goal is to involve the patient in their treatment through each step of the program including participation in group and individual exercises that involve the family and other joint replacement patients. Knee Replacement - minimally invasive Hip Replacement - anterior & posterior approach Shoulder Replacement - traditional & reverse Johnson City Medical Center Orthopedic Services Johnson City Medical Center consistently ranks as the region’s top facility for orthopedic and neuro-surgical services.
Annually, Johnson City Medical Center’s orthopedic and neurosurgery program performs more procedures than the next two regional hospitals combined. Our multi-specialty physicians deliver expert treatment for hip, knee, shoulder, hand, spine, feet and ankle conditions. Our advances in orthopedic and neuro-surgical care can mean less pain and shorter recovery times, while ensuring you receive the highest quality of care possible. We are proud of the awards and recognition our programs have received and continue to strive to provide the best care for our patients. Johnson City Medical Center offers a full array of orthopedic and neuro-surgical services, from preventative diagnostic testing to surgery. Indian Path Medical Center Orthopedic Services Indian Path Medical Center has proudly served Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and southeastern Kentucky over the past 40 years. Our dedicated team of surgeons delivers expert treatment in a variety of orthopedic and spine services.
With “Bringing Loving Care to Health Care” as our core value, our multidisciplinary team will develop a plan of care centered around you and your family’s individual needs. In December of 2012, The Joint Replacement Center at Indian Path was the first hospital in the region to receive accreditation as a “Joint Commission Center of Excellence.” Indian Path Medical Center offers a full array of orthopedic and spine services, from preventative and diagnostic testing to surgery, including the following services: Physical fitness training before surgery with The Wellness Connection pre-joint replacement program at Mountain States Rehabilitation Comprehensive education class before surgery for total hip and knee replacement patients Functional assessment before surgery Ambassador program by former patients Individual and group physical therapy Dedicated team that will develop a plan of care for when you go home Physical assessment 90 days after surgery
On-site Transitional Care Specialist to aid in pharmaceutical and equipment needs Certification as a Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission for Total Knee Certification as a Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission for Total Hip Johnston Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Services Johnston Memorial Hospital offers a full array of orthopedic and spine services, from preventative and diagnostic testing to surgery. 3 Tesla wide-bore MRI Norton Community Hospital Orthopedic Services Norton Community Hospital believes it is important that our patients are able to receive top orthopedic care right here in our community. From initial consult through surgery and rehabilitation, Norton Community’s team is ready to take care of many orthopedic patient needs right here close to home. Norton Community Hospital offers the following orthopedic services: Onsite acute care physical and occupational therapists Onsite post-acute rehabilitation programs including orthopedics, skilled care beds and inpatient rehabilitation facility
Outpatient rehab program with services for degenerative diseases and sports, soft tissue, work, hand and post-surgical injuries Nationally ranked inpatient rehab unit with greater than 90% discharge rate of orthopedic patients to home Newly renovated and expanded 12-bed inpatient rehab unit providing private rooms Sycamore Shoals Hospital Orthopedic Services Sycamore Shoals Hospital offers diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation services for a wide variety of orthopedic needs. Surgical services performed in our newly renovated suites include: Hand surgery (carpel tunnel and trigger finger) Outpatient rehab services for post-surgery, hand, work, and sports injuries in our state-of-the-art outpatient clinic Our mission is to provide excellent medical care for our community. Mountain States Health Alliance offers Joint Replacement Centers at three locations: Indian Path Medical Center, Johnson City Medical Center, and Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. The majority of people with neck and back pain will not require surgery. The team of expert orthopedic physicians — including specialists and sub-specialists — and staff at Mountain States has led the way in bringing the latest orthopedic treatments and technology for adults and children to our region. This talented and experienced team continues to bring world-class orthopedic care straight to patients — right here in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. - Any -Franklin Woods Community HospitalIndian Path Medical CenterJohnson City Medical CenterJohnston Memorial HospitalRussell County Medical CenterSmyth County Community HospitalSycamore Shoals HospitalUnicoi County Memorial Hospital Marc Aiken, MDOrthopaedic Surgery Stephanie Alford, MDOrthopaedic Surgery Harold Allen, MDOrthopaedic Surgery
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