Adjustable Beds

Okay, before you even ask, yes, I’ve mixed two figures of speech – great minds think alike and the one about birds who flock together tend to have the same type of feathers. But you do get my point, don’t you?

There are a lot of wonderful and amazing things that you can get when you acquire an adjustable bed to use at home. It may seem unconventional at first, especially when there’s no one aged above sixty or with a back problem living with you, but you’d be astonished to know that there’s a growing trend of young and healthy people purchasing adjustable beds for their personal use!

Adjustable beds can be advantageous to anyone. It can double up as a sofa or La-Z-Boy when you just want to sit back and relax while watching the T.V. If you just got out from the emergency room and you need to rest your back or knees for the while, you might regret not purchasing an adjustable bed prior to your operation. Don’t wait to let regret get the better of you. Purchase an adjustable bed and purchase it as soon as possible…

Or at least after you read our checklist for adjustable beds.

When you’re on an adjustable bed shopping expedition, make sure that you have our checklist handy because we’re going to point out certain features that your adjustable bed must have at all costs – and I do mean at all costs!

Fingertip adjustability – What’s the point of having an adjustable bed if adjusting the angle or position of your bed is akin to climbing a portion of Mount Everest and solving one side of the Rubic’s cube? You want your adjustable bed not just to be adjustable – you must make sure that it’s easily adjustable!

Built-In Memory Function – Not all of us are blessed with great, photographic memories so chances are, we might forget the exact angle we’ve chosen for our adjustable bed. And because of this very problem, several adjustable bed companies made sure that their adjustable bed products come with a built-in memory feature that enables the adjustable bed to “remember” your favorite positions.

Separate Controls – Don’t purchase an adjustable bed that has only one control or button for all adjustments. This isn’t like purchasing a cooking contraption in which an all-in-one works better for individuals. Do make sure that the adjustable bed you have your eye on has a separate control for the height, head and foot sections of the bed.

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Whenever anything or anyone enters your life, it’s rare that there wouldn’t be any changes made in your life. Expect the same thing to happen when you purchase an adjustable bed…Your life is surely going to change…but it’s for the better.

Prior to the changes…a person usually spends a considerable amount of time thinking about whether the choice they’re about to make is going to be for the better…or not. If you’re not certain about purchasing an adjustable bed for home use, here are the potential benefits you could experience with an adjustable bed.

It’s His and Hers Once More – Let’s say your husband likes to sleep with his head elevated in a certain angle that he has to put a bunch of pillows behind his back to make this position viable.

This situation can leave you to suffer in several possible unwanted situations –

a) he might have used almost all the pillows in the house, leaving you with just one, and the ugliest to boot or

b) his position may make your husband feel restful but he’s positioned in such a way that it makes sleep impossible for you!

With an adjustable bed, there won’t be any more reason to fight about things like that. Adjustable bed products – those that are queen-sized and built for two persons or dual use – provide their users or owners with dual controls. Uh-huh..that’s like both of you getting your own way with the T.V. and having your own remote control.

Live a Life of a Millionaire – When you imagine living a great life, having your own personal masseuse is always part of the picture, isn’t it.? Well, it’s your lucky day because adjustable beds come with a built-in massage feature. This built-in massage feature operates by having strategically located massage motors to ensure that all key parts of the body are given the proper amount of attention it needs.

The built-in massage feature of an adjustable bed can also make you feel like a king because you get to say what type of massage of you want – it can range from a soft, wave massage to help you fall asleep or a powerful kick-ass-type that could stimulate your body all throughout – and how long you want it without hearing nary a complaint since these are noiseless motors that we’re talking about.

It’s Like Cuddling Next to a Teddy Bear – Or something equally warm, that is. All adjustable beds have an electric underblanket to make you sleep feeling warm, safe and sound.

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With anything or anyone in this world, there’s always something nice that you can think of saying about that particular object or person. But you know what? With adjustable beds, there are so many nice things one could say about it that a person would be hard pressed to limit it to just one page!

Adjustable beds, just in case you weren’t around when E.R. was the hottest show in town, are beds mostly used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The reason for this is that adjustable beds can guarantee a patient’s restful slumber since its angle can be rearranged or changed to a specific measurement that would best make the patient comfortable.

BUT…don’t get me wrong. Adjustable beds are not for the exclusive use of the infirmed and the aged. In fact, adjustable beds are like — the SpongeBob show because it’s for all ages and races!

