A pillow to our head is like a mattress is for our spine: the wrong ones give you nightmares. Some people spend a fortune on the most suitable mattress but skim over their pillows. But believe me, a good pillow makes all the difference, and it does not have to cost so much. In recent years, more people are joining the memory foam pillow craze. So let me tell you why you should be part of the trend.
What Is Memory Foam?
Memory foam pillows are made from viscoelastic foam, which softens when applied to pressure and heat. They are called “memory foam” because this type of pillow moulds to the shape of your head, neck, and shoulders, and over time it will remember your optimal sleeping position. This is also why it can feel firm for the first few weeks.
According to Sleepopolis, memory foam pillows were originally designed to improve the safety of aircraft cushions. This technology was later adopted by hospitals to provide disabled or immobile patients with the right spinal support and help reduce snoring.
Memory foam eventually entered the bedding industry and soon became a cult favourite due to its many unique benefits. Let’s take a look!
Benefits of a Memory Foam Pillow
1. Spine Alignment
The University of Rochester Medical Center advised that you should let your muscles and ligaments relax while sleeping for optimum healing. Therefore, any kind of pillow that does not prevent muscle strains and help you relax should not be on your list.
The memory foam pillows have an ergonomic design that helps keep the neck in place and aligns the shoulders. As a result of the perfect cushioning, proper spine alignment is guaranteed. This is one of the outstanding strengths that memory foam pillows have that has captured the attention and the heart of many customers, including mine.
2. Prevents Snoring
Most non-foam pillows tilt your head and neck upwards, causing your air passages to close which leads to snoring. But this is not the case with memory foam pillows. When the head and neck are aligned with the spine, the air passages remain open to allow for the proper functioning of the respiratory tract. This pillow will be a perfect choice for anyone who suffers from sleep apnea.
3. Relieves Neck, Shoulder, and Back Pain
Memory foam pillows are meant to conform to your body's unique shape. This conforming nature cradles your neck to save it from taking uncomfortable turns and distribute your weight evenly on the pillow. Consequently, the pillow assists all sleepers with pressure points relief on the shoulders, upper back, and neck area and provides maximum sleep comfort.
So if you spend more than eight hours a day sitting at your desk or suffer from excessive physical activities, you should get a memory foam pillow before the upper body pain takes a toll on your health.
4. Stability
Memory foam pillows are known to have a slow response to pressure. In fact, they absorb energy and prevent it from transferring. Thus, this creates stability by eliminating motion transfer and keeps your neck and spine aligned.
Just like with zero motion transfer mattresses, using a memory foam pillow will prevent sleep interruptions and partner disturbance. The toss and turns of your sleeping buddy will have little effect on you, allowing you to enjoy a night of undisturbed sleep.
5. Hypoallergenic and hygienic
For those who have suffered from asthma for years, you are probably incredibly sensitive to pillows made of feathers or wool which release micro fluff into the air. A memory foam pillow is a far better option for people with allergies because of its tightly packed construction. Moreover, this design does not leave room for dust so you don’t have to worry about the growth of bacteria or mould.
6. Durability
Traditional pillows begin to flatten after a few months of use since they do not absorb your body pressure. They also begin to lump and sag when and wherever constant pressure is applied.
Memory foam pillows can solve this problem since they keep their shape and do not flatten out. Because of the slow response to pressure, these pillows return to their original shape as they cool. By design, they outlive any other pillows. With care, memory foam pillows can stay with you for years.
7. Low maintenance
Many hesitate from buying a memory foam pillow because it is too white, not only the foam itself but also the pillow cover. But brands have already considered this concern and produced a machine-washable cover to take the issue off the customers’ hands.
Whenever there is a stain on the pillow, you can simply take off the cover and throw it in the washing machine. It will come out as good as new.
8. Price
The price range of high-quality memory foam pillows in Malaysia is from RM100 to RM200, which can be a bit pricier than other types of pillows. Our recommendation is Origin Superior Coolmax Latex Pillow, Sonno, made of 100% memory foam, NeckPro’s contour pillow, or one from Chester London.
Whichever you choose, it will be a worthy investment and a great companion in the long run.
Memory foam pillows without a doubt are a wonderful option. If you want a long-lasting and easy to take care pillow that provides you with many great health benefits, you should not hesitate any longer and go get yourself a memory foam right now. I guarantee you, it will be a life-changing purchase!
