Memory foam molds to fit each person since it’s designed to respond to pressure and heat from the body. Once the weight of your body is lifted, the foam returns to its original form and shape. Consider the following benefits and drawbacks before buying.
1. Great Contouring and Support
Memory foam is known for its ability to both conform to the shape of your head and support it. This prevents your head from sinking in too deeply like it would in a regular pillow. It’s made to distribute weight evenly, avoiding unnecessary strain on the neck and spine.
2. Pressure Point Relief
Since it can contour and support, it makes a great pillow for people with pressure points in the neck, shoulders, and back area. Its conforming nature cradles your neck to save it from taking awkward and uncomfortable turns. But if you find that it causes you neck pain, it might have to do with your sleeping position. (Continue Reading: How to Sleep with Neck Pain)
3. Spine Alignment
Holding and supporting the neck in place means the spine can follow suit. It lets your body relax properly – giving it the opportunity to heal and regenerate whilst you sleep. Now that sounds like a good and productive snooze!
4. May Help with Snoring
For the same reasons as above, a good sleeping posture can keep the airways open through the night. When the head and neck are aligned with the spine, the air passages also stay aligned and remain open to allow for proper functioning of the respiratory tract.
