Ever dreamed of getting the perfect night’s sleep? You’ve tried everything: sleep masks, the sound of ocean waves crashing gently upon the beach, a bigger bed, cutting out caffeinated tea or coffee before bed, and nothing is really working. Like 2/3 of Americans, you wake up feeling tired and groggy in the morning, not refreshed at all. How frustrating! You’ve read articles that tell you that not getting enough sleep can shorten your life expectancy, affect your mood, increase stress, and even impact your job. You’re frantically searching for a solution. The answer may be very simple: what kind of bed are you using? Electric adjustable beds or even an ordinary adjustable bed may be exactly the kind of thing you’re looking for.
Here’s Why You Can’t Fall Asleep
If you haven’t been diagnosed with insomnia or another sleep disorder and feel like you might have one, go talk to your doctor. If your doctor has confirmed you don’t have a sleep disorder, it may very well just be your environment or other habits that are affecting your sleep. Chronic pain, for example, is a big factor in how well you sleep. The National Sleep Foundation found that some of the areas that people complain most about include pain in your back or neck, TMJ, and headaches. Although strenuous exercise or lifting can be the cause of these aches and pains, sleeping on a flat mattress (the kind that most people use) is another little-known reason for this chronic pain. On a flat mattress, people can often sleep “incorrectly; that is, curling up, bending legs, and otherwise unconsciously twisting yourself into positions that cause you pain. Likewise, many people shift around in their sleep to relieve the pressure or pain of sleeping incorrectly, which can make for a restless night.
Why Look Into Electric Adjustable Beds?
The good news is that you don’t have to stay with a flat mattress! Electric adjustable beds can help relieve your chronic pain over time, by providing a slight incline at either the head or foot of your bed. This supports your body like a chair or a couch would. Indeed, The National Sleep Foundation suggests using an adjustable bed in order to take pressure off parts of your body that suffer from chronic pain. The other great thing about adjustable beds is that you can increase or decrease the incline of the bed, depending on what you need or want. Additionally, some luxury adjustable beds come with the option of heat or massage.
For couples or people who just like a big bed, there are a variety of sizes, like adjustable double beds, king size adjustable beds, and a queen sized adjustable bed. They also come with memory foam and anything else you might need for the perfect night’s sleep.
If you invest in an adjustable bed, be sure to continue to eat right and exercise regularly, as these can also impact how quickly you fall asleep and how deeply you sleep. Remember to talk to your doctor if you have any health concerns or want to make sure this is the right option for you.
