Health benefits from a memory foam mattress from the head to the toe
Poor sleep is bad news for your health. However, few people realise the power of a memory foam mattress when it comes to alleviating common conditions and improving health.
For those who suffer from insomnia, back pain, and other issues that could affect their night-time health, a memory foam mattress is the best choice.
Let's now take a look at the health benefits - from head and toe.
Memory foam mattress for mental health
Good sleep is good for your mental and physical health.
Sleep disorders and mental wellbeing
Both quality of sleep and mental wellbeing are closely linked. These are common issues that can impact sleep quality and cause insomnia.
- Depression
- Stress
- Anxiety
According to the NHS, around 1/3 of the UK population suffers from insomnia at any given time. This is a particularly prevalent condition in the older age group.
Many times, sleep disorders are a side effect of stress or depression.
Your mood, concentration, and overall mental well-being can all be improved by better sleep.
Although a memory foam mattress may not be the best option, it can help to ease your pain and allow you to drift off.
Chronic fatigue or exhaustion
Even if you do not have a sleep disorder, a mattress will improve your sleep quality. Viscoelastic foam molds to your body to provide customised comfort and support, which allows you to unwind completely and get up feeling refreshed.
The foam is very flexible and can absorb up to 80% of movement. Tip: If you want to sleep peacefully, consider a King size mattress.
Lack of sleep can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure. This can cause heart problems.
A memory foam mattress bed is good for your physical health
Memory foam can offer support and cushioning from head to foot! Let's delve deeper...
Head and neck pain
We will explore the following:
- Headaches and pains in the neck and head
- Migraines and headaches
- Tension, pain, and stiffness
The memory foam pillows are the real stars of the show. Gel memory foam pillows are firmer than regular squishy pillows and provide support for the neck and upper spine.
Such a pillow provides high-density support that reduces migraines and headache frequency. It also allows your neck muscles to relax and recover, meaning you won't feel sore the next day!
The correct alignment of the spine is ensured by a polyurethane foam mattress. This also helps to ease neck and back pain, especially if you are a front or side sleeper.
There are specialist orthopedic mattresses as well as medical-grade foam mattress options for more serious issues. These mattresses provide unparalleled pressure relief and support.
Shoulder pains
If you have:
- Frozen shoulder syndrome
- Muscle aches and pains
Traditional spring mattresses are rigid and can put pressure on your shoulders. Memory foam, unlike traditional mattresses, doesn't expect your body adapt to the pressure. Heat-sensitive foam provides additional cushioning in high-pressure areas to relieve stiffness and aches.
Pains in the arms and hands
Memory foam mattresses can be used to help reduce:
- Pins and needles
- Nullness
- Blood clots
A memory foam mattress provides the perfect support for your body, allowing you to rest in the most natural position. This increases blood circulation throughout your body. A healthy blood circulation can reduce the risk of having pins and needles, numbness, and blood clots in your arms or legs.
Foam products and tennis elbow
The tenderness of the muscles and tendons around your elbows is known as tennis elbow. This condition can be self-healing, but it can take quite a while. The full-body support provided by a memory foam mattress allows for the muscles and tendons of the body to relax.
How memory foam can ease back pain
It can help ease upper and lower back pain
Nerve tension
Bad posture
A traditional mattress is not good for your lower back, regardless of whether you are sleeping on your side or back. Your lumbar area is often suspended in mid-air with no support from your mattress. It is not surprising that many suffer from lower back pain.
Memory foam is a great choice for bad backs. It molds to your body and follows your natural curves, providing optimal support for both your upper and lower back. This allows your spine time to heal and rejuvenate overnight, which reduces the likelihood of developing back problems in the future.
Our range of Orthopaedic mattresses is perfect for those suffering from back pain. These orthopedically-designed designs provide maximum support for the lumbar region with medical foam, pocket springs and memory foam.
How to ease hip pains and aches
Memory foam can be used to help:
- Hip pains
- Bed Sores
Your hips, just like your shoulders, are high-pressure areas. This extra pressure can cause aches, pains, and for those who are bedridden, bed sores.
Memory foam's pressure-relieving qualities mean that your hips don't bear the brunt overnight of your body weight. Your weight is distributed evenly, which reduces the likelihood of pressure sores developing. To support their patients, the NHS uses medical-grade foam mattresses.
At night, leg, knee and ankle pain
Learn how memory foam can be used to help:
- Joint pain
- Knee pain
- Arthritis
- Swollen joints
Memory foam, which is temperature sensitive, provides superior pressure relief. The mattress will react to body heat and weight and soften, providing extra cushioning for sensitive areas.
A healthy and comfortable sleeping position at night promotes blood flow. This reduces the symptoms of arthritis such swelling in the joints and prevents further swelling at night.
Nighttime involuntary movements
Memory foam can help:
- Muscle pain
This type of mattress supports your entire body, even your legs, and allows you to relax. This allows your muscles to relax and renew, and calms any involuntary movements or twitches that could cause disturbance for you and your partner.
Chronic snoring
Memory foam can help:
- Sleep Apnea
- Snoring
Memory foam pillows and mattresses can align your head and spine and keep your airways open. This allows you to breathe freely, which can reduce snoring and other symptoms such as sleep apnoea and asthma.
Eczema and Allergies
Memory foam is naturally hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and dust mite-resistant due to its dense structure. This clean and comfortable environment for sleep is ideal for those suffering from asthma, allergies, or eczema, especially since nighttime attacks are often caused by dust mite allergy.
What type of mattress is best for your health?
Memory foam is great for full-body health because it molds your body to provide personalised support. An orthopaedic grade mattress is a good investment if you suffer from joint or back pain.
These are the top mattress options for your health.
Orthopaedic memory foam mattress
These have strategically placed grooves in foam to relieve pressure and provide support where it is most needed.
Medical grade foam mattress
The NHS often uses medical-grade memory foam because it relieves pressure points and provides a supportive, cushioning sleep surface. High-density foam is good for maintaining the spine in a natural place, which helps ease pain throughout the body.
Browse our selection of pillows and mattresses.
Hypoallergenic mattress
If you are looking for a healthy and clean sleeping environment that doesn't trigger your allergies, this is the best choice.
Find your fit
We have covered the benefits of memory foam mattresses from head to foot.
We are available to answer any questions you may have. Our factory has been making mattresses for years. This gives us a great understanding of the benefits that it can bring to your health.
Are you ready to reap the health benefits of a mattress and feel refreshed every morning? Order you memory foam mattress today!
