Are you (literally) tired of your current mattress? Getting a good night's sleep involves more than just making sure you're in bed before 10 pm. The quality of the sleep you get during those hours plays a significant role in how rested you feel in the morning, and throughout the day. If you consistently wake up feeling tired, despite getting at least seven or eight hours a night, or you regularly wake up with aches and pains, it might be time to investigate what a memory foam topper can do to improve your sleep.
What is a Memory Foam Topper?
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A foam topper is a layer of viscoelastic foam that sits on top of your current mattress. Foam mattress toppers come in a few various thicknesses and are designed to improve the support and feel of your bed's mattress without having to replace the mattress itself.
Memory foam was first designed for NASA to use in their air plane's seats. The unique design of this foam allows it to adjust and conform to a person's body via the pressure applied to the foam and by transfer of the body's heat. The foam molds itself to the person and their unique contours. When the foam is no longer being sat or laid upon its "memory" quickly returns the foam to its previous shape.
So How Does This Help Me?
Fancy sounding features are nice, but to understand the true value of a memory foam topper you have to know how it will benefit you, right? The key to this type of mattress' success is in its ability to provide support to your body while you lay on it. Unlike a coil mattress, which simply dips under the weight of your body at its heaviest point (usually the hip area), foam's density allows it to conform independently and only compress as much as needed throughout the length of your body. The result is much more support for all your joints, while also keeping your spine aligned while you sleep.
Who Can Benefit?
While everyone can benefit from a supportive and comfortable mattress, there are some conditions or situations that make owning a memory foam topper very advantageous. If you have back problems or regularly wake up with stiff or sore joints it could be due to a lack of proper support from your current mattress.
If your sleep often suffers because your sleeping partner is a restless sleeper and wakes you up when he or she moves you will appreciate memory foams ability to greatly reduce sleep disruption due to mattress movements. Also, if you tend to readjust your sleeping position frequently in the night it could be due to your body trying to find a more comfortable position and relieve the pain of pressure points caused by traditional coil mattresses.
The Drawbacks of Memory Foam
As with anything, no product is perfect and this is no exception. If you suffer from a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, a memory foam topper will not correct this disorder. It should also be noted that memory foam, because of its tendency to absorb body heat, will often heat up more than a traditional mattress, which can be uncomfortable for those sensitive to heat. This heat absorption can often be lessened drastically by choosing a topper that incorporates a breathable fiber top layer into its design.
If you're waking up feeling sore and sleepy, but don't want to replace your current mattress with an entirely new one, you may find the addition of a memory foam topper is exactly what your tired and aching body needs to turn restless nights into restful ones. Just be sure to read the reviews before you purchase a foam topper, as not all are created equal.
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