The Unique Benefits of Medical Adjustable Beds

by Jimmy Sturo


With more medical advantages, an adjustable bed finds more functions in a hospital or a nursing home. It provides relief to people who are bed-ridden or those who have to stay in bed for long hours and can be adjusted either manually or electrically.
There are several health benefits from adjustable beds. Adjustable beds ease swelling of the legs and ease back pain. They relieve soreness of the body and soothe neck and shoulder tension. They also offset acid reflux and overnight heartburn. They provide relief for certain parts of the body such as the neck, spine and knees. Adjustable beds are especially useful for people who have degenerative spondylolisthesis, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and other diseases. They are also ideal for people who have just had surgery. Adjustable beds also help in getting in and out of bed; relieving the heart muscle, thus making breathing easier; reliving the stomach muscles and aiding in proper digestion; passive back stretching, and more. Some adjustable beds also have built-in massaging motors in automatic and manual modes.
Medical adjustable beds can also designed to suit the exact requirements of the user. They can be designed to suit the condition of the patient and the exact position the body has to rest on the bed. The bed can also be fitted with a massage system and various other options. Medical adjustable beds are available in twin, queen, king or single sizes and the firmness can also be adjusted as per requirements. They can also be operated electronically by the user and without an attendant.
Medical adjustable beds are particularly useful for disabled, elderly and invalid users, regardless of whether the handicap is permanent or temporary. Their very lightweight control can adjust the head, foot motors, as well as the massaging unit, all simultaneously.
The main components of a medical adjustable bed are: the vertical lifter, the motors, battery backup, retractable cot sides, optional cot side protectors, base cut-outs, locking castors, reflex multi-zone mattress, and therapeutic massage system.
Adjustable beds come in various guises like the pocket spring mattress or the modern foam mattresses. They are also available with the option of screw-in or fixed legs. Fixed-leg beds are more suitable for nursing, allowing positioning the feet of various medical apparatus under the bed.
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An Informative Review of Popular Adjustable Beds

by Jimmy Sturo


This article provides a detailed review of popular adjustable beds available for purchase both on and off-line. Prominent adjustable bed manufacturers include Craftmatic, Sleep Comfort, Sealy, Tempur Pedic, and Spring Air.
Craftmatic Adjustable BedsThe Craftmatic Adjustable Bed Company has been in the marketing of adjustable beds for more than 30 years and the company has sold more than 800,000 adjustable beds across the world. A Craftmatic Adjustable Bed with optional Heat & Massage may provide temporary relief from health problems like low back pain; sliding hiatus hernia; poor local blood circulation; water retention or swelling of the legs; arthritis; rheumatism; aches and pains from fatigue; night heartburn; asthma; stress and tension; joint and muscle inflammation; or neuralgia.
Sleep Comfort Sleep Comfort Adjustable Beds are available in two models -- Standard and Wall-hugger. The company offers twin, full, queen, dual queen, king and dual king adjustable beds and also in several other sizes and shapes. The company also provides mattresses in Dual Firm Coil, Pillowtop Coil, Latex Foam and Visco Memory Foam models. Based in San Diego, California the company supplies adjustable beds to anywhere in the United States.
Sealy Sealy Corporation is the one of the biggest bedding manufacturers in North America. The company, along with its subsidiaries, produces a vast range of mattress and foundation products. Sealy's range includes the conventional bedding products (mattresses and foundations) in the Sealy, Sealy Posturepedic and Sealy Posturepedic Luxury Collection. Moreover, Sealy is also a producer of the important component parts used within the mattress. Sealy Posturepedic, Sealy Posturepedic Luxury Collection, Sealy Backsaver and posture premier, and Reflexion Latex Foam Collection are some of the brands from Sealy. Sealy's products are sold through over 7,000 retailers across North America.
Temper-PedicTemper-Pedic, Inc. is the name of the company that founded the NASA mattress or visco foam mattress. The temper-pedic mattress is made of 100% visco-elastic memory foam. Temper-pedic foam's has the unique specialty of responding to the body's temperature and shape, thus making sleep very comfortable. The Temper-Pedic Company is also known as Tempurpedic, Temperapedic, Tempra Pedic , temprepedic or tempurapedic and is the supplier of the temper-pedic mattress and bed, as well as the temper-pedic pillows and temprepedic mattress pad toppers. The tempurpedic mattress is available in more than 60 countries and is also sold through online retail websites.
Spring Air Spring Air offers the Ovation� adjustable base that has the Comfort Reach� action. The Ovation looks like a traditional bed but has the Comfort Reach Smooth Glide Action. Its head and foot elevation improves blood circulation in the body and relieves pressure on the back. It also comes with a wireless remote control that has a programmable memory with Easy View glow-in-the-dark. The remote has a memory massage recall for programming the massage program every time it is turned on.
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Adjustable Beds Info provides detailed information on electric, medical, cheap, and used adjustable beds, as well as adjustable air beds and adjustable bed reviews. Adjustable Beds Info is the sister site of Massage Chairs Web.

