A good night’s sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, and the quality of your mattress plays a significant role. Adjustable beds for arthritis and joint pain have grown in popularity due to their versatility and the ability to enhance comfort. This guide will help you choose the perfect adjustable bed mattress, ensuring you get the best sleep possible.
Why Consider an Adjustable Mattress?
Adjustable mattresses allow you to customise your sleeping position for maximum comfort. Whether you’re looking to alleviate back pain, improve circulation, or simply find a more comfortable position for reading or watching TV, an adjustable mattress can be a great investment.
What Size Should My Adjustable Bed Be?
Choosing the right size is the first step in selecting an adjustable bed:z
- Single or Double: Ideal for solo sleepers or couples who prefer a unified movement.
- Dual King or Queen: Perfect for couples who want individual adjustment on each side.
- Room Fit: Outline the bed dimensions on your floor with masking tape and ensure at least 15 inches of clearance around the bed.
What Type of Mattress Should My Adjustable Bed Have?
The type of mattress you use with your adjustable bed will determine how comfortable your night will be, especially because not all mattresses are suitable for an adjustable base.
Memory Foam
- Conforms to Your Body: Memory foam mattresses easily flex to match the contour of the base, supporting your entire body weight and alleviating pain and pressure points.
- Durability: These mattresses last longer as they constantly change shape will not wear them down as quickly as other types.
Latex Foam
- Similar Benefits to Memory Foam: Prevents pain and pressure points, but is more rigid, requiring a thinner mattress to adjust properly.
- Cost: Latex foam mattresses can be more expensive than other types.
Spring
- Less Flexible: Spring mattresses may cause pressure points due to their rigidity, which goes against the main goal of adjustable beds.
- Budget-Friendly: Generally cheaper, but they wear down faster due to limited flexibility.
Air
Specific Models Only: Only certain air mattresses with multiple chambers are suitable for adjustable bases, as single chamber models are too rigid.
How Thick Should the Mattress for My Adjustable Bed Be?
Your mattress mustn’t be too thin or too thick for your adjustable bed; if it’s too thin, you will be uncomfortable, while if it’s too thick, you will be unable to adjust the bed properly.
- Memory Foam: 10-12 inches for optimal flexibility and support.
- Latex Foam: 8-10 inches, balancing rigidity and comfort.
- Spring and Air: 6-8 inches, ensuring they conform to the bed’s movements.
Zero-Gravity
- Weightlessness: Elevates the backrest and leg rest to reduce pain and pressure points.
Anti-Snore
Reduces Snoring: Keeps the head tilted slightly up to open the airway.
Massage
Ease Back Strain and Joint Pain: Integrated massage units can provide deeper tissue relief.
Bed Base Storage
Extra Storage: Divan-style bases with drawers for additional storage space.
Matic Adjustable Mattresses
BodyEase’s range of Matic mattresses is designed to offer the best comfort and support for your adjustable bed.
P-Matic
- Features: This is the 4′ 6″ double P-Matic model which has two layers of 25mm pocket springs. These specially designed springs sit on 50mm of High-Density supportive foam to support the base of the pocket springs. The spring units are then encased between two layers of luxurious foam before being topped with a rebound polycotton-filling top layer. This is to help the mattress breathe and to give that added comfort.
- Benefits: P-Matic has individually nested pocket springs, two layers for extra comfort and support, 50mm of high-density supportive foam which supports the base of the pocket spring layers, two layers of 50mm of luxurious foam encase the springs, topped with rebound poly cotton filling to help the mattress breathe, absorb moisture and provide comfort, non-allergenic fillings for comfort and hygiene, giving the correct level of support.
M-Matic
- Features: The M-Matic mattress is designed to work with adjustable beds and to give total support to your body as the pocket springs and memory foam work to ensure complete comfort. With firm sides and a smooth sleeping surface, this is ideal for those people who need both comfort and support. This is our 4′ 6″ Standard double model.
- Benefits: Two Sets of 25mm pocket springs nestled on top of each other, supported by 50mm high-density foam, encased in two 50mm layers of luxury foam, topped with 50mm of Memory foam. Upholstered in a high-quality quilted cover, the pocket springs move with your body for total support, providing a cooler sleep for you. Firmer edges do away with any sagging sides. Smooth sleeping area, no tufts to dig in you. Home delivery and installation included, and all packaging is removed for you.
G-Matic
- Features: This is the high loft luxurious cushioned G-Matic mattress that offers the ideal combination of comfort and support. The Gel-infused foam on a double layer of pocket springs moulds to your body and contours to reduce tossing and turning.
- The luxuriously soft accommodating, hypo-allergenic and breathable fabric material is micro quilted for added luxury. This Gel-infused foam resists motion transfer providing better air circulation. Balanced support and alignment give relief for back pain and the pressures it might cause.
- Benefits: The G-Matic mattress from Bodyease includes 25mm of Gel-infused foam, 50 mm plus an additional 25mm of luxurious foam to cushion the Gel foam, two 25mm sets of pocket springs will support and flex with the shape of the adjustable action, 50mm of High-Density Supportive foam is the support for the pocket springs. Ideal for all adjustable beds.
L-Matic
- Features: This stunning 4′ 6″ mattress from Bodyease is known as the L-Matic because of its layer of Latex foam. This is combined with two sets of specially designed 25mm pocket springs giving exceptional levels of comfort. It is hygienic, breathable and environmentally friendly.
- Benefits: The base material of 50mm of high-density supportive foam to support the pocket springs, two sets of 25mm Pocket Springs to support and flex with the adjustable bed frame, 50mm plus an extra 25mm of luxurious foam to cushion the Latex foam and the shape of the top layer of springs. 25mm of Latex foam as the top layer which is cooler and pressure-relieving. The latex foam is more supportive of your body and shape than memory foam. The fabrics we use for the L-Matic incorporate moisture management and adaptive comfort technologies to keep it dry. This will ensure you are fresh and comfortable all night long.
Expert Advice and Assistance
Choosing the right adjustable bed mattress can be overwhelming with the variety of options available. For personalised advice and more information, contact Robert Winchurch at 01492 548102 or email [email protected].
Our expert guidance can help you select a mattress that meets your needs and ensures a good night’s sleep.