Mattress And RESTORE(r) Memory Foam Technology

A feature article by Peter Robinson, Aug 12, 2006         

Fundamental to our wellbeing is food and rest. Both have evolved into complex sciences that are subject to serious study and frivolous and sometimes dangerous trends. Initially sleep would have been snatched; anything more than 15 or 20 minutes would have increased the likelihood of early man becoming prey to larger more powerful predators. In these circumstances soft ground or perhaps a broad tree branch would have sufficed for a quick rest. Even now when you are utterly exhausted you can sleep just about anywhere and in any position. With time we became more organized socially and technologically, with fire and weapons and larger groups we could settle and gradually leave the more nomadic lifestyle behind. Of course with security we could now group all those condensed periods of rest into a longer more conventional nights sleep. From that time to this we have searched for materials that will provide a barrier between us and the ground, something that is capable of changing any surface into a comfortable, safe and warm environment. Through time we have moved from straw beds to feather beds, springs to foam; finally arriving at memory foam. There is now a wealth of information relating to the necessity and benefits of a deep sustained rest as well as a better understanding of how this can be achieved. We now know that good health is interwoven with rest. A good nights sleep can has added benefits for our ability to concentrate and function normally throughout the day.

The problem with mass produced mattresses is they can only cater for general body shapes. The little bumps and curves that make us individual are left unattended. The muscles supporting these parts of our body never get the opportunity to relax. Where we feel this most acutely is the lower back and our neck. In both cases these muscles work all day to support large and uniquely shaped parts of our body. The lack of relief that an inadequate mattress brings can lead directly to lower back and neck aches, this is definitely not the way that you would want to begin a new day. The unique element memory foam brings to a mattress is to allow it to conform to each individual body shape. This means that no matter what size and shape you are you are going to get total body support. The muscles that previously remained tense can now relax and you can sink into that deep recuperative sleep we all need. The reasons why memory foam can succeed where other mattresses fail is due entirely to its unique construction. The structure of the foam allows it to react to both pressure and temperature.

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The significance of this breakthrough is best illustrated by imagining you are floating perfectly level on a calm lake, your hips and head partly submerged in the water but every other point along your body in contact with the surface of the water. The effect is almost dream like. The effect of gravity has been minimalised and all the pressure on your muscles and skeleton have been removed. The effect of RESTORE(r) memory foam is similar. The unique construction of this material allows it to react to both temperature and pressure. The larger more prominent regions of your body meld to the foam while the curves of your spine neck and legs remain gently supported. The effect is the same regardless of your sleeping position. The other feature of RESTORE(r) memory foam that further enhances its effectiveness is its density. The high density of RESTORE(r) memory foam prevents any pressure build up where you are pressing most firmly against it, this is significant when you realise that the vast majority of people sleeping on conventional mattresses roll about during the night seeking more comfortable sleeping positions. This nighttime tussle is disruptive to not only your quality of sleep but to anyone else sharing your bed. If you are suffering from poor quality sleep then RETORE(r) memory foam mattresses and toppers could make tomorrow a better day for you.

About the Author:

Peter Robinson is a director of Restore Foam, a market leading producer of innovative Memory Foam Mattresses. Peter, a Canadian by birth, now resident in Manchester UK has many years experience in product development and now focuses on addressing orthopaedic issues through development of the Restore Memory Foam range. Peter can be contacted via email on info@restorefoam.com or via www.restorefoam.com