Memory foam rose to popularity in the form of mattresses and memory foam mattress pads in the 1990s. Memory foam toppers and pads are added on top of an existing traditional mattress in order to increase the comfort and support of the mattress. This is a more economical alternative to replacing your entire mattress with a purely memory foam mattress.
The History of Memory Foam
You may think making a foam mattress isn't rocket science, but in the case of a memory foam mattress topper that's exact how it began. The NASA spin off database calls Temper Foam it's most recognized and widely used product to cross over into everyday technology. Originally used in the seats to provide extra protection and comfort, Temper Foam's ability to absorb movement and conform to the body has made it a sought after padding in football helmets, shoes, and eventually the memory foam mattress toppers used today.
Better Support From a Memory Foam Mattress Pad
Unlike a traditional spring coil mattress, a memory foam topper supports the weight of your body evenly and distributes that weight across its surface. Worldwide Health, who reports on alternative medicine and complimentary health topics, states that when you rest on a memory foam pad the heat of your body transfers into the foam and makes it malleable. The foam then conforms to your body's shape and supports the entire length of your body instead of dipping down at the heaviest point of your body, often causing a stress point. It's these stress points that can cause aches and pains because your body isn't being supported evenly. Eliminate the dips and stress points, and you get consistent support and a much better night's sleep.
Additional Benefits of a Memory Foam Mattress Pad
Along with the added comfort provided by full-body support, there are other benefits to sleeping on a memory foam mattress topper. Due to the density of memory foam, the material is great at absorbing and nearly eliminating movement felt by traditional mattresses. This means if you or your sleeping partner tend to move around excessively at night the movement is not transferred through the mattress. Less movement felt by the other person means a better night's sleep.
Another added benefit of a memory foam topper is its hypoallergenic properties. The memory foam pads are treated with an antimicrobial spray that makes them resistant to mould and mildew, providing relief for those whose allergies are triggered by either of these.
Foam mattress toppers come in a range of sizes and thicknesses to fit any size bed and provide various levels of support and comfort. So, if your current mattress isn't being a supportive as you'd like it to be in your quest for a good night's sleep, adding a memory foam mattress pad might just have you loving your mattress once again.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.
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