5 Health Problems Eased by a Memory Foam Mattress

There are so many health conditions which can prohibit you from getting a restful, quality night’s sleep. A memory foam mattress can certainly help ease some of the symptoms and offer a better night’s sleep for many people currently suffering a variety of health related sleep problems. Below we have described some of the main health problems which also cause disturbances in your sleep. Find out how a memory foam mattress could be the solution!

Arthritis

Arthritis is a very serious and debilitating aching and stiffness in the joints. With the pain that comes with arthritis there is no doubt that sleep can be a very uncomfortable and painful experience, especially without a supportive mattress. With a traditional sprung mattress, pressure points on the body can increase, but with a memory foam mattress the foam reacts to the body, supporting it along its length, ensuring the spine remains straight. This enables full body support, pressure point relief and spinal alignment, so with the body spread more evenly this allows the blood to circulate properly. With swelling being such a problem for arthritis sufferers, increased circulation can make a huge difference and allow a more restful night’s sleep.

Bed Sores

As mentioned above, you can see how a memory foam mattress can help with your blood circulation. This can also be of great benefit to those with illnesses that mean they must spend a lot of time in bed. Increased blood circulation means that pressure sores will be less likely to form, leading to an increased level of comfort to those who are bed bound for long periods of time. The NHS use memory foam products to help relieve the pain of pressure sores for long term patients. They suggest special foam mattresses for anyone who may be at risk of serious pressure sores, along with other techniques to help combat the problem. Check out the advice from NHS choices.

Sleep Apnoea

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Sleep Apnoea is when a person temporarily stops breathing during their sleep. The most common form of this condition is obstructive sleep apnoea, where the muscles in the throat relax and obstruct the airway. You need a certain amount of deep sleep to wake up feeling alert and refreshed, but unfortunately for many sleep apnoea sufferers having a limited amount of deep sleep, if at all, means they will be left feeling tired during the day. For some sufferers, a memory foam pillow in particular can be a big help as it allows the head and neck to align in a better sleeping position, causing less restriction on your airways.

Allergies

Memory foam is completely hypo-allergenic which means that it is the perfect sleeping solution for allergy sufferers. Unlike other mattresses, a memory foam mattress does not attract bed bugs such as dust mites, and therefore is also a good choice for those who suffer from asthma. The average bed harbours over 2 million dust mites, so you can imagine what a difference it would make for those of us allergic to dust mites, to have a memory foam mattress.

Insomnia

According to the NHS it is estimated that one third of the UK population have bouts of insomnia at some point in their life. Insomnia can be caused by many things, although the most common is stress and depression. Medication can also have a big impact on your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. It is important therefore, to get the most restful and comfortable night’s sleep possible in order to wake up feeling refreshed. A memory foam mattress offers support to the entire body by distributing its weight more evenly. This helps to ensure that all the pressure points, from your head to your toes, will be able to rest comfortably and properly. The memory foam will offer your lower and upper back support, as well as support your full neck area which will help to relieve things like tension, pain and nerve pressure, offering you the best possible opportunity to get some much needed sleep.

Offer your body the best possible support for a comfortable and restful night’s sleep with a quality memory foam mattress from the Memory Foam Warehouse today. As the UK's top manufacturer of memory foam mattresses our expert team can help with any questions you may have as well as offer advice on the best sleeping solution for your specific needs. Our website is also packed with all the information you need on our entire range of sleeping products.