Your comfort&nbsp;shouldn’t&nbsp;have&nbsp;an expiration&nbsp;date.&nbsp;

That’s&nbsp;why, at Oak Tree Mobility, every chair is crafted with durability and longevity in mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Discover how long a recliner lasts and why investing in a high-quality rise and recline chair can provide long-lasting support for years to come.&nbsp;

How long should a recliner chair last?&nbsp;

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. A recliner’s lifespan depends on cost, quality, and usage.&nbsp;

Premium recliner chairs are built to a higher standard, using better quality materials.&nbsp;These will typically last longer than budget, mass-produced alternatives.&nbsp;

Frequent use can wear out the mechanism or upholstery sooner than expected.&nbsp;So, if you plan to use your recliner every day, it makes sense to choose a higher-end model.&nbsp;

Quality can be subjective. However,&nbsp;premium rise and recliners&nbsp;undertake strict quality control processes for maximum durability and lifespan.&nbsp;

Budget-end recliners may last less than five years due to the use of cheap, low-quality materials. Mid-range recliners can last a little longer, five to eight years on average.&nbsp;

For long-lasting comfort,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;best to invest in a top-end recliner. Our premium, made-to-fit recliners, when properly&nbsp;maintained, can last for ten years or more.&nbsp;

How long does a ‘power recliner’ last?&nbsp;

The longevity of ‘power recliners’ – defined as a rise and recliner chair powered by an electronic mechanism – can vary with a few factors, including:&nbsp;

Curious to learn more about our very own power recliners? Explore our collection online or request a free brochure to browse at home.&nbsp;

How long do power recliner motors last?&nbsp;

Power recliner motors can last for years if properly&nbsp;maintained. The exact lifespan of a power recliner motor depends on servicing quality and correct use, e.g. avoiding overloading.&nbsp;

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How long does a recliner chair last with daily use?&nbsp;

The lifespan of a chair&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;used every day can depend on:&nbsp;

What&nbsp;impacts&nbsp;the lifespan of a recliner?&nbsp;

High-quality frame materials, joint construction, and reinforcement provide long-lasting comfort and support.&nbsp;

The choice of materials and factors like foam density can affect lifespan – see our guide on leather vs fabric chairs for more details.&nbsp;

How often you use your chair (e.g. whether&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;used every day or occasionally) is a key factor. More frequent motor use can increase the need for repairs and replacement.&nbsp;

Exceeding the weight limit can cause damage. At Oak Tree Mobility, our standard chairs support up to 18 stone, but capacity can be increased to 25 stone through an upgraded motor and reinforced steelwork.&nbsp;

Make sure your recliner&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;accessible for children or&nbsp;pets, and&nbsp;never try to force the motor.&nbsp;

Book a yearly service to keep your recliner in good working order.&nbsp;

Keep your recliner in a clear, non-restrictive space&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;easy to clean, and place it away from a window to avoid fabric discolouration from sunlight.&nbsp;

Having invested in your&nbsp;new furniture,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;only natural that you will want to keep it looking like new for as long as possible.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;why we offer customers a 5 Year Protect Plus Plan –&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/customer-support/protect-plus" target="_blank">find out more here.</a>&nbsp;

Quality-made recliners are designed with quiet operation, smooth transitions, and reduced strain on components in mind – meaning you&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;have to replace them as&nbsp;frequently.&nbsp;

How to extend the life of your recliner chair&nbsp;

Why our recliners are designed for long-term comfort&nbsp;

Every one of our chairs goes through a rigorous quality assurance process before leaving our workshop in Wales.&nbsp;

Up and down the country, our teams work hard to deliver our quality promise to you.&nbsp;We're&nbsp;proud to support British manufacturing and ensure our products are the&nbsp;very best.&nbsp;

Our&nbsp;recliners are designed for reading, watching TV, sleeping, or even socialising with loved ones.&nbsp;They come with built-in lumbar support&nbsp;to help you&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;good posture over&nbsp;long periods.&nbsp;

Each chair is built to your specific measurements and requirements. This personalised approach ensures increased comfort, support, and independence at home.&nbsp;

We&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;compromise when it comes to quality – each chair is made from the finest materials and produced right here in the UK.&nbsp;

If you experience any technical difficulties, Oak Tree Mobility has a dedicated team of technicians who can visit your home to repair or resolve the problem.&nbsp;

We partner with trusted local suppliers and craftspeople to ensure the highest possible standards.&nbsp;

If&nbsp;you're&nbsp;ready to invest in long-term comfort,&nbsp;<a href="http://oaktreemobility.co.uk/request-a-brochure" target="_blank">request our FREE brochure</a>, packed with our full range and expert advice to help find the right chair to last year after year.&nbsp;

