Why You Should Own An Adjustable Bed

Today the term adjustable bed is being applied to a number of different technologies and designs. Adjustable beds are growing in popularity and have evolved into an alternative to the average flat bed. Still, there is some confusion about adjustable beds. When it comes to a bed, just what does the term adjustable mean?

There was a time when adjustable beds were seen only in hospitals or other medical settings. What became known as a Fowler or semi-Fowler bed featured hand cranked mechanisms that would raise the head and foot of the bed. The basis for these positions held less to do with patient comfort and more to do with medical necessity. At the turn of the Twentieth Century and as electric motor technology advanced it was became common to see electric adjustable Fowler beds. Both hand operated and motor driven hospital beds are in wide use the world over.

Thanks to advancements in the design for adjustable hospital bed, the technology has matured rapidly over the years. This same technology has been applied with great success to residential beds. There are many reasons why consumers choose to switch from a traditional flat bed to an adjustable bed. Some are purely medical in nature while others are just comfort for comforts sake.

Completely different from an adjustable mattress, an adjustable bed is just that, a bed that adjusts. Adjustable beds are designed to raise the height of the head and the feet, using a mechanism driven by an electric motor. Depending on the design, the drive motors may run on either alternating current or direct current. The user controls the movement of the bed with a hand held control. The controls can be either hard wired to the control circuitry or may be wireless.

Modern adjustable beds are the like the beds many of us remember. Modern adjustable bed bases are often designed to fit inside a regular bed frame. The bed may also be a stand alone design with stylish skirting concealing the mechanical controls. In other words, these new beds are completely unlike the old adjustable hospital bed.

Many people credit demands by the Baby Boom generation for the increase in sales of items such as adjustable beds, hi tech bicycles and reclining furniture. Still others credit the ability of manufacturers to widen the market segment outside the demographic norms.

If you own a traditional flat bed, there are few options available for changing positions. If you are one of those folks who like to watch television while in bed, there is always the old stack of pillows method. If you want to raise you legs, again, the old stack of pillows is handy. The problem with the old stack of pillows is that the pillow can shift, especially while you sleep.

Health Benefits

Would you like a back massage or full body massage while you are in bed? If you own a traditional flat bed you can hire a massage therapist or buy a massage pad. With an adjustable bed, you can find just the right position for reading, watching television or just relaxing. Many adjustable beds offer optional massage features, some with automatic timers, allowing you to fully relax without the need to turn the massage function off.

If you suffer from medical maladies like back aches, circulatory problems, and even acid reflux disease, an adjustable bed might be just the thing for you. Folks who suffer with acid reflux disease are often advised to sleep with the head and shoulders in a slightly elevated position. Circulatory problems often affect the legs and patients are advised to sleep with the legs elevated above the heart. These positions have roots in medical discoveries made by several renowned physicians including Fowler and Trendelenburg. An adjustable bed provides the ideal solution for these and a variety of other physical ailments.

An adjustable bed is a stylish, durable and affordable way to get a good night’s sleep. Sweet dreams can be yours with the purchase of a quality adjustable bed.