Memory foam mattresses are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to their literally therapeutic properties. Memory foam reacts to pressure and temperature, moulding around the body and helping to distribute bodyweight more evenly, reducing pressure points and helping to relieve muscle tension as you rest.
Here are some problems that memory foam mattresses have been known to help alleviate:
Headaches and Stiff Necks – a poor sleeping posture can aggravate existing aches and pains, or actually cause chronic problems if not addressed early enough. Memory foam helps to keep the body in a natural ‘resting’ position, relieving tension in the head and neck and helping to reduce the likelihood of tension-induced headaches.
Shoulder and Upper Back Pain –shoulder pain from poor sleeping posture is a common ailment. Because memory foam allows the shoulders to sink into the mattress, aligning the neck and spine and allowing shoulders to rest in their optimum joint and muscle position, the likelihood of shoulder pain and upper back pain is greatly reduced.
Lower Back Pain and Painful Hip/Knee Joints – again, incorrect sleeping postures and poor mattresses can force the back into positions that cause muscle strain and painful joints – this is especially common in women due to the natural contour of their hips. Existing hip pain can be exacerbated by a poor mattress, but memory foam has a much more ‘forgiving’ contouring nature that reduces pressure points and allows the lower back/lumbar region to sit in its natural curved position.
Circulatory Problems – swollen feet and calf muscles in particular can benefit from a memory foam mattress and its pressure relieving qualities that promote healthy circulation.