New Mattresses

27th May 2014

Do you find you wake up feeling a lot stiffer and older than you should do?
If so, one of the commonest reasons for this can be poor sleep, often from a mattress that is too old or may be the wrong stiffness for you.
Investing in a new mattress every 5-7 years ensures it has adequate spring and support for your spine while you sleep.
It also means you can adapt your mattress to your spine as you grow older and your body changes.
You should always spend at least 5 minutes lying on any potential new mattress to ensure it feels just right for you, every spine is unique and every mattress has different properties.
If you are unsure what sort of mattress would suit your back, come and talk to us at the Courtyard Osteopaths and we will have a look at your back and the way you move and help you decide. We will also make sure you are in the best possible health to enjoy your new mattress and get the perfect nights sleep!

Tom

5 March 2013

About Jeni Briggs

Jeni Briggs is the founder of The Courtyard Osteopaths, a practice she established in Bristol in 1994. With over three decades of clinical experience, Jeni brings authoritative insight and expertise to every article she writes.

As a registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy, Jeni's credentials reflect her commitment to the highest standards of practice. Her extensive postgraduate training in cranial osteopathy, combined with her eight years working alongside a highly experienced cranial osteopath in Bath, has given her exceptional depth of knowledge.

Jeni specialises in several areas including paediatric care, pregnancy support, and osteodontics - working collaboratively with Bristol's leading orthodontists. This diverse expertise allows her to address complex health topics with clarity and precision.

Throughout her career, Jeni has treated thousands of patients with varied conditions, from newborns to older adults, giving her a wealth of practical experience that informs her writing. Her ongoing professional development ensures her insights remain current and evidence-based, making her blog posts a reliable source of information for readers seeking to understand and improve their health.

  • Founder & Principal Osteopath
  • The Courtyard Osteopaths
  • Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy
  • Registered with the General Osteopathic Council

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