Adjustable bed frames have several advantages. “Lifting your legs slightly can have positive effects on blood circulation,” says Dr. Michael Breus, Purple Chief Sleep Advisor. And if you’re a person with a uterus, an adjustable bed frame will help relieve the pressure on your lower back since the tilt of your pelvis can be uncomfortable for giving birth on a flat surface, he says. In addition, adjustable bed frames make it easier to sleep on your back, says Vikki Peterson, DC, CCN, CFMP. “You support the natural curve of your lower back effortlessly, with just the push of a button,” she says. “Patients often sleep on their side with their knees bent for comfort and lower back relief.”

Dr. Breus adds that elevating your head may also help with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a type of acid reflux. “By lifting your upper body, you’re basically pulling gravity out of the equation, this often prevents the stomach acid for reflux from getting into your esophagus and mouth,” explains Dr. Breus. The same position can also help with snoring and possibly sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. “In some cases, I’ve seen patients adjust their CPAP based on the elevation (this needs to be done with your doctor unless you have an auto-titrating CPAP),” he adds. If you’re a senior and / or have lower back or mobility issues, an adjustable bed frame can also make it easier for you to get in and out of the bed.

“I can’t think of anyone who might not be able to use an adjustable frame because you can have it flat or in any position – within reason,” says Dr. Breus. “Almost everyone can benefit from an adjustable bed frame, but not everyone needs one,” adds Dr. Petersen. “A decently firm mattress and a natural ‘back sleeper’ wouldn’t require either.

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Purple Ascent, Queen Adjustable Bed Frame – $ 999.00

“I like the variation that each sleeper can adjust to separately. That is Great for individual comfort, ”says Dr. Breus. In addition, it comes with a couple of nifty presets. The seat presets save you from trying to make a couple of pillows stacked against a headboard comfortable for reading. The anti-snoring preset … well, that’s pretty self-explanatory. Additional features include a USB charging port on both sides of the bed.

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Casper Rise Max Adjustable Base, Queen – $ 2,195.00

This bed frame is equipped with many cool features, such as a four-zone massage and under-bed lighting. It also comes with a wireless remote control, a USB port, programmable memory buttons and an adjustable leg height. The king-size bed is available in a split version so that you and your roommate can adjust the positions individually.

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