And to enumerate the nice things about adjustable beds, let’s start with…

IT’S ADJUSTABLE – The fact that it’s called an adjustable bed should ring a bell to you already. And it should have been ringing for quite some time now. But anyway, the most obvious benefit or the nicest thing about adjustable bed products is the fact that it’s – drum rolls, please – adjustable!

What does that mean, you ask? Basically speaking, it doesn’t matter whether you want to sleep slightly inclined, in a sitting position or with your knees slightly elevated – all those positions are made possible and comfortable by an adjustable bed.

There are three types of adjustments that one could normally do with an adjustable bed product. The first one lets you choose how high you want your adjustable bed to be. The second adjustment you could make is the angle you want for your head – do you want to sleep with your head slightly elevated or not? Thirdly, with an adjustable bed, you can also choose to sleep with your knees or legs slightly raised. People with aching muscles or joints in the lower parts of the body prefer this position.

IT CAN SERVE AS YOUR PERSONAL MASSEUSE – Several types of adjustable beds come with a most magnificent built-in massage feature that would make expensive visits to the spa a thing of the past.

IT CAN MAKE COLD, LONELY NIGHTS BEARABLE – People with adjustable beds will find out for themselves that nights in the winter don’t necessarily have to be painfully cold and lonely. Some adjustable bed types come with an electric underblanket to make sure that you’ll still sleep like a baby.

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According to researches made by experts, a good night’s sleep can be very much beneficial to a person, especially one who has been unduly stressed by the demands and hectic pace of life. If you find yourself stressed most of the week, don’t underestimate the benefits that a good night’s sleep could give you.
And when it comes to a long and restful slumber, it’s inevitable that someone wouldn’t mention anything about adjustable beds.

What are adjustable beds? Aren’t adjustable bed products for people with certain back problems or suffering from similar afflictions? Can adjustable beds really help people sleep longer and better? These are the frequent questions that most people ask when the words “adjustable beds” are mentioned.

And what do you think? If you don’t believe you know enough about adjustable beds to give an opinion, let’s rectify that immediately by discussing the ups and downs of adjustable bed products.

The numero uno point to emphasize is that very much contrary to most people’s beliefs, adjustable beds are NOT just for old and sick people. Yes, these adjustable bed products are initially and primarily manufactured for their use but that doesn’t mean its uses and benefits should only be reserved for certain types of people.
If you want better sleep, no one’s certainly going to stop from purchasing an adjustable bed!

How an adjustable bed works is another key question that’s inside people’s minds. And to answer that question, an adjustable bed is actually quite easy to operate. You would be able to figure out which button to push or which lever to use in a matter of minutes, even without reading the instruction manual.

Adjustable beds help people get to sleep much more easily than usual because you can adjust the angle of the bed to the exact measurement or position that would make you feel most comfortable.

Aren’t there times that you have a hard time sleeping because you just can’t seem to find the right position? That’s where the idiom “getting up on the wrong side of the bed” originated from, you know. With an adjustable bed, however, there will be no more Mr. Cranky for you during the mornings.

Lastly, if you’re worried about your partner’s say when it comes to purchasing an adjustable bed – here’s some good news: there are now queen sized adjustable bed products out in the market! More than that, these beds also let you adjust only your side of the bed so that your partner won’t get disturbed.

Great, isn’t it? So now…what’s your opinion about adjustable beds?

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BUILT IN MASSAGE: Even if you’re not experiencing aching joints and muscles, back pains and the likes, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a bed that has a built-in massage feature? Certainly, you’ll be glad to know that adjustable beds come with such a feature, especially if you’re the type who makes weekly visits to the spa just to have your whole body massaged. Instead of having to pay a professional almost a hundred dollars an hour, by simply purchasing an adjustable bed with built-in massage, you’ll be able to enjoy a massage at any time of the day because it works 24/7 without complaint!

MOTOR – Think about it the way you prefer a treadmill or other exercising equipment to work. Naturally, you’d want the motor of your adjustable bed to run quietly and smoothly, especially if you’re sleeping with someone else. A noisy motor can ruin the sleep of a person and if you don’t want an unnecessary fight in your hands then you better make sure that your adjustable bed comes with a quiet motor. Also, you might want to check if the motor has a rechargeable battery just in case power shortages happen in the middle of the night and just when you desperately need to adjust the measurement of the bed. And when there are batteries involved, what’s the next thing you should look for? That’s right – warranties! A warranty covering the duration of five years for batteries is good enough.

