What Is A Memory Foam Mattress Topper?
Although there are many different thicknesses and densities, a memory foam mattress topper is designed to sit on top of an existing mattress to make it more comfortable. The problem is that memory foam mattresses are, by design, not meant to be set onto a “soft” surface, they have to go onto a hard surface. A platform bed that has a solid slab of wood is ideal to sit a memory foam mattress onto. If it weren’t for moisture and the inconvenience of getting in and out of bed, you could sit a memory foam mattress right onto the floor with excellent results. When you buy a whole memory foam sleep system you get memory foam pillows, a memory foam mattress and a foundation (like a boxed spring, but without any springs). Buying a topper and putting it onto a mattress, especially a worn out one, defeats the whole concept. Memory foam provides it’s unique comfort only when it does all the giving from the top down and is supported totally at the bottom. If your mattress is worn out or if you sit
Traditional mattresses and mattress toppers can cause a lot of stress and strain on the body when it is in a state of rest. Many are of the belief that firmer mattresses are better and more comfortable to sleep on. However, this is not the case as firmer mattresses can actually increase pressure on the joints and can also cause quite a significant amount of discomfort as you sleep. On the other hand, mattresses that are too soft can force the body to lay in an unnatural swaying position causing strain to the body as it lays in this position for long periods at a time. This usually leads to common aches and pains many have felt immediately after awaking and is a massive hindrance to the recovery of chronic or acute muscular conditions. A memory foam mattress topper is the ideal solution to this problem. Made from a revolutionary material called visco-elastic foam, these mattress toppers have the ability to mould to the exact shape of the human body and can remain in that position for as
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