We are always the first to tell you that the best sleep of your life starts with the right mattress, but today, we’re expanding our motto to the next level. Healthy sleep is not just about the quality of your mattress—it is also about the foundation.
As the name suggests, a mattress foundation is the cornerstone of deep, uninterrupted sleep. Along with standard bed frames, adjustable bed bases can literally elevate you toward better slumber, but aside from this benefit, there are other perks, namely improved health and sheer convenience (for your own personal fun).
From our catalog, Scott Living and Enso stock amazingly versatile options. While all models come with a wireless remote, some bases have a metal frame and others are outfitted in breathable fabric for an upscale look. Among other features, adjustable bases may include independent head and foot controls, programmable memory settings, full-body massage capabilities, and under-bed LED lighting.
In case you aren’t already convinced, our Colder’s experts have listed 9 adjustable bases benefits. Check them out!
Sleep Benefits
First, let’s uncover some of the ways an adjustable base can whisk you away to dreamland without a hitch:
1. Relieve back pain
While there are many prescriptions for a bad back, here is ours: an adjustable bed base. If you suffer from back pain, then you know lying flat on your back can increase tension on your muscles and joints. Since adjustable bases allow you to raise your upper body and elevate your legs, they can help you find a sleep position that brings you relief—or keep it from happening in the first place.
Here is an additional pro tip: Sleeping with an elevated head and slightly raised knees maintains the natural curve of your spine. And if you sleep on your side, you can also choose to tuck a pillow between your knees to reduce strain on your hips.
2. Ease restless leg syndrome
This scenario might sound familiar. Do you sometimes experience an irresistible urge to move your legs while lying in bed? Often accompanied by sensations like tingling, burning, and general jitteriness, this annoyance is a condition known as restless leg syndrome. And because this phenomenon hinders sleep, restless leg syndrome is considered a sleep disorder.
Luckily, sweet relief comes in the form of an adjustable bed. Sure, establishing consistent exercise and bedtime routines are first and foremost, but we can’t think of a better excuse to opt into a luxurious sleep experience. On nights that your body isn’t on the same page as your tired brain, an adjustable bed can allow you to move more freely to get comfortable. Plus, if your mattress or base has a built-in massage feature, you can give it a whirl to see if it can relieve any pain.
3. Reduce snoring!
Does your partner’s snoring shiver you awake in the middle of the night? Or perhaps you are the snorer robbing your spouse of a good night’s sleep. Either way, you might know that this cacophony is caused by breathing problems, but did you know that an adjustable bed base can help those who suffer from asthma, sleep apnea, and snoring?
Using an elevated base to raise the head takes the weight off the windpipe, which allows for better airflow while lying down.
Health Benefits
We know a quality mattress is beneficial to your sleep hygiene, but did you know your selection can also impact your musculoskeletal, digestive, and circulatory health? In general, we implore you to contact your primary care physician if you have trouble sleeping or experience pain while in bed. In the meantime, here are just a few ways an adjustable base can improve your physical wellbeing:
4. Enable easier mobility in and out of bed
The impact of an adjustable bed goes beyond comfort. Since this type of mattress foundation enables you to keep a natural seated posture, an adjustable base can provide relief to people with chronic pain and seniors who could benefit from a gentle boost to settle into bed and ease out of it.
5. Prevent acid reflux
Coffee addicts: We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like our daily morning fix may be to blame for our digestive issues. If regularly consumed in excess, caffeine and other acidic constituents of our daily diet—like citrus fruits, spicy foods, alcohol, and (gasp!) milk chocolate—may cause heartburn.
If digestion of these foods occurs while you’re lying down, it makes it easier for stomach acid to travel back up the digestive tract, triggering a burning sensation and an onslaught of acid reflux symptoms, such as nausea, random gagging, vomiting, bloating, and gas. And we can imagine how any of these issues can rob us of a peaceful night’s sleep.
Along with incorporating more mild greens in your diet, we believe relief can be found in an adjustable bed. Keeping your head elevated will help prevent all that acid from backing up into your esophagus.
6. Enhance circulation
Did you know your sleep position can influence your circulation? Well, it’s true! Your blood pressure begins to drop while you’re drifting away, and you can help the process along by adjusting your bed foundation to further reduce pressure. Setting your adjustable base to the zero-gravity position (i.e., your thighs are supported at an angle of about 126 degrees) can help enhance blood and oxygen flow for those with circulatory issues.
The most common risk factors associated with circulatory issues include age, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and an inactive lifestyle.
Fun Benefits
Now that we got all the pragmatic stuff out of the way, here are some adjustable bases benefits that can make life fun:
7. Watch TV with ease!
It looks like your couch has been demoted from “the best seat in the house.” Hear us out: With an adjustable bed, you don’t have to awkwardly shuffle between sitting to lying positions at any point—you can do both at the same time!
It’s different from watching TV from your bed, as your back is supported by your mattress instead of a metal or wooden headboard. With a more comfortable seat, you can blissfully enjoy even more programming. Have you been meaning to get to an HBO limited series but just hadn’t found the time? Here is your golden opportunity.
8. Sit up while working on laptop or tablet in bed
During evenings you need to conduct business via your laptop or tablet, whether it’s paying off monthly bills or catching up on your email correspondence, an adjustable bed can become a makeshift home office for you to comfortably work.
From encouraging proper posture to elevating your knees so your laptop is level with your eyes, an adjustable base can function as an ergonomic setup. Happy scrolling!
9. Read comfortably in bed!
One healthy habit tends to lead to the adoption of another healthy habit. That is to say, investing in an adjustable bed for restful sleep may inspire you to read more (or pick up a book for the first time in a long time).
In the same way this type of foundation can perpetuate an inviting environment for binging TV, you may feel compelled to read in your bed more often. And again: This fun benefit rests on the fact that you won’t have to shuffle between positions on a chair to find a “sweet spot” or strain your neck while lying in a regular bed.
Let Us Help You
Browse our digital catalog to find the right foundation for your mattress! Or you can let our experts steer you in the right direction when you call or visit any of our four Southeastern Wisconsin locations. More accessible than ever, our experts are also available via chat!