Health Benefits of Viscoelastic Mattresses

A favorite marketing ploy of manufacturers is to use health to persuade us to buy their product. 'What's your health worth?' they say and you feel under pressure to buy.

No visco memory foam mattress, not even from brands like Tempur Pedic (they actually send out foam samples), can cure your sleep disorder, back or hip pain but, at the very least, it can bring some small relief where other mattresses and beds have failed. And it may only do that a few nights out of the week.

The question is, is this relief going to be worth the price of a new mattress, especially one made of good quality visco foam? Would you spend, say, $2,000 for a mattress that might only make a difference three days in a week? (read what makes the best memory foams)

Over the expected 10 year life of a mattress, that actually works out to only about $1.50 per day of relief. Most people I know with severe back or hip pain would consider this a bargain if it were, indeed, reliable.

Unfortunately, comfort is a very personal thing and only you can decide if a viscoelastic memory mattress makes for the perfect bed for you to sleep in. And of course, there are always memory foam toppers as the cheaper alternatives (as well as cheap memory foam mattresses, knockoffs of the real thing).

Are You One of Those Who Should NOT Use Memory Mattresses?

Memory foam has unique features that may or may not help you sleep better. For many people, it improves sleep by reducing pressure points and eliminating tossing and turning. This explains its wide appeal.

The heat responsiveness of Tempur Pedic beds increases body conforming and support with the gentlest of touches. But for some people and some environments, a visco foam mattress may not be the best choice:

Sufferers - One of the main benefits of visco elastic foam (in general, not just of Tempur foam) is its ability to reduce pressure points, which in turn eliminates tossing and turning. While for most of us this relates to deep, restful sleep, people who suffer of certain conditions may wake up in pain if they lie still for a long time.
Environment - The way heat responsiveness works is one of the best things about viscoelastic foam but it is also why so many customers complaint about it. Basically, it gets softer (more elastic) when warmer and harder (more viscous) in cooler environments. Humidity also affects its performance which is why viscoelastic foam is not recommended for boat cabins or places where it is always cold.

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A Critical Eye On The Latest Mattress Technologies

Known Brands

What is the secret behind Tempur-Pedic mattress technology and why is it in the top 5 most popular brands alongside the likes of Sensus, Isotonic, Bergad and Sealy? The answer is that it uses good quality, high density, heat responsive foam.

How Long Does It Last?

What affects the expected lifetime of a visco elastic memory foam mattress and do Tempurpedic mattresses last longer? The answer is years and years as long as it's made of better quality, higher-density foam.

Real NASA Link

Many manufacturers claim memoryfoam was first used by the NASA Space Program to boost sales for their foam mattresses.

NASA never did use that basic material in the 1960s. NASA beds or space beds simply do not exist as such.

The truth is the Swedish Tempurpedic company did eventually come up with a reliable formula now used in the best-selling Tempurpedic beds.

While Tempurpedic pillows are commonly known as Swedish foam pillows, not all such products made in Sweden are made of the so-called NASA pillow foam.

Authenticity Test

How can you check if your purchase as good as a authentic Tempur mattress? You can try the wine glass test, the egg test, or the fridge test.