Why choose an adjustable bed?
Beds are generally seen as a place to get a good night’s sleep, a peaceful rest, and recovery from the stresses, trials, and tribulations the day may bring. Although a good adjustable bed can send you into a long and blissful sleep, that doesn’t have to be its only purpose; it could actively help your body, too.
Here are just some of the benefits of having an adjustable bed:
Combat back pain
If you’ve ever experienced back pain, you’ll be aware of how disruptive it can be when you’re trying to get a decent night’s sleep. Imagine if the discomfort and pain of having to shape your body to a flat mattress were suddenly eliminated, and you were given a remote control that could allow your bed to adjust to your shape!
Ultimate comfort
Adjustable beds can provide a wealth of comfort and luxury – many even have a handy massage function – but they can also be very therapeutic in helping people with conditions such as arthritis and asthma. Many are also used as contract beds within the healthcare industry.
Pressure relief
When you’re lying flat on your back on a regular bed, you’ll find that most of your weight is focused on various pressure points, like your hips and shoulders. In this position, try placing your hand under the arch of your back to demonstrate this point – easy, isn’t it? Adjustable beds can actively lower and raise different parts in order to provide support where you need it most; this relieves the pressure on parts of your body where you experience the most aches and pains. This is why adjustable beds for the elderly are so popular.
Easier access
Many people can experience trouble getting in and out of bed for various reasons – such mobility issues can also make raising yourself to a sitting position exceptionally difficult. The act of elevating your head and back, even just slightly, can also help with symptoms of acid reflux and can open your airways if you suffer from asthma or breathing difficulties. It could even help reduce snoring!
Aids circulation
Long periods of sitting or standing can leave you with fluid retention and leg cramps, which some people are more prone to than others. Elevating the legs even a little during sleep can help alleviate these symptoms by reducing pressure and improving your circulation throughout your entire body. This can also help with heart problems and arthritis!
Choice
There is currently a wide variety of styles, brands, and features to consider when you’re in the market for an adjustable or adjustamatic (cross between adjustable and automatic) bed. Many now come with a luxurious massage feature with powerful vibrations you can feel through your mattress. You can also choose between a wireless or wired control system, and brackets so you can fit the bed against your existing headboard.