FAQs about how long recliner chairs last&nbsp;

How long does a recliner usually last?&nbsp;

The lifespan of a rise and recliner depends on a range of factors, but a premium model can last for ten years or more.&nbsp;

Do power recliners wear out faster?&nbsp;

Power recliner chairs&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;necessarily wear out faster than manual recliners. High-quality recliners can last longer as less strain is put on the frame due to smoother, controlled movements.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Are leather recliners more durable?&nbsp;

Leather recliners are&nbsp;generally more&nbsp;durable than fabric recliners. However, the lifespan depends on the overall quality.&nbsp;

Recliner motors can be replaced easily. This is usually performed by your recliner technician if under warranty.&nbsp;

How often should a recliner be serviced?&nbsp;

It’s&nbsp;best to have your rise and recliner serviced once a year. Even if there are no issues, a yearly service helps keep it in&nbsp;optimal&nbsp;working condition.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Is it worth repairing an old recliner?&nbsp;

Whether&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;worth repairing an older recliner depends on the nature of the repair. For older chairs that need extensive work, it may be best to upgrade to a higher-quality model.&nbsp;

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How long does a recliner last? Why our chairs are built to endure

Have you ever felt&nbsp;‘tired but wired’ at&nbsp;bedtime - meaning you&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;sleep,&nbsp;your&nbsp;mind’s&nbsp;racing, and&nbsp;your&nbsp;body is filled with restless&nbsp;energy?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Decades&nbsp;ago,&nbsp;this was a pattern for me until I began to&nbsp;heal my&nbsp;relationship with sleep&nbsp;and my nervous system.&nbsp;Over the years,&nbsp;I found many of my clients experiencing the same problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I hope you feel relieved to know&nbsp;you&nbsp;aren’t&nbsp;alone, and that it can be solved more simply than you think.&nbsp;

Read on to learn&nbsp;how to&nbsp;quiet the mind&nbsp;for sleep, so you&nbsp;can&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;the deep nourishing rest&nbsp;you deserve.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why your mind&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;switch off at night&nbsp;

Understanding and&nbsp;managing your nervous system&nbsp;is&nbsp;key&nbsp;to sleeping well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our physiology is highly intelligent and evolved to increase our chances&nbsp;of survival in a world that was once&nbsp;dangerous.&nbsp;The&nbsp;nervous system&nbsp;– and&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability to sleep&nbsp;–&nbsp;is&nbsp;designed along the premise of safe or not safe. Simply,&nbsp;we sleep when we feel safe.&nbsp;

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the name given to the part of your nervous system that regulates many of&nbsp;your important bodily functions&nbsp;and&nbsp;is divided into two:&nbsp;

Throughout the day, depending on the stresses and demands of our lives, we move back and forth between these two legs of our nervous system.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In modern life, we have&nbsp;fewer ways to&nbsp;physically release the energy of stress, as the fight or flight response is asking us to do. Instead,&nbsp;we end up stuck in our minds&nbsp;and take&nbsp;this anxious, hyper-alert state to bed with us. No wonder we end up tired but wired.&nbsp;

Stop trying to force sleep (the ‘rest first’ shift)&nbsp;

Rest is&nbsp;a&nbsp;vital&nbsp;step&nbsp;to sleep. Too often people fixate on trying to sleep when subtly shifting the focus to resting could solve the problem. You can apply this technique if&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;feeling stressed or worried about what lies ahead the next day.&nbsp;A good mindset to cultivate is to say, ‘I’m just going to rest tonight.’&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;the&nbsp;balance between caring enough to make the right choices for your nervous system balance and not obsessing over whether you are sleeping.&nbsp;

Journaling&nbsp;can offer gentle mental offloading&nbsp;and calm thoughts for sleep,&nbsp;helping&nbsp;your mind to switch off.&nbsp;There are two types I recommend – vomit and gratitude:&nbsp;

Try to calm and rest your nervous system&nbsp;throughout the day – this is called ‘micro-resting.’&nbsp;Easier than you&nbsp;might&nbsp;think,&nbsp;there are many ways to build moments of rest naturally into your day, including:&nbsp;

If your&nbsp;mind is racing,&nbsp;I suggest&nbsp;body-based&nbsp;relaxation&nbsp;tools&nbsp;such as&nbsp;somatic&nbsp;exercises.&nbsp;

One of my favourites&nbsp;is to place my&nbsp;hand&nbsp;over my heart&nbsp;and&nbsp;the other over my&nbsp;stomach&nbsp;and&nbsp;feel the weight of&nbsp;them on&nbsp;my&nbsp;body.&nbsp;Then breathe&nbsp;in for a count of&nbsp;four&nbsp;and out for a count of&nbsp;eight, ideally through your nose.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Focusing on breathing takes you away from the ‘noise’ of your mind and back into your body.&nbsp;

