So is it worth spending so much money just to get a memory foam mattress?  Do they really help to relieve your back pain?  Well there is not really much question about this anymore.  Nowadays there is so much proof and positive research about memory foam mattresses that they are definitely worth the money.

The reason memory foam mattresses are so good is because they give your body so much support while you sleep.  This really helps to relieve back pain, as well as a lot of other joint and muscle pains around the body.

The foam the mattress is made of shapes around the contours of your body, so it supports each part of your body in a way specific to the position you are sleeping in.  As well as this it also provides great warmth and comfort.

There are a lot of manufacturers making memory foam mattresses these days, so it gives you a lot of options. A few of these are:
a) Tempurpedic – These were the first company to make these type of mattresses, and one of the best choices but can be expensive.
b) Sealy – these are the largest makers of mattresses, and are known to be a good brand.  They make three different types, and are the most affordable.
c) Serta – their memory foam mattress is mainly made up of high density foam to support your back.  This is also quite a popular choice.

If you are in the market for a new bed, you may as well spend a bit more (the Sealy ones aren’t that much more than a normal mattress that would be good for your back).  Mattresses last a long time, and you sleep on them every night, so you should make the investment to sleep well for the next 15 years.

If you can’t afford a new memory foam mattress, you can get overlays.  These are basically a thinner version of a memory foam mattress that go over your normal mattress.  These aren’t as good as a full memory foam mattress, but they still provide support to the contours of your body.

Just because memory foam mattresses are popular these days doesn’t mean they aren’t good.  Research has proven that they are good for your back so they will outlast the fad for people that really need them to help with their back pain.