Four out of every five adults will experience back pain at some stage in their life. If you find that you are waking with back pain every morning, your bed could be to blame.
Sleeping on an uncomfortable and unsupported bed could be making your back pain worse. Mattresses that are old, worn or lumpy can cause a dip in the bed, putting pressure on your spine, causing back strain and stress on your joints.
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We’re very proud to be a retailer of the Kaymed Therma~Phase+ range. As a recognised Kaymed stockist, Dalzell’s has a wide selection of Kaymed beds, mattresses and headboards available in store and online.
Kaymed has been at the forefront of sleep technology for well over a century. Leading the way in gel and visco-elastic technologies, Kaymed’s stunning bed and mattress collections include Therma~Phase+, Gel Breathe, V85® and Mighty Bed®.
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Sleeping on a saggy, uncomfortable bed could not only cost you up to an hour’s sleep a night but it also could be contributing to your back problem. Ideally, your mattress should mould to your body; too soft and your body will slouch which could result in back pain; too firm and your hips and shoulders pressure points could feel discomfort.
The way you sleep may also be causing you pain. By adapting your sleep position you can help relieve some of the symptoms experienced when sleeping. We look at various sleep positions and work out what’s best for your back.
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If you are about to be discharged from the hospital, your home must be prepared for return. Patients returning home from hospital may need special adaptations to their home or assistance with their basic needs.
Getting your home ready after surgery will mean you’ve one less thing to worry about so you can concentrate on getting better. We’ve set out below some of the things you need to consider.
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Sleep apnoea occurs when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. The most common type is called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Symptoms and signs can include snoring, stopping breathing during sleep, waking a lot during the night and making gasping or choking noises.
One way of reducing mild sleep apnoea symptoms is by raising your head in bed while you sleep. An adjustable bed is ideal for this.
Continue reading If you’re considering purchasing an adjustable bed, you may qualify for VAT relief. Financial aid for electric beds differs according to where you live. In the UK, to be eligible for VAT exemption on adjustable beds, you have to meet specific criteria.
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Modern-day electric beds are designed with both functionality and style in mind. Long gone are the days of unwieldy and cumbersome hospital beds being brought home. Nowadays, people buy adjustable beds for numerous reasons.
Health reasons, mobility, post-surgery or as a luxurious alternative to a standard bed, there are many advantages in choosing an electric adjustable bed. We’ve set out these below.
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With more people living longer quality of life in our later years takes on more importance. Being mobile is central to ageing well and for our mental and physical wellbeing.
According to the Centre for Ageing Better, “The homes that people live in significantly impact on their wellbeing and ability to live their lives the way they want to. Research shows that 80 per cent of homeowners aged 65 and over wish to stay where they are”.
Adapting our homes to our changing mobility needs is essential in maintaining independence. An adjustable bed is just one way that we can enhance our mobility while improving quality of life.
Below we set out the reasons why electric adjustable beds assist people with maintaining mobility. They offer numerous health benefits, contribute to assisted living and staying independent, and improve sleep
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Sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing. For anyone with arthritis, lack of sleep can make symptoms worse. Studies have shown that people with arthritis are 80% more likely to experience poor sleep. Poor sleep cycles can become established, and people living with arthritis can find getting to sleep and staying asleep a problem. One way to eliminate this cycle is by sleeping on an electric bed.
Adjustable beds offer several benefits to help people with arthritis sleep better. They also help alleviate pain symptoms from sleeping in an uncomfortable position. In the following post, we outline five ways that an adjustable bed can help you get a better night’s sleep.
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A telltale sign that you’re not getting the best sleep is waking up with aches and pains caused by an uncomfortable bed. Sleeping on an adjustable electric bed is an excellent way of getting restful sleep.
Research tells us that adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night to function at our best. For many, though, this is not the reality. Sleep issues such as falling over to sleep or waking through the night are common complaints.
So why are adjustable beds better for sleeping? We’ve set out below six reasons why an electric bed will not only help you nod off but also help you stay asleep through the night.
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