Why are Memory Foam Mattresses are good for the Whole Body

Benefits of Viscoelastic Foam Mattresses and Pillows

A person who sleeps on their side places pressure on their shoulders and hips, a stomach sleeper places pressure on their neck and a back sleeper places pressure on their lower back and sacrum. Visco Elastic pressure sensitive memory foam offers the best chance for reducing overall pressure placed on all joints in these vital areas, by contouring them without pushing back against them. With high resilience foam added to a memory foam mattress base it offers a bit more spring against the concavities like the small of the back or sides, while not losing the ability to contour and displace pressure points.

Visco-elastic memory foam mattress material is widely used in medical bedding pillows and seating applications because of its unique attributes which can help aid comfort and sleep. Listed below are common points often put forward about visco-elastic foam and its properties

• The heat sensitive visco-elastic memory foam mattress moulds to the body improving posture and circulation.
• The weight of the body is absorbed by the memory foam preventing bed sores.
• The relaxed body has less desire to move and a more restful sleep is achieved.
• Reduced movement means less stress on joints easing arthritic pain.
• Correct spine alignment has enormous benefits to back pain sufferers

The structure of memory foam mattress allows air to flow freely which helps to maintain a constant mattress temperature. The qualities of Visco Elastic ensure the most comfortable sleep possible because the foam is breathable, non-irritating and assists in the dissipation of moisture.

Head - Proper support with a memory foam pillow will encourage the neck muscles to relax and help prevent tension headaches

Back – Aligning the back correctly on a memory foam mattress will lower the chance of back pain

Pelvis and Hips - A memory foam mattress will mould to the contours of the body. This reduces pressure thus reducing the risk of swollen hip joints or an aching pelvic area.

Lower Leg and Heels - Circulatory problems which can cause swollen calves and feet can be prevented by spreading pressure. Chaffing and soreness can also be avoided.