Shoppers have never been so spoilt for choice than they are these days and that is normally good news when it comes to getting the product that you really want and at a competitive price.So if you are looking to upgrade your mattress or it is time for a change there is now an enviable range of mattresses available including the popular modern option of memory foam.Here is a look at what memory foam means and what you can expect from it, together with an overview of how effective they are, plus some tips on how to choose the right mattress for your needs.
The search for a perfect partner
You want to enjoy a good night’s sleep every time you go to bed but if you are going to get that it will be important that your mattress works with you rather than against you to achieve that aim. We all sleep in slightly different positions and tend to adopt the same shape every time we settle down for the night. What happens when you lie on your mattress is that your body creates individual pressure points when you make your usual sleeping body shape. On a normal sprung mattress, you will not be getting any extra support in these specific pressure points and this can lead you to toss and turn as you try to find a comfortable position. When you have a memory foam mattress it remembers your preferred sleeping position and provides relief from those pressure points, giving you the support exactly where you need it. Professionals such as chiropractors and physiotherapists who spend their life trying to fix people’s back problems and aching joints, almost universally recommend a memory foam bed and pillow if you want to improve your odds of finding your perfect bed partner.
It started with NASA
Memory foam was first created about forty years ago for NASA as a solution to provide astronauts relief from the gravitational forces affecting their body. The idea was subsequently adopted by the mattress industry and is a feature that always proves to be a popular option with customers who might be reading through a detailed review of the top 5 selling mattresses from Zinus amongst others.Memory foam is best described as a soft and heat sensitive material made mainly from polyurethane and some additives that help to increase its density. It is aptly named as it has the ability to remember and return to its original shape whilst also molding itself to support your unique body contours and helping to redistribute body weight to relieve pressure on your joints. You might also see memory foam described as visco foam. They are one of the same thing and visco elastic foam is simply the scientific term for the memory foam that started out life as a NASA solution.
Does what it says on the tin
The most obvious question that you will want an answer to is does a memory foam mattress actually deliver on its promise to give you a restful sleep? The fundamental point to make about a memory foam mattress is that it will feel very different to a traditional spring mattress and this fact alone means that while some people wouldn’t have anything else once they have tried memory foam, some find it difficult to adapt to. A common complaint amongst those that couldn’t take to a memory foam mattress is the fact that they find it too hot to lie on. If you have any concerns about whether you will like the feel or if you can keep your cool on a memory foam mattress, it might be a good idea to try one out if you can before you commit to buy one for yourself. The reason why some find this type of mattress gets hot is that memory foam is affected by the room temperature, which means that your mattress might feel a bit cold and hard when you first lie on it each night. Another point to consider is that as it molds to your shape, you might find it requires a little more effort to lift yourself out of bed, You can have the best of both worlds if you want it as you will be able to find memory foam mattresses that are sprung and then have a layer of memory foam on the top. Or you can go all-in and get a mattress that is made entirely from memory foam, which is likely to feel softer.If you want a memory foam mattress that is likely to prove effective in relieving pressure, look for a rating of 32 mmHg or lower, as this is the unit of measurement used to determine how your mattress reacts to pressure. If you want a modern mattress solution to your bedtime comfort needs, memory foam might be the answer.
Joel French works in a furniture store and shares his working knowledge with a wider audience through his article writing which he enjoys as a hobby.
