Health Benefits of Electric Adjustable Beds
Electric beds can be adjusted into various positions to make sleeping more comfortable. They allow you to raise the whole bed or adjust the head and foot end using a remote control.
Offering a wide range of benefits for people who have underlying health conditions or mobility issues, electric adjustable beds can help reduce the discomfort that can arise from sleeping on an unsupportive bed or from a poor sleeping position.
In this post, we’ll look at the benefits of an adjustable bed for anyone suffering from mobility issues, back or other chronic pain such as arthritis, respiratory ailments, leg swelling conditions such as oedema and digestive problems.
- Mobility Issues
For people living alone or those who are bedbound, electric beds offer a degree of independence and can enhance a person’s quality of life. If you have a condition that affects your mobility, electric beds allow you to independently control your sleeping position through easy to use controls.
An electric bed can not only assist you with getting in and out of bed, but it can also provide support with sitting up and lying down. Using a remote control, simply choose a sitting or lying position that best meets your optimum support and comfort levels.
2. Back Pain And Arthritis
Four out of every five adults will experience back pain at some stage in their life. Whilst there are many physical and psycho-social factors that contribute to back pain, a good supportive bed has an important role to play in relieving these conditions.
For anyone with back pain issues, such as sciatica, arthritis, back injury or muscle pain, an electrically adjustable bed can be positioned to provide contouring support where it is needed.
A dual motor control electric bed such as the Sherborne Devonshire Adjustable Bed, offers even more flexibility as it allows for independent adjustment for the upper and lower body.
For lower back pain, it is recommended that you elevate your feet. Whereas, you can help alleviate upper back pain by raising the upper part of the body. However, as with any back pain or injury-related condition, you should seek professional medical advice.
Many electric beds also benefit from massage controls which can help to relieve sore muscles and aching joints gently.
3. Respiratory Conditions
Sleeping on an electric bed in an elevated position can help alleviate respiratory conditions such as Sleep Apnea, Snoring or Asthma. Elevating the head in an adjustable bed helps increase airflow, thereby reducing any blockages to the nasal passages, allowing for a more comfortable night’s sleep.
People with sleep apnoea experience interrupted breathing during sleep. And while it is treatable with a variety of treatment options, such as making changes to your lifestyle, sleeping in the correct position will also help to relieve the symptoms.
An adjustable electric bed can also help people with allergies or asthma in a similar way as sleeping with your head raised greatly reduces nasal and sinus pressure during the night.
Some adjustable beds come with massage functions; particularly beneficial if you suffer from poor circulation. The massage function reduces pressure and aids blood flow through the body. Massaging the limbs is helpful in preventing bedsores.
4. Leg Swelling
Leg swelling conditions such as oedema can also be alleviated by elevating the affected lower limbs above heart level.
Adjusting the bed angle is more effective than a pillow or cushion being used to elevate the affected areas as you’ll be able to keep your swollen ankles, feet or legs raised without the worry of the pillow support slipping from under you during the night.
5. Digestive Issues and Sleep Position
For anyone that suffers from digestive problems such as acid reflux or heartburn, lying flat can often exacerbate these conditions. Lying flat on a bed allows acid and other stomach contents from the oesophagus to travel upwards, causing discomfort and pain.
It’s generally recommended by health professionals that you raise the upper body and head to ease symptoms like acid reflux or heartburn when sleeping. An electric adjustable bed allows you to gently raise the head and torso to prevent any stomach problems affecting your sleep.
Electric Beds at Dalzells
If you would like more information on adjustable beds, browse our online store or visit our showroom in Markethill. We’re easily accessible, just off the A28 between the cities of Armagh and Newry; 30 minutes from Lisburn, 45 from Belfast, an hour from Dublin and Derry~Londonderry.
We’re also ideally located to serve the local towns of Banbridge, Dungannon, Portadown, Drogheda and Monaghan. We always have a good stock of adjustable beds on display from leading brands Sherborne Upholstery, Hestia Motion and MiBed. What’s more, we carry stock for immediate delivery or collection. With additional discounts for Multibuy, Free Delivery and our Price Promise, you can be sure you’re getting a great deal. Call or Email today, because we appreciate your business!
