A good night’s sleep is vital in today’s hectic, stress-filled world, but with an estimated 16 million people in the UK not getting enough sleep, it’s clearly something we are struggling with.
These days, there are countless sleep aids, tricks, accessories, and styles of beds that promise a blissful slumber and it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start and what to trust.
Adjustable beds are a relatively new entry into the market and in this article, we’re going to be examining the benefits and drawbacks to get a clear idea of whether it’s really worth it.
What is an adjustable bed?
An adjustable bed is exactly what you’d think it is - a bed that can be adjusted to different angles and that allows you to go from lying down to sitting upright with a simple flick of a switch. You’ve no doubt seen adjustable beds in hospitals and retirement homes, but their use goes far beyond that.
One of FlexiSpot’s newest additions is the Adjustable Bed Base EB01, which comes with a head adjustment range between 0 and 60 degrees along with three separate height options, 3”, 6” and 9”, which can also be fit into many existing bed frames.
Who needs an adjustable bed?
Adjustable beds are designed to be versatile for several different purposes. For those suffering from back or neck pain or who have difficulties raising and lowering themselves from a lying position, an adjustable bed makes life significantly easier.
They are also excellent for alleviating some of that discomfort during pregnancy and are also a proven option for tackling sleep apnea and snoring, which we’ll go into a little more in the advantages.
Adjustable beds are also great for those who sleep either on their front or on their side as it allows you to raise your head and neck slightly which in turn reduces the pressure on the rest of your body.
In short, adjustable beds offer an excellent level of comfort and flexibility, but their real benefit can be seen for those suffering from injuries and chronic pain, or the elderly and pregnant.
What are the advantages of an adjustable bed?
Comfort is probably the best place to start. An adjustable bed frame along with a high-quality mattress is likely to deliver outstanding comfort while allowing you to adapt the bed to your own preferences.
But the advantages really become clear for those stuffing from specific issues. For anybody who has significant back or spinal pain, the process of raising themselves in the morning can be a torrid experience and one that can be much improved with the aid of an adjustable bed.
Even if you don’t fall into the category of serious back pain, an adjustable bed can almost certainly offer you something. They have been shown to help with arthritis, aid the digestion process, and also act as a remedy for sleep apnea, snoring, and asthma. The problem with all of these conditions is our rather unnatural tendency to lie completely flat in bed, which can inflame our joints, restricts our digestive system, and puts pressure on our neck causing us to snore.
Are there any disadvantages?
The biggest disadvantage surrounding adjustable beds has long been the price. For a long time, if you wanted something top-quality, you needed to splash out at least £1000, but times have changed. With the Adjustable Bed Base EB01, you get an excellent adjustable bed for under £400 along with a 30-day risk-free trial to customers who place an order on our website and a full refund for returned items, including the cost of shipping and handling to receive the bed base.
Weight and noise are two other factors that many will point to as disadvantages, but our adjustable bed comes in at a surprisingly light 75.4lbs and with a motor that keeps below 50 decibels - about the same as a quiet refrigerator. People are also often worried about weight capacity on adjustable beds but the Bed Base EB01 comes with a maximum weight of 600lbs - which should be easily enough for two people to use.
Is an adjustable bed worth it?
So after all of that, are adjustable beds really worth it? We believe so. While they may not be needed for a larger number of people, for those stuffing from back or neck pain, or some of the specific conditions mentioned above, an adjustable bed can make a huge difference.
Now that prices have come down without needing to reduce quality, now is the perfect time to make that purchase and enjoy the excellent benefits of an adjustable bed.