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Adjustable Beds - Not Just For the Elderly!

by Neil Teasdale


In an ever increasing market for the ultimate Sleep System, most people still believe that the Adjustable Bed which was originally used in Hospitals and Homes for the Elderly are still that. A bed that can help the elderly in and out of bed! Although they are extremely helpful in these situations, they can also be very important for anybody in today's lifestyle.
Now any sincere knowledgeable mattress salesman won't push the watching TV or reading in bed, it's not something that we should recommend. But with today's lifestyles, this has become a normal way of life for some people. Sitting in bed watching TV, working to make the big deadline is OK, if that's your choice. But propping up two pillows every 3 minutes is probably not doing any good to your back or any other part of your body for that matter. If this sounds like you, maybe your next mattress purchase should have an adjustable base as well.
There are many "side affects" from poor sleep and sleep habits that might also be a clue for you to check out the benefits of the adjustable bed. Some of the health issues are back problems, neck and shoulder pain, arthritis, circulatory problems, gastric reflux at night, snoring, breathing problems. Not only does an adjustable bed provide serious convenience with regards to helping people in and out of bed but there are many health benefits that can be taken advantage of for anyone.
Tossing and turning at night on their mattress is the most common reason that people don't sleep well at night. The main reason people toss and turn at night is pressure points; traditional coil and spring mattresses put pressure on different areas of your body causing restricted circulation to those areas, when your body becomes uncomfortable you turn to a new position. Another reason for tossing and turning is improper spinal alignment. All traditional mattresses are flat but our bodies are curved, the traditional mattress fails to offer the lumbar region enough support often allowing your lower back and hips to sink below the rest of your body. This causes pressure and discomfort in that area which causes your body to turn to a new position.
Adjustable sleep systems offer you several great benefits. Obviously, the adjustable base is only that, an adjustable base. To get all the benefits out of your adjustable base you need the proper mattress to work with it. Together they can create a totally pressure free environment while you sleep. Many studies have been done with the space program; the best known is the creation of memory foam. But there is more that was learned from the way astronauts sleep in space. Well our astronauts sleep in a totally pressure free environment experience all the time, floating in space. In studying the way astronauts sleep in space we have discovered a few interesting things. First off, their heads stay slightly elevated allowing for easier breathing. Secondly and probably more importantly, we see that their knees naturally bend and elevate slightly above the heart. This position takes pressure off the spine and allows for increased blood flow to the heart. Only an adjustable bed can mimic this extremely comfortable and healthy position. Keeping your body in our natural sleep position reduces the pressure on your skeletal frame more than 85% ensuring you will get the deepest most restful sleep possible.
What to Look For
An adjustable sleep system consists of two parts, the base and the mattress.
The Base: There are really two types of adjustable beds, the commercial model used in Hospitals and regular consumer models. The commercial product is very heavy duty and usually has rails on the sides to help someone pull themselves up. These models are extremely expensive and are not very esthetically pleasing for home use, unless your health requires it.
