So before I go any further, I ought to back up and explain what a memory foam mattress is, before I tell you what a difference it’s made to my life.
Traditional matresses are made by squeezing large springs between two pieces of stiff material, which makes a matress than has some flexibility. I know that’s not a technically accurate description, but it’s enough to give you the idea. One of the main problems with these sorts of matresses is that the do not give evenly, which can put pressure on different parts of your back, causing backache.
When NASA was developing the space programme, one of the problems they faced was how to keep the astronauts safe during take-off. When a spaceship takes off, it accelerates at a tremendous rate, causing what are known as “G-forces” on whatever is inside, including the people. These forces can be fatal if not dampened down.
The foam that they invented formed itself around the contours of the body of the person on it, giving them even support over their entire body. This kept the astronauts safe during take-off, and helped me get a better night’s sleep! The foam matress “remembers” the contours of your body, so you don’t get pushed around as you turn in your sleep.
Once the potential of this foam had been realised, it was adapted for general use, and can now be found in matresses and pillows. When you lie on a memory foam matress, your weight is distributed over the area of the matress where you lie, which prevents you getting high pressure in localised spots – which can cause aches and pains.
If you aren’t comfortable when you sleep, you will toss and turn, and you’ll never experience the refreshing deep phase of sleep that we all need to revitalise ourselves. My wife said that I was moving about all night, and obviously not getting much deep sleep.
Even after sleeping on a memory foam matress for just one night, you will wake up feeling like a different person. Obviously, the benefits multiply with prolonged use, but you can feel the difference right from the first time.
Nowadays, it is normal for memory foam mattresses to be non-allergenic and anti-bacterial, so you get the extra benefits of clear breathing and germ-free sleeping as well. Another benefit of today’s memory foam matress is that they are self-ventilating, allowing the air to flow freely, which stops you getting too hot in the night.
So now you know the facts, I’ll get on with telling you more about my new memory foam mattress and how it’s helped me. When you’ve read what I’ve got to say, I’m sure you’ll be rushing out to buy a memory foam mattress too!