Memory Foam Mattress Pros & Cons
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revolutionized bedding as we know it. This non-toxic, visco-elastic material, initially used to relieve astronauts from forces of limited gravity, was constructed to correct poor sleeping posture resulting from mattresses unable to conform to a person's shape. Memory foam contours to a person's body shape, reducing pressure on the spine. While brand names like Temper-Pedic and Sealy produce quality memory foam mattresses, there are certain disadvantages that neeed to be considered before an investment. With proper research however, choosing the right memory foam mattress could produce exceptional health benefits.
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Quality of Sleep
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The quality of sleep varies with a memory foam mattress. The pros of having a memory foam is that sleepers benefit from the mattress being able to conform to their body, allowing the spine to align in spite of a person's body type, height and weight. The long-term benefits of using a memory foam mattress reduces chronic back discomfort. Memory foam mattress also reduce any disrupted sleep from partners that move throughout the night.
The cons to any memory foam it is temperature sensitive. The mattress can become too firm if room conditions are too cool and too soft if room conditions are too warm, making it not the most ideal bedding for chronic hot flash sufferers. A firm memory mattress can become uncomfortable when temperatures rise because it interferes with the 'moulding' characteristic -- it does not have enough density to conform to a person's frame.
Sleep Posture
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The memory foam mattress can dramatically decrease chronic back and neck pain in many sleepers. The memory foam mattress better aligns with your body's shape more than a coil mattress would, reducing pressure point problems, and according to Memory Foam Information, it can realign the spine, neck, hips, and lesson chronic respiratory conditions by correcting breathing during sleep.
The downside to the memory foam mattress is that it does not conform well to a petite frame (any person weighing under 100 pounds) because the body is too light for moulding to take effect. The mattress can become too firm if room temperatures are too cool. Unfortunately, the memory foam mattress do not have an adjustable option.
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Durability
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The disadvantage to the memory foam's is that its durability does not last as long as a regular coil mattress. Because of its high density composition, the memory foam wears out quicker, and on average, needs to be replaced every five to eight years.
One the other hand, the memory foam is highly resilient, making it better able to withstand and neutralize motion better during sleep.
Expense
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The memory foam can be relatively expensive, ranging in price from $1000 to $2500, and can be even higher depending on brand and size. The investments can be worthwhile, like a reduction in chiropractic and medical expenses from back and breathing problems associated from poor sleeping posture. Even though the memory foam mattress has exceptional health benefits, its durability is lower than other mattresses, causing more investments to go into maintenance or a full out mattress replacement. Ask about any money back guarantees or warranties before investing in memory foam mattress.
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