- Concentrate on the frame construction; you want the heavy duty construction with the look of an elegant piece of furniture. Preferably, a regular box spring appearance giving you the ability to dress it how you like it. - Look for quality motors at the "head and foot." Make sure they are UL Listed and CSA approved. Preferably a Freefall Design so the head and foot sections lower by gravity only, this will ensure the motor gets extended life. Also ensure that it's equipped with insulated rubber wheels for smooth, quiet operation.- A Polarized "Modular" electrical system is the way to go as it ensures you won't have any stray wires and with the plug-in feature makes service a snap. - Look for at least a 50 degree incline at "both head and foot", 60 degrees is optimal. - Make sure the legs have threaded glides allowing you to adjust the height of the bed to your liking.- Now depending on your preference, make sure there's the availability of a massager. I don't know about you but I like the massager, it provides that little bit extra pampering you need at the end of some days. Some brands you have no choice, either you get it and pay for it or you can't get it. Having a choice is always nice.- Same goes for the remote, it's nice to have the choice between wired or wireless.
The Mattress: Your mattress is the single most important component of any bed, adjustable or not, even if your foundation was the corner of 4th and Main. The proper mattress should provide the proper support, pressure relief and spinal alignment even in this situation.
- Many companies only offer coil and spring mattresses with their adjustable bases. This is not exactly the best case scenario. The coil and spring mattresses are not very pliable and don't really work well with an adjustable base and often need replacing every five years.- There are other very luxurious choices "at a fraction of the price" that you would benefit from with use of your adjustable base. All are designed to offer you pressure relief, proper spinal alignment and a more breathable sleep surface. Air Mattress Beds work well with the adjustable base when they are equipped with horizontal chambers, the chambers follow the contour of the bed nicely. Although this works well, it's still not the optimal choice.- Try looking at a Memory Foam or Latex mattress, these mattresses are made from highly specialized foams and are more durable and pliable than coils and springs, as a result they will work in unison with the adjustable base to provide you with the ultimate adjustable sleep experience. Not to mention your mattress will most probably last for its intended life and these foam mattresses can go for twenty years.- The final tip is to stay away from the deal that promises, "Mattress Included" rarely does this mean your getting any quality in the mattress they're giving you. Just "FOAM" doesn't mean Memory or Latex foam; check it out to make sure.
So depending on your lifestyle or if your health dictates (I hope this isn't the case) check out all the health and convenience benefits of a quality adjustable bed, but don't forget the "quality" mattress!!
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Neil Teasdale is the Owner of Cloud 9 Air Mattress Beds. Dedicated to helping others understand the immediate and long term life and health benefits of proper sleep habits. We provide the highest quality sleep systems including air mattress beds, adjustable beds, latex beds, memory foam beds, mattress toppers, bed warmers and pillows at very affordable prices with Free Shipping!