Calming&nbsp;your nervous system&nbsp;before bed&nbsp;

Everything you do&nbsp;throughout the day&nbsp;can&nbsp;affect&nbsp;your nervous system&nbsp;and&nbsp;sleep quality.&nbsp;I&nbsp;tell clients to&nbsp;follow my sleep ‘non-negotiables’&nbsp;–&nbsp;five simple yet actionable habits to allow the&nbsp;mind and body&nbsp;to relax for a more nourishing rest:&nbsp;

<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/help-and-advice/health-and-wellbeing/a-sleep-expert-s-5-non-negotiables-for-better-sleep" target="_blank">You can read more about them&nbsp;in&nbsp;my&nbsp;previous&nbsp;blog&nbsp;post</a>. Once you have&nbsp;my ‘non-negotiables’&nbsp;in place, you can move to working with my deeper tools&nbsp;to calm the&nbsp;vagus&nbsp;nerve.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Something often overlooked too is your sleeping environment.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;why I endorse Oak Tree&nbsp;Mobility’s range of&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/adjustable-beds" target="_blank">made-to-fit&nbsp;adjustable&nbsp;beds</a>.&nbsp;Each bed is&nbsp;soft yet&nbsp;supportive and&nbsp;can be&nbsp;adjusted to&nbsp;a position that helps you sleep and rise again without straining. &nbsp;

For more information,&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/request-a-brochure" target="_blank">request a&nbsp;FREE Oak Tree Mobility&nbsp;brochure</a>&nbsp;to view the full&nbsp;adjustable bed&nbsp;collection.&nbsp;

What to do when racing thoughts… race&nbsp;

Everyone can have&nbsp;racing thoughts&nbsp;– and&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;OK. But try not to argue or engage with them. Simply acknowledge these as passing comments&nbsp;without getting pulled in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mental labelling means giving each thought a category, which can&nbsp;help&nbsp;create distance between you and the thought.&nbsp;

Remind yourself these thoughts are not urgent and can be solved another day. This can help calm your thoughts so you can fall asleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Conclusion &amp;&nbsp;final thoughts&nbsp;

To summarise,&nbsp;we sleep when we feel safe.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;sleeping deeply and restoratively is about making good choices&nbsp;throughout the day and when you get into bed.&nbsp;You&nbsp;can&nbsp;remind yourself of these by reading&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/help-and-advice/health-and-wellbeing/avoid-sleep-medication-with-an-effective-bedtime-routine" target="_blank">my&nbsp;previous blog.</a>&nbsp;

Work with your nervous system, calm your&nbsp;vagus&nbsp;nerve and your mind and body will follow suit. Remember, you&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;think yourself to sleep,&nbsp;which means you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;switch off the mind directly&nbsp;–&nbsp;you calm the body first.&nbsp;

FAQs: Calming a racing mind for sleep&nbsp;

Why can’t I sleep when my mind is racing?&nbsp;

When your mind is racing, this is a sign that&nbsp;your&nbsp;nervous system is dysregulated – you are&nbsp;in stress or sympathetic nervous system mode. Use our techniques to steer your nervous system back into safety mode.&nbsp;

How do I quiet my mind so I can sleep quickly?&nbsp;

Firstly, lose the word ‘quickly’ as&nbsp;this adds pressure.&nbsp;Tell yourself&nbsp;I’m&nbsp;going to enjoy resting. Place your hands over your heart and belly and follow your breathing. Allow this to guide you back in.&nbsp;

How can I calm my mind for sleep naturally?&nbsp;

To get to sleep naturally, develop awareness of how your nervous system&nbsp;works&nbsp;and work with somatic, body-based techniques to get you out of your head and back into your body.&nbsp;

What helps calm thoughts for sleep?&nbsp;

You can calm thoughts for sleep with breathing techniques, body-based relaxation,&nbsp;and progressive muscle relaxation techniques. A calming sleep environment with a&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/adjustable-beds" target="_blank">comfortable bed and mattress</a>&nbsp;is also beneficial.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How does the&nbsp;vagus&nbsp;nerve affect sleep?&nbsp;

The&nbsp;vagus&nbsp;nerve&nbsp;is&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for&nbsp;eliciting a state of rest and inner emotional safety,&nbsp;both of which are&nbsp;vital for&nbsp;restful sleep.&nbsp;

Tired but Wired. (Profile Books, 2010) By&nbsp;Dr Nerina Ramlakhan&nbsp;

Finding Inner Safety (Capstone, 2022) By Dr Nerina Ramlakhan&nbsp;

