All About Memory Foam
Memory foam was developed by NASA for space use, but can benefit earth bound hounds just as well.

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Memory foam is a household name at this point. You have probably heard of it in conjunction with mattresses, but you may not really know what it is.

Memory foam is one of the many advances and conveniences we enjoy as a result of the research in the space program. NASA created memory foam in response to the need for safer aircraft cushions. Its original name was ‘slow spring back foam.’ It was later called ‘temper foam.’

Memory foam helped NASA to reduce the amount of force sustained by astronauts as they reentered our planet’s atmosphere. They realized that astronauts were sustaining pressure points from the force during lift-off as well. NASA needed something to act as a shock absorber for the bodies of the astronauts. Made from polyurethane, memory foam is viscous and dense, so that it reacts to your body heat by softening. This means the memory foam forms to the shape of your body quickly. It is the open-cell structure of memory foam that allows it to mold to a structure and then later spring back to its original shape.

Eventually, the creator of memory foam worked with NASA to commercialize it as a product for household use. But first hospitals took notice and began using memory foam for patients at risk for bed sores. Memory foam then expanded into wheelchair seat cushions. The material also began to be standard in helmet liners and other sports equipment.

The manufacturing process for memory foam is challenging so the public domain was slow to take it on. It was the Swedish company, Tempur-Pedic, who brought memory foam to the imaginations of the public. Memory foam beds hit the market and many who suffered from chronic back pain, joint pain, and other chronic health issues swore by the new technology. Chiropractors often recommend memory foam beds and pillows to their clients. Many report that memory foam beds and pillows made a huge different in their health.

Now it is used in mattresses and their toppers, as well as pillows. Memory foam beds are dense, so they are quite heavy. They also tend to be costly. When you’re shopping for a memory foam mattress, you want to look at density, which is measured in IFD (force in pounds). This is the measurement of the force  required to make a dent of a single inch’s depth into the foam. The rating you want is 4 or higher. Any memory foam mattress rated at a 4 or higher is considered high quality.

Now you can find memory foam dog beds. Who would’ve thought that technology made by NASA would end up being used to increase the health and wellbeing of your pet? Memory foam dog beds help alleviate pressure on your pet’s joints, and reduce the tossing and turning he does while sleeping. That means his rest is more restorative and restful, which helps his overall health.

Memory foam dog beds are really orthopedic beds. They provide cushioning for joints and pressure points. Just like memory foam works as a shock absorber for astronauts’ bodies, memory foam dog beds absorb pressure and shock to your dog’s body. Memory foam beds protect you from pressure points and additional joint pain as you sleep, doesn’t your pet deserve the same?

Memory foam dog beds help you care for your dog and reduce pain to his joints. If your dog is a large breed or an older dog, you definitely want to consider these beds. But dogs with joint problems can benefit as well. Memory foam dog beds are revolutionizing caring for your dog.