Maybe. The most common type of Sleep Apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea in which, as the name suggests, the air ways are blocked by fatty deposits, body position, etc. Usually the ‘apneas’ last for only a couple seconds before the sleeper wakes and changes positions, but this can occur many times in each hour, thus seriously disrupting the deep sleep we all need to revive and restore.
If you are one of over 20 Million Americans estimated to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, you are likely well aware of the frustration and discontent sleeping can present. Many doctors recommend side sleeping with specially contoured pillows to promote optimal breathing, however many people find this uncomfortable.
Overweight individuals tend to be more susceptible to OSA. Unfortunately, overweight people also tend to report discomfort and inability to side sleep due to pressure points. In an innerspring-type mattress, your skeletal system is being pulled down by gravity, while the coils are pushing up. This leaves your skin and muscles to be squeezed in between, which is why you may notice limbs “falling asleep”.
With Memory Foam Beds, the greatest benefit
is the material’s ability to significantly reduce the pressure points placed upon your hips and shoulders while supporting all of the curves and contours unique to you. For many people, this would allow comfortable side sleeping, and possibly reduce the impact of OSA, allowing a more restful slumber.
Most retailers carry In-Home Sleep Trial policies, meaning that if you don’t like the mattress after a couple of months or don’t feel any difference, you may return or exchange it making the investment nearly risk-free. Do make sure you are buying temperature sensitive memory foam that is over 5 lb density for the maximum benefit, and try it out for at least a month to let your body adjust.
Tags: beds, mattresses, memory foam, Sleep Apnea, Tempurpedic