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Benefits Of Adjustable Beds

by Jan Thomsen


Choosing a comfortable bed and mattress
The type of bed and mattress is a critical decision for people with back problems. While little is known about the type of mattress is good for the back and little medical information about adjustable beds, there are still a lot of questions as to whether or not an adjustable bed is a better alternative for flat mattresses for people suffering from back problems.
How an adjustable bed works
As the name implies, adjustable beds (also called a Semi-Fowler bed), can be attuned to various positions. Sleeping slightly inclined gives comfort to people with back problems with the upper body slightly elevated than the lower body and support to the knees at a slight angle. This position eases some stress off the lower back. It provides support to the spinal curves and lightens the pressure on the entire body.
Potential benefits of an adjustable bed
An adjustable bed provides comfort sleeping slightly inclined compared to lying on a regular flat mattress. How certain back conditions can be lightened up and give more comfort provided to people are seen in the following situations
* Degenerative spondylolisthesis. Adjustable beds reduces the pain discomfort in the lower back allowing a comfortable sleep the rest of the night.
* Osteoarthritis. This back problem is accompanied by stiffness and sore during the morning. Adjustable beds give better support by lessening compression in the joints.
* Spinal stenosis. People with this back problem find comfort bending forward rather than standing upright. Flat mattresses provide lesser comfort compared to sleeping inclined which is offered by adjustable beds.
After undergoing surgery in the lower back, patients felt more comfort using adjustable beds compared to flat mattresses.
While a patient may not be sure of the benefits from an adjustable bed or is unsure of purchasing a new bed, a possible option is by propping up the upper body by using pillows beneath the knees.
Patient's preference should determine the choice of bed and mattress
Sleeping comfort is still the determining factor in the choice of bed or mattress. No particular type of mattress or bed is guaranteed to work for all patients, and no medical studies proves that adjustable beds are preferable. Whatever bed or mattress gives sleep comfort without extra pain is deemed as the best option.
Sleeping or lying down is the only time in which complete relaxation is experienced by the muscles, ligaments and the spine. A person suffering from a back injury needs to have a good sleep in order to help in the healing process.
About the Author
Jan Thomsen is writing health, diet and exercise articles for the 1200 calories diet site and sleep and rest related articles for his Adjustable Bed Review site.

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Making The Right Choice With Adjustable Beds

by Grace Palce


If you're out to buy an adjustable bed for yourself because you've recently gone to the operating room or you've been experiencing muscle pains and the likes for some time now, don't just choose the first adjustable bed you come across with. In your condition, you can't afford to make careless decisions. You have to be smart with your choice and make sure that when it's indeed choosing time, you end up with the right decision.
To help you make the right choice when it comes to buying adjustable beds, here are some features that you must ascertain that your adjustable bed should have:
Check Out the Base - Let's say you're interested in buying a car. Smart people with considerable experience in cars know for a fact that the insides of the car - the engine, radiator and the likes - matter more than the outside. The bling-blings of a car wouldn't amount to much if the engine has a remaining lifespan of three months or something equally ephemeral.
When it comes to adjustable beds, there's another "inside" factor that you have to know about and that's the base. You see, with an adjustable bed, it's not truly the bed that has an adjustable feature but the base. You're making the right choice if the base of your adjustable bed is manufactured by a well-known company such as Legend and Platt, for example. Bases made by this particular company have sealed motors. And if you're not aware of the significance of such a thing, it only means that the motor used by your adjustable bed is maintenance-free.
Can It Move? - First and foremost, choose an adjustable bed that has wheels. An adjustable bed with wheels is advantageous in many ways. First, it makes the cleaning process easy because all you have to do is roll it somewhere and then you're free to clean the space under the bed. Secondly, an adjustable bed with wheels can be easily transported to wherever it has to go for the moment.
Check How It Works - Always go for an adjustable bed that's easily assembled because you'll never know when you have to keep it away for a while then later on bring it out again for personal use. It would be quite a hassle if you always have to call for technical support whenever you need to use your adjustable bed so go for an adjustable bed that has a manual that a 10 year old kid can decipher.
About the Author
Grace Palce is writing health, diet and exercise articles for the 1200 calories diet site and sleep and rest related articles for her adjustable bed site.

