5 Benefits of an Adjustable Mattress Base
Most of us spend a significant amount of time researching and looking for the right mattress, and for good reason — studies indicate that the average American spends nearly half our lives, or about 36 years, lying in bed. Interestingly, most shoppers don’t give much thought to their mattress base, also commonly called the foundation. The base supports the mattress and there are many different types, including box springs, slats, and adjustable versions. With furniture stores in Sarasota frequently offering a complimentary foundation when you purchase a mattress, it makes sense that most people don’t shop around more.
However, high-quality mattress bases, particularly adjustable ones, have numerous benefits, including improving your sleep quality and alleviating certain sleep conditions.
What Exactly Is an Adjustable Mattress Base?
Adjustable mattress bases hinge underneath the mattress in multiple places. This allows you to independently raise or lower your head or feet — or both — to create your individual perfect sleep position.
Whether you’re a side, back, or stomach sleeper, or you like to mix it up, an adjustable mattress base can work for you. The best part, though, is that adjustable bases can be used with just about all modern mattresses. Memory foam, latex foam, and even many innerspring mattresses are all compatible with adjustable foundations. That means you can reap the benefits of an adjustable base without having to buy a brand-new mattress.
Benefits of an Adjustable Mattress Bases
Because adjustable foundations offer so much more control over your sleep position in comparison to traditional mattress bases, they come with significant health benefits.
Improve Sleep Apnea and Reduce Snoring
Doctors often recommend that people who suffer from sleep apnea, severe snoring issues, and asthma sleep in an elevated position. This alleviates pressure on the lungs and windpipe, allowing air to more effectively flow out the mouth or nose. With an adjustable mattress base, you can easily achieve this elevated sleeping position without needing to stack several pillows.
Relieve Back Pain
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 57% of American adults experience sleep-related pain, which most commonly affects the lower back. This is primarily caused by misalignments in the spine or uneven pressure on different parts of the body during sleep. Elevating the head during sleep can reduce pressure on the lower back. Further, sleeping with your legs and feet slightly elevated can help align the spine and hips.
Reduce Acid Reflux and Improve Digestion
Raising your head as little as six inches can drastically improve the body’s digestion and reduce acid reflux. Lying totally flat makes the digestion process longer and more difficult for your body. However, this slight inclination helps to position your stomach above your intestines, keeping things moving in the digestive tract.
Improve Circulation and Reduce Swelling
Sleeping with your legs and feet elevated tremendously improves circulation, which in turn reduces swelling. This is helpful in many health conditions including varicose veins and diabetes, plus it can speed up recovery time after injury or surgery, as well as make sleep more comfortable during pregnancy. Many people stack pillows under their legs, but this results in needing to constantly readjust. An adjustable mattress base solves this and keeps the legs consistently elevated.
Ease Insomnia and Improve the Overall Quality of Life
With many of your sleep problems eliminated, you’ll be able to, well, sleep. Consistently getting a good night’s rest has a number of benefits, including reducing stress, improving mental clarity, increasing energy, and promoting a healthier life.
Find an Adjustable Mattress Base
When you’re ready to take back control of your sleep, contact us or stop by any of our five convenient locations to get set up with an adjustable mattress base. Matter Brothers is your local go-to for other Sarasota bedroom furniture also, and we’ve been family-owned and operated for more than 40 years. Trust us, you’ll be getting the best sleep of your life in no time!