<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/help-and-advice/health-and-wellbeing/the-consequences-of-a-lack-of-sleep-in-the-elderly" target="_blank">The consequences of a lack of sleep in the elderly | Oak Tree Mobility</a>&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/reframing-unhelpful-thoughts/" target="_blank">Reframing unhelpful thoughts - Every Mind Matters - NHS</a>&nbsp;

<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/help-and-advice/health-and-wellbeing/a-sleep-expert-s-5-non-negotiables-for-better-sleep" target="_blank">A sleep expert’s 5 non-negotiables for better sleep | Oak Tree Mobility</a>&nbsp;

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Dreading Bedtime? Forcing Sleep Won’t Help. Here’s Dr Nerina’s Fix

As the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;never been a&nbsp;better&nbsp;time to get&nbsp;involved&nbsp;in&nbsp;football.&nbsp;

If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;older, have limited mobility, or suffer from a long-term health condition or disability, you may think that your football-playing days are over&nbsp;– but think again.&nbsp;

Believe it or not, the beautiful game is now more accessible than ever, thanks to a new sporting phenomenon sweeping the&nbsp;UK: walking football.&nbsp;

You may well be wondering: what is walking football?&nbsp;

Walking football is exactly what it sounds like.&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;a variant of regular football, where players walk rather than run.&nbsp;

The rules&nbsp;also allow either no contact or minimal physical contact between players.&nbsp;

The sport first came to the nation’s attention in 2014 when a Barclay’s TV advert introduced walking football to our screens.&nbsp;

It’s&nbsp;aimed at the over&nbsp;50s&nbsp;age group, although many tournaments are now catering specifically for those aged&nbsp;60&nbsp;and above.&nbsp;

It was developed to help people get fit and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;an active lifestyle, regardless of age, ability, or fitness level.&nbsp;

What are the benefits of walking football?

Walking football is&nbsp;a great way&nbsp;of staying mobile and healthy. Today, men and women all over the country are reaping the benefits.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults/" target="_blank">NHS recommends</a>&nbsp;that&nbsp;adults aged 65 and over aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week. Walking football is a fun way to incorporate exercise into your weekly routine, while having an opportunity to socialise at the same time.&nbsp;

It can also improve balance; develop core strength; and help manage or reduce your weight.&nbsp;

Walking football also offers a host of psychological advantages and can have a positive impact on your mental health.&nbsp;

Many of these benefits can be obtained through other forms of exercise, such as going for a walk or a swim. However, walking football also offers a host of psychological advantages and can have a positive impact on your mental health.&nbsp;

A key element of football is working as part of a team, and walking football is no different.&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;a fantastic way to reduce loneliness, encourage socialisation, and help people rediscover – or discover for the first time – the joys of football.&nbsp;

Playing with others also gives people a chance to make new friends, develop new skills, and feel part of the wider community. For many people, the trip to the pub after a game is as beneficial as playing the game itself.

I’d like to give it a try – how can I get involved with a walking football team?

Walking football teams cater to all abilities. Whether you regularly have a kick-about with the grandkids or you haven’t been near a football pitch in years, you’re sure to be welcomed onto your local team.&nbsp;

If you’d like to give walking football a go,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walkingfootball.com/membermap/">this website</a>&nbsp;lets you find your local clubs.



You could also try contacting your local&nbsp;Age UK&nbsp;branch or&nbsp;using Google to search for walking football clubs in your area.&nbsp;

How to recover after a walking football game&nbsp;

Like any form of&nbsp;physical activity,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;important to rest afterwards.&nbsp;Walking football&nbsp;puts&nbsp;added&nbsp;pressure on&nbsp;your&nbsp;leg muscles&nbsp;and joints, making it&nbsp;essential&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;recover.&nbsp;

Your&nbsp;comfort&nbsp;at home&nbsp;plays&nbsp;a big part in recovery time.&nbsp;At Oak Tree Mobility, our&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/adjustable-beds" target="_blank">adjustable beds</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/rise-and-recline-chairs/" target="_blank">rise and recline&nbsp;chairs</a>&nbsp;are&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to&nbsp;support the body&nbsp;from head&nbsp;to&nbsp;toe, helping you relax after a game.&nbsp;Plus, our&nbsp;<a href="https://oaktreemobility.co.uk/bath-lifts" target="_blank">bath lift</a>&nbsp;allows&nbsp;a gentle transfer into&nbsp;the&nbsp;tub,&nbsp;where warm water can&nbsp;soothe tired muscles.&nbsp;

After all,&nbsp;nothing should hold you back from&nbsp;getting&nbsp;back out on the pitch.&nbsp;

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