Office workers 'need quality mattresses to avoid back pain'

Having a quality mattress that is comfortable to sleep on is essential for people who spend long periods of time commuting or working at a desk each day, it has been revealed.

The British Osteopathic Association (BOA) claims that back and joint pain are some of the most common reasons for people taking time off work sick.

And, according to a report published by the Department of Health, one of the causes of this is poor posture as a result of having the wrong type of mattress.

Kelston Chorley, osteopath and head of professional development at the BOA believes it is a "massive, massive problem" for staff and said he is "surprised that more employers don't understand the significance the impact of it has on their work".

Professionals who find they do suffer from back pain may want to invest in a Tempur mattress as they are recommended by many doctors and physiotherapists to ease sore joints, the company's website claims.

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