Memory Foam Mattress Benefits

If you struggle to get a good nights sleep, you should seriously consider investing in a high quality memory foam mattress or memory foam topper and memory foam pillow. This is especially true if you suffer from any kind of body pain like hip or back pain.

Viscoelastic memory foam mattresses, toppers and pillows allow the bed to actually mould to your body, eliminating pressure points. Pressure points are the areas on the body which press hardest into the bed.

For example, if you’re a side sleeper, your shoulder is your biggest pressure point. Normally, it bears much of the weight of your body. A viscoelastic foam mattress or topper allows your shoulder to sink deep into the pad, while hips and other areas are still supported and aligned. Not only does this eliminate pressure points that cause restless sleep, numbness and poor circulation, it also has huge benefits for the spine, allowing vertebrae to be aligned naturally, which reduces back pain.

Even if you do not have any issues like these, a memory foam topper,  mattress and pillow will bring a better nights sleep and help to prevent these problems arising in the future.

Memory foam was originally developed by NASA and, as mentioned above,  is also known as viscoelastic foam. It was developed to provide continuous and proper support for astronauts and to provide protection against the effect of g-forces on their bodies. The foam remembers your body shape as you change position and conforms to your body contours. It helps to keep your spine in proper alignment at all times.

The foam is made up of a very high density of individual cells and the real key to how they work is that they are heat-sensitive. So the foam conforms to your body and all parts of your body remain evenly supported. Every time you turn during sleep the foam remembers to change shape and adapt to your new posture, keeping your body well supported throughout your slumber.