| For the same reasons mentioned
in the backache page, waterbeds can provide substantial
relief for bed sores and arthritis sufferers. Pressure sores
are caused by an uneven amount of pressure being applied
to certain areas on the body, aggravated by a flat uncompromising
mattress surface and perhaps an unability to shift during
sleep, due to injury or old age. By spreading pressure evenly
over all areas of the body, a waterbed vastly reduces the
risk of bed sores, and along with the theraputic heat it
can speed recovery from existing bed sores significantly.
Likewise, arthritis sufferers will benefit from the soothing
heat, or simply from avoiding that chill a bed can sometimes
hold in the evening. Damaged and tired joints will be
gently supported by the floatation of a waterbed, meaning
they will be able to benefit from the healing properties
of sleep, rather than suffering from the prolonged period
of lying down.
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