DOCTOR MATTREZZ SERIES Why DOCTOR MATTREZZ & What is Memory Foam (MF)? In our experience not everybody is familiar as to what Visco Elastic Memory Foam is (often called nasa memory foam). We therefore felt it prudent to outline its properties and benefits, as shown below. Visco Elastic Memory Foam is probably the biggest revolution that has hit the bedding, orthopedic and healthcare market since the early 1990?s. Whilst memory foam products have taken the Indian market by storm during the last 5 years, If the current rate of growth continues in India, it is foreseeable that in the not too distant future memory foam mattresses will replace the use of traditional mattresses. Visco Elastic Memory Foam is a by-product of NASA space technology. Originally developed to reduce the effect of G Forces on astronauts by supporting and reducing the pressures their bodies are subjected to during takeoff and re-entering the earth?s atmosphere. Memory foam has a unique open cell structure that reacts and responds to body heat and weight by molding to the contours of your body, therefore optimizing the support it can give you by almost eliminating all pressure points your body is usually subjected to. It is the most effective material for relieving pressure points and used in hospitals throughout the world for prevention of pressure sores and has multiple orthopedic and other health benefits. Memory foam reduces the need to toss and turn during the night by up to 80%!!! The need to toss and turn is due to the creation of pressure points and one of the most common reasons for a restless and disturbed sleep. Most people actually suffer from this. With memory foam you will probably get the best night?s sleep you ever had. Anyone suffering from arthritic or rheumatic conditions, joint inflammation, skeletal diseases or disorders, neck and back problems etc. could hugely benefit by using our Doctor Mattrezz Memory Foam Mattress / Toppers & Pillow Below is the areas of the body that could be greatly benefited by using our Doctor Mattrezz Memory Foam Mattress / Toppers & Pillow 1) Head: Our memory foam products can prevent or alleviate headaches, migraines, jaw ache, teeth grinding and tinnitus (Ringing in ears). 2) Neck: Correct alignment can alleviate general neck and tension pain, reduce discomfort due to vertebrae, nerve, numbness, ankylosing spondylitis (chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting spinal joints) spondyl arthropathies (like Reiters syndrome and psoriatic arthritis) pains. 3) Shoulders: Can reduce fibromyalgia (fibrositis) and frozen shoulder syndrome problems and pain. 4) Arms and Hands: Can relieve general arm and tennis elbow problems and alleviate pins and needles, numb arms and ?dead hand? disorders. 5) Upper Back: Can reduce back, Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) and scoliosis pain and problems 6) Ribs and Ribcage: Correct body posture can alleviate rib and ribcage pains, enhance breathing and therefore ease respiratory problems. 7) Lower Back: Appropriate pelvic/lumbar support can greatly lessen lower back, sciatic, sacroiliac, joint, pubic symphysis, and coccygenic and nerve root pains. 8) Hips: Hip irritations and pain can be lessened by reducing pressure points. Provides excellent support after operations and during recovery. 9) Knees: Can mitigate aching knees, arthritic and cruciate ligament trouble. Provides excellent support after operations. 10) Ankles and Feet: By evenly distributing pressure our memory foam mattresses/toppers can ease and help problems due to restless leg syndrome, sore ankles and achilles tendon. Mattress Maintenance And Care Do's Do give your new mattress time to ?air? upon removal from its plastic packaging. Dispose of all plastic packaging as soon as possible. New mattresses may have a new bed smell that may take a couple weeks to dissipate. Do carry your mattress flat on its side. It?s easier to handle and you?ll be less likely to damage the mattress o vacuum your mattress periodically. It prevents dust from setting in. Do keep your bedding clean. We suggest using a mattress pad. A quality, washable mattress pad will help keep the mattress free from stains. If you're determined to tackle a stain, use mild soap with cold water and rub lightly. Don't ever soak a mattress or foundation. Buying a mattress protector is a good idea, it would prevent and liquid from entering the mattress, and is ideal for parents who have children with bed-wetting issues. Do rotate your mattress occasionally from head to toe, to prolong the comfort and support life. Body indentations are a normal occurrence in your new mattress and indicate that the upholstery layers are conforming to your body?s individual contours. Only body-indentations greater than 2 inches mean sagging. Do retain the original bill as well as the guarantee card, to enable quick processing of warranty claims. Dont's Do not use dry cleaning fluid of any type on your mattress. These chemicals will damage some of the construction materials. Do not allow your mattress to get wet. Some of the upholstery materials may compress. Protect it from water or other liquids. In the event that your mattress becomes wet, absorb the wetness with tissues and dry the mattress indoors under a fan. Do not let anyone stand or jump on your mattress. It was not built for that type of weight distribution or abuse. Do not bend your new mattress more than 20 degrees. Such treatment may damage the innerspring unit. Flex rather than bend the mattress when going through doorways. What type of mattress to buy? Based on our extensive sales experience, age group and the physical build play a vital role in mattress selection. We have designed a chart to help choose the mattress type. Try this simple test to check for right support: While lying on your back, slide the flat of your hand into the hollow of your back. If your hand slides in very easily or there?s a gap, the bed is too firm (lending pressure to your hips and shoulders). If it?s really difficult to slide your hand in at all and you feel as if you are sinking into the mattress, then the bed is probably too soft for you. (Source:The Sleep Council) Understand your back, and why back-pain is caused? The spine (or the back) is an engineering marvel in itself and it is the main support system for the entire body. The spine is made up of vertebrae and the muscles which hold the vertebrae together. The spine acts as a flexible shock-absorber by distributing the mechanical stresses caused by movements. Back problems are essentially caused due to bad posture of the spine. If the spine is not in the right posture there is a shift in pressure to a particular region of the spine rather than disbursement of the pressure throughout the spine. The area of the spine which has the increased pressure tends to hurt. Why is sleeping posture so important? Sleep is essentially the resting and healing period for the entire body including the spine. It is important that while we sleep the entire spine is relaxed and no pressure builds up in any particular region of the spine. This is where the mattress you choose plays a critical role. A good mattress should maintain the normal posture of the spine. Try this simple test to check for right support: While lying on your back, slide the flat of your hand into the hollow of your back. If your hand slides in very easily or there?s a gap, the bed is too firm (lending pressure to your hips and shoulders). If it?s really difficult to slide your hand in at all and you feel as if you are sinking into the mattress, then the bed is probably too soft for you. (Source:The Sleep Council) Understand your back, and why back-pain is caused? The spine (or the back) is an engineering marvel in itself and it is the main support system for the entire body. The spine is made up of vertebrae and the muscles which hold the vertebrae together. The spine acts as a flexible shock-absorber by distributing the mechanical stresses caused by movements. Back problems are essentially caused due to bad posture of the spine. If the spine is not in the right posture there is a shift in pressure to a particular region of the spine rather than disbursement of the pressure throughout the spine. The area of the spine which has the increased pressure tends to hurt. Why is sleeping posture so important? Sleep is essentially the resting and healing period for the entire body including the spine. It is important that while we sleep the entire spine is relaxed and no pressure builds up in any particular region of the spine. This is where the mattress you choose plays a critical role. A good mattress should maintain the normal posture of the spine