THERAPEUTIC HEAT – When the nights are cold and winter is especially fierce as it envelops everyone in freezing temperature, wouldn’t it be nice to have a bed that provides instant heat to the user? Some adjustable beds come with electric underblanket wraps to provide heat and comfort especially people who experience muscular aches and painful joints in cold nights.

FINGERTIP ADJUSTABILITY – Honestly, who would want to wake up and realize that he has to actually get up just to adjust the measurement of the bed? Some adjustable beds also come with built-in memory functions. This would let the adjustable bed “memorize” your two most favorite bed angle or position. With just one push of a button, you’ll be able to enjoy your sleep right away rather than looking for the correct angle night after night. What’s more, some adjustable beds – for dual or queen size adjustable beds - also come with dual controls so that each side of the adjustable bed can be adjusted separately. Technology is wonderful, isn’t it?

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EASY OPERATION – It’s extremely frustrating – and not to mention downright irritating – when the manufacturer and retailer both promises you that a product you’re about to purchase is very easy to assemble, install and operate but the moment you get home and start at it, you find out the instructions might as well be written in Greek – or Arabic, if you actually know how to read Greek.

When you go shopping for an adjustable bed, you have to make sure that when the words EASY ASSEMBLY are stamped all over the box, it’s the Bible’s truth. And you find this out by asking the manufacturer or retailer to assemble it before your very eyes.

Watch carefully each step they take and if you find something that confuses you, don’t hesitate to ask. The moment you buy the adjustable bed and it turns out to be as complex as the Rubic’s cube, you’re sure to be relegated to the waiting list for days before an able technician will be sent down to help you assemble your adjustable bed.

FINGERTIP ADJUSTABILITY – The logic behind this feature is unquestionable. The adjustable bed is for sleeping, isn’t it? Now, do you think a person who’s sleeping or just about to sleep will be able to find the needed effort to stand up just to fix the adjustment or angle of the bed? No, right? None of us likes getting up when we’re in the middle of our sleep and this is all the more true for the elderly and the sick.

MOTOR – Let’s say you’re not sleeping alone in your adjustable bed and you wake up, wanting to adjust the measurement, angle or fold of your adjustable bed. Surely, you wouldn’t want to wake up your partner? Remember, hell hath no fury like a person rudely awakened and all that.

If that’s the case, then make sure that the adjustable bed you’re about to purchase comes with a very quiet motor. That way, when you start adjusting, your partner wouldn’t be disturbed with roaring noise. Make sure also that the motor comes with a rechargeable battery just in case there are power failures. Oh, and check if the battery comes with a warranty, too. It has to!

BUILT-IN MASSAGE – People who purchase adjustable beds are those usually with back pains or ones with aching joints. These people are in constant or regular need for massages. With an adjustable bed, you won’t have to pay a professional masseuse $75 an hour just to soothe your pain away. There are adjustable beds that come with built-in massages.

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If you’re about to go shopping for adjustable beds, these are the qualities that you must look for.

FINGERTIP ADJUSTABILITY – If the person who’s going to use the adjustable bed is sick or elderly or just someone who’s temporarily physically disabled, you would want to make sure that the adjustable bed you purchase allows for fingertip adjustability.

There are a lot of reasons why you have to look for an adjustable bed with such features. First, there may be times that the patient would find himself alone and it would be terribly uncomfortable and frustrating for him if he either has to look or stretch and reach for the remote control just to adjust the angle or the bed. And if there’s no remote control for the adjustable bed, it would still be frustrating to wait for someone help him adjust the bed.

MATCHING THE ADJUSTABLE BED WITH THE MATTRESS – If you thought that the adjustable bed comes with a matching mattress, I’m sorry but it doesn’t. It’s only the base that’s actually adjustable and manufacturers rarely sell their adjustable bases with matching mattresses.

If you then want your adjustable bed to work as easily and provide as much comfort as possible, you have to match the adjustable bed with the right mattress. Imagine, for instance, using an air bed that is not primarily designed for adjustable bed use. When you start adjusting the angle, the mattress would have to fold or articulate with some places. Because it wasn’t designed for such use, the air inside may not be properly distributed and you might end up with a bed that’s lacking inflation in some parts and bloated in the others.

