What is Memory Foam?

Why use memory foam?

The principal benefits of visco elastic memory foam were first discovered by NASA during the 1970’s. It was originally developed as a means to combat the effects of g-What is Memory Foam?force pressure on the body experienced by astronauts during lift off and re entering earth’s atmosphere.

Visco Elastic Memory Foam provides the very latest in foam technology as it returns to its original shape every time, it is a unique oil-based polyurethane flexible foam with an open cell structure, it has microscopic memory pockets which react to body heat and weight. Memory foam moulds to the contours of your body ensuring that pressure is evenly distributed across the contact area between your body and the mattress. This ensures correct alignment of the spine and neck vertebrae particularly when used in conjunction with a memory foam pillow.

Recent statistics indicate that 8 out of 10 people in the UK will suffer from back problems at some time in their lives. Those of us who suffer with back pain, stiff neck, arthritic or rheumatic conditions could benefit enormously from sleeping on a memory foam mattress. Many problems can be caused by improper support, incorrect posture and pressure on weight bearing joints. The use of memory foam can greatly improve such conditions and in some cases is an excellent preventative measure for minor ailments.

By absorbing downward pressure memory foam mattresses reduce body movement by up to 80%. Sprung mattresses force upward pressure against the body which results in the need to turn in your sleep due to the creation of pressure points .You will no doubt experience the most restful nights sleep ever with a memory foam mattress as disturbance is minimal.

The orthopedic benefits of visco elastic memory foam are widely recognised the world over and have been endorsed by many Medical Institutions for its unique pressure relieving properties which assist and improve circulation. Memory foam mattresses significantly reduce bedsores and are therefore used eWhat is Memory Foam?xtensively within the health care sector to help alleviate discomfort experienced by patients who are bedridden for long periods of time. Any area of your body that has excess heat, such as a fevered injury, will cause the mattress to soften even further where it is touching, making memory foam the ideal material for a comfortable mattress.

Creating Comfort are committed to offering the best value for money and the best quality memory foam mattresses you can buy in the UK today. Our memory foam mattresses are only available online and come with a 5 year guarantee.
All mattresses at Creating Comfort are manufactured in the UK and conform fully to all UK safety and flammability standards.

Key Benefits

  • The heat sensitive visco-elastic memory foam moulds to the body improving posture and circulation.
  • The weight of the body is absorbed by the memory foam preventing bed sores.
  • The relaxed body has less desire to move and a more restful sleep is achieved.
  • Reduced movement means less stress on joints easing arthritic pain.
  • Correct spine alignment has enormous benefits to back pain sufferers.

Sleeping on a memory foam mattress will undoubtedly offer the support your body requires at pressure points which can only result in an enhanced positive sleep experience.

Head - Proper support will encourage the neck muscles relax and help prevent tension headaches

Neck- Correct alignment can alleviate general neck and tension pain, reduce discomfort due to vertebrae, nerve, numbness, and spondylitis ( a chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting spinal joints).

Shoulders - Can reduce fibromyalgia (fibrositis) and frozen shoulder syndrome problems and pain.

Upper Back - Can reduce back, Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) and scoliosis pain and problems

Back - Aligning the back correctly on a memory foam mattress will lower the chance of back pain

Pelvis and Hips - A memory foam mattress will mould to the contours of the body, this reduces pressure reducing the risk of swollen hip joints or an aching pelvic area

Lower Leg and Heels - Circulatory problems which can cause swollen calves and feet can be prevented by spreading pressure. Chaffing and soreness can also be avoided.

Allergy Sufferers - Memory foam is anti-microbial and dust-mite preventative. This makes memory foam superb for people with allergies, particularly.