I  have all heard that memory foam is a revolution in how we sleep. But is it really as good as they say?

What is worth remembering is that everyone is different. Whilst one person may love nothing more than sleeping on the most luxurious silk and may struggle to get to sleep unless they are sung a lullaby by angelic maidens and rocked gently, others may be perfectly happy falling asleep against a crate of rotting goose flesh.

Therefore, as with anything, this new type of mattress may not be to everyone’s taste. So just what does it offer and how do you know if the benefits are for you?

Well, firstly, it moulds to the shape of the sleeper. This may not instantly seem like much of a benefit, but it does achieve many things. Firstly, it reduces pressure all over the body ensuring that rather than bones and joints taking the whole weight of the sleeper, that the weight is shared evenly all over the body. In turn, this means that sleepers will very rarely find themselves tossing and turning, something that is usually a direct result of the sleeper attempting to get the most comfortable weight distribution to reduce pressure. In turn, many different physical maladies can be remedied from headaches and neck problems through to all sorts of internal problems.

However, one of the biggest benefits of using memory foam is that it can do all this without necessarily reducing individual preferences for bed type. By getting foam cut to size you can create a topper that can be used on top of your own mattress, thereby reducing pressure on the body without the cost of a full mattress, whilst simultaneously being able to keep your bed as firm or soft as you prefer.

Whilst having foam cut to size to create a topper won’t be for everyone’s preferences, it does offer exibility to ensure that almost everyone can benefit from a great night’s sleep.