Can an adjustable bed help to improve your circulation?

It is a well-known fact that adjustable beds can provide superior comfort and support while you sleep. But did you know that they may also help both your cardiovascular and lymphatic circulation?

There are many benefits to getting an adjustable bed, but circulation issues, including diabetic foot, excessive oedema, swollen feet, and reduced blood flow to your feet, rank high in the reasons people look to an adjustable bed for relief and improvement to proper blood circulation.

How can I improve circulation in bed?

A well-made adjustable bed can help improve circulation, especially for those with circulatory issues. The support and comfort provided by an adjustable bed are excellent for people who need relief from foot problems, such as a diabetic condition that could lead to ulcers or amputation of the toes or feet if not treated promptly.

The fact you can adjust your feet and head to obtain the perfect position to remove pressure from your entire body can help to improve poor blood circulation by using gravity to support the work of your circulatory systems and increase overall circulation.

If you select the Zero Gravity Position, your feet are above your heart whilst you sleep or rest, which is not only great for back pain, aching muscles, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, general body pain, acid reflux, it is also the perfect solution to improve blood circulation as well as lymphatic circulation.

Adjustable beds also make it possible to target specific problematic areas. So whether you’re looking for better sleep, improving blood circulation, reducing swollen legs, feet and ankles, or if you have a condition that benefits from the relief of gravity, an adjustable bed could be your solution.

Mattresses also play an important role in supporting the entire circulatory system, by removing pressure points, often created by the weight of your body on a traditional bed. Electric adjustable beds also make it possible for you to change positions as often as is comfortable, while still keeping the same level of support all night long

The benefits don’t stop there though – electric adjustable beds can be used in conjunction with many other medical needs from pressure ulcers and back pain.

How can I improve circulation in bed?

How do you make zero gravity on an adjustable bed?

Depending on the model of adjustable bed you select, you can make a zero gravity position by either selecting the pre-saved Zero Gravity position on your wireless remote control, or by moving the head to approximately 15 degrees, whilst the foot end is elevated to 30-45 degrees.

In this position sleeping, watching tv, resting, or recovering are all enhanced over using a flatbed. The primary reason is the bed is positioned to fully support very serious problems like poor circulation.

So sit back, relax, pop the massage options on if you have that, and enjoy the perfect sleep position for the best night’s sleep of your entire life!

Can your bed cause poor circulation?

For most people who suffer from poor blood flow, looking at your bed is often the last thought, especially if you feel your sleep is ok in your current bed. What we fail to consider is flatbeds, especially innerspring ones, can be causing circulation problems that we’re unaware of.

Oftentimes when people think about adjustable beds they think it’s just for sitting up in bed to eat or read. What many don’t realize is that by switching the angle of your head and feet you are actually adjusting the blood flow in a way that supports recovery from serious injuries and helps to target specific problematic areas.

For many of us, our first and only experience with adjustable beds are when we use hospital beds for sleeping during a hospital stay. However, there are many differences between adjustable beds you’ll find in hospitals and the adjustable beds available on the market today.

When it comes to proper blood circulation, supporting your entire circulatory system, aching muscles, typical aches & pains, swelling, and ensuring your blood flowing is optimal, you really should investigate the many benefits, not just sleeping, associated with a premium adjustable bed.

contoured sleeping can help to improve circulation throughout the night

Can sleeping flat cause health issues?

Health, or more specifically, healthy sleep, is a cornerstone of overall health and wellbeing. We hear every day the importance of staying active, however, great sleep, utilizing an optimal sleeping position for complete body support to achieve maximum comfort and therapeutic outcomes, has been shown to significantly assist with many health ailments.

Adjustable beds are a type of bed that can be adjusted to suit various people and their needs, which is why they are universally seen as more effective at addressing specific ailments when compared to a flatbed.

There is evidence that adjustable beds have been shown to help with circulation, specifically for those who suffer from sleep apnea, neck pain, joints, or restless leg syndrome.

For these conditions, the elevation of an adjustable bed may make it easier on both heart rate and blood pressure in the nighttime when a person’s body is trying to recover from use during the day. This effect has not been found to exist in other cases where individuals experience pain due to arthritis or injury.

A separate study, which was conducted by Seattle-based firm Amino and published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies found that adjustable beds have also been shown to help with sleep quality.

The researchers noted that this is likely due to the bed being more comfortable for a person’s body: meaning it can be adjusted to suit various sleeping positions so they are not as restricted or uncomfortable as they would be on a flatbed. This may result in less tossing and turning throughout the night – an act that often results from discomfort during sleep.

For those who seek relief from pain-related conditions, adding an adjustable bed to your bedroom may offer therapeutic benefits through elevation without expensive interventions!

Important ingredients for restorative sleep

To help support better circulation, it’s important to take a holistic approach. Pillows are important, you want to ensure your head has the comfort and support it requires to reduce pressure and pain points on the neck and shoulders.

An adjustable bed frame also promotes better circulation. All you need to do is raise the foot end of it and voila, your blood flow can be improved! If you have chronic issues with your legs, this means that raising up the leg-end will help alleviate those problems too.

Circulation can be improved with position therapy using an electric adjustable bed

Which mattress is right for improved circulation?

Selecting the wrong mattress can create issues even in the Zero Gravity position. The choice of mattresses seems limitless when you start looking to improve sleep, however, avoiding inner springs and pocket springs makes sleeping easier by removing pressure from the entire body created by sprung mattresses, so you wake refreshed, putting you in the best position to take on your day.

Latex mattresses and memory foam are the best options for people who want to improve their circulation. If you are looking for a more supportive mattress than your current mattress, a mattress that will provide better support and comfort, then gel-infused memory foam is without question the gold standard.

The idea behind a gel-infused memory foam mattress is that it provides excellent support for your body, offering relief from pain and pressure points. This type of material creates an open cell structure that allows air to flow freely through the spaces between cells, which means you will be sleeping in optimal comfort every night.

Memory foam mattresses also help reduce motion transfer so even if someone on either side of you moves or tosses around there isn’t any disruption in your sleep pattern.

If you’re looking for an industry-leading Queen Adjustable Bed or any size Adjustable bed, you’ve definitely come to the right place!

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