In the late 1960’s NASA developed a material found to have unique properties that proved to be very useful in reducing pressure points while sleeping. Memory foam is the latest generation product born from this NASA research. Memory foam is sensitive to both the body’s weight and temperature. As a result of this pressure points on the body are virtually eliminated, blood circulation is not impeded and the skin is able to breath. This allows the body to regenerate itself and be well rested.

Visco elastic memory foam was designed by NASA for use in the space shuttles to help ease the strain that all the astronauts had to deal with at take off. As a space shuttle is being blasted off from earth, g-forces are applied to the astronaut�s body, putting pressure and strain over every inch of their muscles. Over 20 years ago, scientists working for NASA developed foam that helped absorb and equalize the pressure incurred by lifting off earth. With the NASA memory foam, those who flew in the shuttles would do so in relative ease and comfort. Using this new invention revolutionized comfort for both the space program and soon for the average consumer as well. Not too long after NASA memory foam was used in the space shuttle, scientists developed the foam for public consumer use.

The thought of sleeping on a foam mattress may be of some concern to you.

Memory foam mattresses come with an outer cover which dissipates undue body heat and moisture from your skin by allowing it to breathe comfortably. This helps prevent discomfort and in particular bedsores.

A very common concern is about allergies. We all know that traditional mattresses are havens for dust mites, pollen, bacteria and dead skin. Memory foam mattresses are hypoallergenic, therefore, Memory Foam mattresses are a great choice not just for those with back or joint pain, but even for people who suffer from allergies and asthma.

A sagging or distorted mattress often promotes an unnatural spine alignment. To compensate, your muscles, generally in the lower back area, will tense up trying to restore a more natural positioning of the spine. It is this muscle tension that builds over the sleep period, and produces that morning discomfort and pain in the lower back area.

An overly firm mattress creates uncomfortable pressure points in your shoulders and hips. This in turn, causes you to toss and turn restlessly throughout the night. In the morning you often wake up feeling sore and tired.

Whether you sleep on your side, stomach or back, a proper mattress should conform to the shape of your body, particularly around the shoulders, hips and knees and your weight needs to be evenly distributed so that your spine remains in a neutral and natural position. It should also have a firm enough core to properly support your weight and stop you from sagging into the mattress.

Many users of memory foam, report less tossing and turning during sleep, as well as a deeper, more restful sleep than on any other sleeping surface.