Adjustable beds are becoming increasingly popular as more people discover their many benefits. In addition to comforts such as varied head and foot positions, a wireless remote control, massage options, and much more, an adjustable bed can help increase blood flow, decrease snoring and add optimal support for sore joints and other ailments.
Adjustable beds were initially associated only with hospitals and health care, however that has changed significantly and these beds have evolved into luxurious and stylish additions for any home. If you’re serious about sleep, then investigate the benefits of an adjustable bed. They’re like the Rolls Royce of beds.
If you suffer from any of the following, an adjustable bed could make the world of difference:
- Chronic pain
- Shoulder arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Discomfort from recent back or neck surgery
- Can only really get comfortable in an inclined position, such as when seated in a recliner
The ability to adjust either the head or foot of the bed, or both, and to sleep inclined with a steady level of support can help ease discomfort and facilitate better sleep. For those who suffer from osteoarthritis, sleeping slightly inclined and with the right support can help minimise joint compression and provide a more comfortable sleep.
Adjustable beds can also improve blood circulation, help minimise snoring, and provide optimal support for sore joints.
The Sealy Posturematic Adjustable Power Base comes with a wireless remote, the option to programme custom positions as well as pre-set TV and zero-gravity positions. Other features of this world-class bed include a powerlift motor with a 270kg lifting capacity, LCD clock, alarm function, flashlight, indirect lighting, free-fall design safety feature, and a dual, variable-intensity massage function.
What is the “zero-gravity” position?
The zero-gravity position is often associated with adjustable beds – it’s one of the greatest benefits of these beds – but it was NASA who identified the benefits of this sleep position. This position is used to support the spines and bodies of astronauts as a spacecraft leaves the earth’s surface.
In zero-gravity, the head is raised slightly, and the knees are slightly bent as the legs are raised to about heart level. This position encourages relaxation as gravity is evenly distributed throughout the body.