{"id":28170,"date":"2021-01-21T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/memory-foam-mattress"},"modified":"2021-01-21T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T05:00:00","slug":"memory-foam-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/memory-foam-mattress","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a Memory Foam Mattress for Better Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DoAnd can a memory foam mattress truly deliver a superior night\u2019s sleep?<\/h2>\n

Buying a new mattress is about as simple as choosing a new cellphone service provider. UGH! And if you\u2019re interested specialty sleep products like memory foam, the learning curve gets even steeper. While a memory foam mattress can dramatically improve sleep for some people, it isn\u2019t the best solution for everyone.<\/p>\n

To help you discover if a memory foam mattress is a good solution for you, let\u2019s have a closer look at what makes memory foam so special how putting it a mattress can (sometimes) lead to a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

Understanding memory foam<\/h2>\n

Developed in 1966 by NASA, memory foam was the first foam that retained the shape of the object applying pressure \u2013 its first name was \u201cslow spring back foam.\u201d It later gained the name \u201ctemper foam\u201d because of its temperature sensitive qualities \u2013 a warm object can create more of an impression, creating a cocoon effect around the object applying pressure.<\/p>\n

Memory foam was originally designed to improve pilot safety during a crash but the medical industry soon began to use it in mattress pads to help reduce bedsores in immobile patients. By the early 1980\u2019s the foam was commercialized and began to appear in sports equipment.<\/p>\n

In 1991, a Swedish foam manufacturer (which would later become Tempur-Pedic) released their first mattress to the world. The mattress wasn\u2019t an overnight sensation but in a couple decades the company became one of the largest bedding manufacturers in the world.<\/p>\n

Memory foam in a mattress<\/h2>\n

\"DoManufacturing memory foam wasn\u2019t an simple task. Polyurethane foam (viscoelastic) is the starting point and depending on the chemicals added, anything from car parts to mattresses can be made. In the case of a mattress, gases are introduced to make the foam bubble, which creates a more open cell structure. By controlling the sizes of the bubbles, manufacturers can create mattresses with varying degrees of firmness.<\/p>\n

Memory foam in mattresses has become popular because it\u2019s so energy absorbent and responsive to heat. When you lie on it, the mattress conforms to your shape, equally distributing and supporting body weight. For people who suffer from chronic pain, it may be a godsend \u2013 it\u2019s responsiveness to heat can make it feel warmer than other mattresses. What\u2019s more, memory foam mattresses<\/a> are famous for minimizing movement across the surface of the bed, which can make it especially appealing to couples.<\/p>\n

Is a memory foam mattress right for you?<\/h2>\n

Many people swear that their memory foam mattress is their best friend, doctor and physical therapist all rolled into one. The unique qualities of memory foam \u2013 temperature and weight sensitivity \u2013 delivers extraordinary cradling comfort, relieving the body of stress and strain during sleep. But other people prefer a latex mattress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, how do you know if a memory foam mattress is right for you? Memory foam may be right for you if:<\/p>\n