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Adjustable Beds; Not Just For Hospitals

by Tyson J Stevenson


People, those who have pain in their backs should be careful in choosing the type of adjustable bed and mattress for sleeping on.
There are a number of options to adjust these beds to different positions, this is why the name is "adjustable" bed. These beds are also known as Semi-Fowler beds,and can be operated manually as well as electrically.
Patients will get their ultimate comfort by using these adjustable beds. These adjustable beds also come with luxury foam mattresses.
� Functioning of Adjustable Beds
Sleeping on these adjustable beds may be more comfortable for the patients with different types of back problems, as the bed is slightly inclined to an angle of 30 to 45 degrees. In this case with the help of adjustable beds, the upper part of the body is positioned higher than the lower part when sitting in a recliner.
There is also some support under the knee which helps the knee to bend at a slight angle. With the help of this combination (i.e. the upper part of the body inclined at some angle and the support at the knee) helps a lot in relieving the stress off the lower back. This position of the bed provides support to the curves of the spine and thus the entire body feels to be relieved. There are also different luxury foam mattresses for these adjustable beds. A Split-top foam mattress is one such type of luxury foam mattresses for adjustable beds, which allow people to adjust the head and feet according to the ultimate comfort of sleeping, independent of their sleep partner.
Nowadays there are also different electronically controlled adjustable beds available in the market, with the help of advanced technology and precision engineering. These types of electronic beds come with a full range of relaxing positions i.e. it allows the patients to position the bed easily in different position while reading, watching television, talking on phone and relaxing, which relieves their muscle strain. Patients can even control the adjustments of the bed with the help of remote controls.
� Benefits of adjustable beds
There are lots of benefits of using adjustable beds. Adjustable beds provide help not only to the patients but also to anyone who feels more comfortable in relaxing in an inclined position or while sitting on a recliner with his feet up rather than lying on an ordinary flat mattress.
People, those who have Degenerative spondylolisthesis, Osteoarthritis and Spinal stenosis, for them sleeping in a reclining position can make it easier to sleep comfortably all through the night.
If the patient feels that his or her night's rest is being hampered by sleeping on an ordinary flat mattress and feels better to relax in a recliner that gives the ultimate comfort to the patient, then it is very important to consider the option of an adjustable bed. There are different types of bed or mattress's that work for all patients with back problems.
The patient's own choice of sleeping comfort helps in determining which type of bed or mattress will be the best and will relieve the pain or stiffness in the lower backbone.
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Comforts Of Adjustable Beds

by Barney Garcia


Adjustable beds, as the name suggests, can be adjusted in any position as per requirements. Also known as sunflower beds, these adjustable beds are used to provide comfort during sleeping. Another benefit of the adjustable bed is its inclined position. It not only makes reading and watching television a more pleasurable recreation, but also provides comfort for patients with back problems.
Convenient for AllThe adjustable beds are, specially recommended by doctors. Patients, who are temporarily or permanently bedridden, find these beds convenient. Such people benefit from the bed's adjustable features. It is ideal for people suffering from sleep disorders, body strains, stress, backaches and other ailments. Apart from being comfortable and convenient, these beds are strongly built and can hold more than 600 pounds of weight.
The adjustable beds are of two types, heavy duty and the standard type. One can choose a bed according to one's needs. The standard bed is appropriate for most patients. The adjustable beds are made up of two main components, the base of the bed and the mattress. The size of the mattress differs according to your needs. You may get yourself a twin, king sized or queen sized mattress. These mattresses are specially designed by leading companies and are appropriately made to suit the human body.
Health Benefits of Adjustable BedsSeveral health benefits result from the adjustable beds. They not only relieve soreness of the body, but also relax the neck and shoulder muscles. The adjustable beds ease back pain and swelling of the legs. People suffering from asthma, osteoarthritis, varicose veins, sponylolisthesis, and many more such problems derive a lot of comfort and satisfaction from the use of the adjustable beds.
It is possible to change the position of the bed by the mere touch of a button in adjustable beds. These beds have made it possible to wake up relaxed and full of enthusiasm every morning. Grateful patients bless the day when these beds were invented. The adjustable beds have made life easy for many people. These beds are available all over the world. Enjoy all these comforts and get yourself an adjustable bed today.
About the Author
Barney Garcia writes about many different topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to his websites. www.adjustable-beds-online.info and www.all-adjustable-beds.info

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