WARRANTY – Whenever I make reviews for any product that requires either mechanical or electronic operation, I always advise readers and consumers to ask for warranty information. Not all of us are blessed with knowledge of how things operate and when something therefore breaks down, all we can do is look at the box helplessly and read the words NO WARRANTY INCLUDED.

I’m sure you would like to avoid such a situation. When you purchase an adjustable bed, make sure you ask the manufacturer or retailer everything you can think of about the warranty to ensure that they’ll provide the service and help you need when something indeed happens. A warranty lasting 10 to 20 years is considered acceptable.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT THE REASONS FIRST
That way, you’d know you’re making the right decision completely when you go on ahead with your purchase of an adjustable bed. There are so many reasons why it’s good for people to purchase adjustable beds but I’ll try my best to come up with the best reasons. First and foremost, an adjustable bed provides comfort to the user. Ever had the experience of waking up all stiff in the morning and aching all over? That could either be because you’ve got a lumpy mattress…or…you can’t seem to find a comfortable position to sleep in. You can either sleep with a semi-reclined position or make sure that your knees are brought up. Either way, the important thing is that you’ll able to sleep the night away with not a bit of discomfort.

AND NOW, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN AN ADJUSTABLE BED
It’s always good for people to research about something first before going ahead and buying it to ensure that you know all you need to know and look for.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATTRESS – If you’re not familiar with how adjustable beds work then you probably haven’t really made yourself think if the mattress is part of the adjustable bed or not. And the answer is no. It’s the base actually that’s just adjustable and not the mattress so when shopping for an adjustable bed, you may also have to look around for mattresses because it has to be just the right kind of mattress.

What do I mean about having the right mattress? Okay, picture how an adjustable bed works. It usually folds the bed into three different parts – the one that supports the head, the main body and the one that supports the knees. If you’re not using the right mattress for your adjustable bed then the mattress could either have a strong resistance to folding or become easily and permanently disfigured upon folding or articulating. Naturally that won’t do at all!

FINGERTIP ADJUSTABILITY – Don’t you just hate it when you’re about to watch your favorite show – like catching the reruns of Friends – and you realize that the remote control is missing? That’s probably one of the most frustrating things you’ll experience in life, ranking one or two notches lower than the time you always waste waiting for your girlfriend to finish dressing. It’s the same with adjustable beds. Yes, having a remote control for the adjustable bed is a nice touch but it’s also important to have fingertip adjustability just in case the user wakes up in the middle of the morning and he suddenly wants to adjust the angle of the bed.

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Why Go For An Adjustable Bed?

A lot of people are under the misassumption that adjustable beds are only for people in hospitals. But naturally that isn’t true at all! It’s like saying that medicine must only be provided to people with life threatening conditions.

An adjustable bed is a bed that you can fold or articulate in various positions and angles in order to find the exact position you’re most comfortable with when sleeping. Now, you tell me, with that kind of purpose in mind, do you still believe that an adjustable bed is only good for the elderly and the infirmed?

But of course the health benefits that adjustable beds provide are not to be disregarded. Let’s review some of those, alright? An adjustable bed is always good for people with edema or people with swelling legs. Adjustable beds can ease the pain the person feels in his legs. An adjustable bed can also reduce the chances of nighttime burn and help counter acid reflux. An adjustable bed also helps relieve and soothe tension people feel on the neck and shoulder area. An adjustable bed is also best for people diagnosed with asthma or those with breathing problems.

An adjustable bed is also good for people with osteoarthritis. If you’re unfamiliar with the word, maybe you know it better as facet joint arthritis. Now, people with this condition find adjustable beds more comfortable because with normal beds, they often feel stiff and aching in several places when they wake up in the morning. With the adjustable bed, they can make sure before they sleep that their sleeping position is the one they’re comfortable with the most.

People with degenerative spondylolisthesis also find it beneficial and comfortable to use an adjustable bed. That’s because an adjustable bed allows them to sleep in a reclining position and one that provides needed support to the knees.

People with degenerative spondylolisthesis often experience pain in the lower back area so an adjustable bed can lessen the pain felt in that particular region.

An adjustable bed can also provide comfort to those diagnosed with spinal stenosis. People with spinal stenosis often find it troublesome – not to mention painful – to sit up or stand straight when they get up from the conventional type of bed. But with an adjustable bed, there’s no need for that because they can set the adjustable bed to a reclining position. When they wake up, all they have to do is bend forward and that’s it.

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