How Memory Foam Mattresses Offer Pressure Relief

Do you suffer from back pain or sore joints? Did you know that your mattress may be contributing to your achiness? A saggy, old or uneven mattress can lead to pain emanating from pressure points due to poor spinal support in bed. The best pressure relief mattresses depend on the sleeper’s weight, preferred sleeping position, and whether the sleeper has sensitive/painful areas, but memory foam mattresses are highly recommended by sleep specialists for both pressure relief and back pain. Memory foam mattresses are designed to help relieve pressure and pain by using body heat to mold the mattress to your body's shape. So it makes sense to use memory foam mattresses for enhanced comfort and pressure relief. This article will explain how memory foam mattresses relieve pressure points and provide a comfortable night’s sleep.

Memory foam beds can help relieve pressure by molding to your body's shape using your weight and body heat. Sleepers generally sink into memory foam beds, which creates a feeling that many liken to a hug. This cradling effect distributes your body weight evenly, which relieves pressure on your joints and sensitive areas. It can also help realign your spine, neck, and hips, which helps correct poor sleeping posture. Better alignment leads to less pressure and pain. And less pressure and pain lead to higher quality sleep – and more of it.

Memory foam mattresses are made of multiple layers of foam, each with a different material designed for different support. For example, the Blu Sleep Conforma Prime mattress features a 2″ comfort layer of medium firmness memory foam and a 2″ transition layer of high-density water-expanded foam for anatomically zoned support, plus a top comfort layer of Aqua Gel foam for rapid dissipation of body heat. The BedTech Gel Max 12 mattress features a 2-inch comfort core layer, a 6-inch high-density support base comfort layer, and a 2-inch memory comfort layer, all topped off with a soft gel-infused cooling comfort layer. Different manufacturers use different materials to achieve the same pressure-relieving result.

The National Sleep Foundation says that softer, more giving mattresses can lead to better sleep for people with back pain, and long-term use of memory foam mattresses has been shown to reduce chronic back and neck pain in many people. Many memory foam mattresses also have cooling features, and you’ll find a variety of firmness levels in them.

Memory foam is renowned for its softness and for providing pressure relief. Some other memory foam pros are that they absorb movement and are durable. Memory foam mattresses are made up of multiple layers of dense polyurethane foam that can absorb motion and limit its transfer. This is beneficial for people with sore joints. Furthermore, memory foam mattresses can last up to 10 years and are less likely to sag or become misshapen over time than innerspring mattresses. Additionally, memory foam is made from inorganic fibers that are inhospitable to dust mites and other allergens, which will reduce allergies.

Memory foam mattresses can help you maintain a neutral posture while you sleep by supporting your spine's natural curves and evenly distributing your body weight. This is especially helpful for people with back or neck issues. Memory foam mattresses are soft and mold to your body, providing pressure relief and personalized support. They can also warm up to your body heat and soften around you. It’s apparent that memory foam mattresses can help you relax and sleep longer and more restfully.

When choosing a memory foam mattress, you can consider factors like its foam density, firmness, and the type(s) of foam (or foam layers) in the mattress. Sleep Architecture Mattress Store has several recommendations for memory foam mattresses; stop by our showroom anytime to let a Sleep Architect guide you, or peruse these premium memory foam mattresses in the meantime:

1. Blu Sleep Conforma Adapt Mattress

2. Puffy Royal Mattress

3. BedTech Copper Lux 14 Mattress

4. Magniflex Dolce Vita Dual 12 Mattress

5. Balance ErgoMax 13” Luxury Hybrid Mattress