Circulation Boost: 9 Ways Adjustable Beds Improve Blood Flow

Major Highlights

• • Circulatory System: Delivers nutrients and oxygen; poor circulation affects health, especially in the elderly, overweight, inactive, and diabetic individuals.
  • Symptoms of Poor Circulation: Includes sore muscles, pins and needles, cold extremities, chest pain, numbness, swelling, and fatigue.
  • Daily Impact: Poor circulation can disrupt daily activities and be dangerous if untreated.

How Adjustable Beds Help:

1. 1. Improve circulation by elevating head and feet, aiding recovery and targeting problem areas.
   2. Eases symptoms like diabetic foot, oedema, and swollen feet; supports overall circulatory health.

Sleeping Positions:

• • Legs Elevated: Reduces leg swelling, back pain, and sciatica.
  • Zero Gravity: Enhances blood flow, reduces swelling and aches.
• • Adjusting bed positions can improve overall health.

How To Improve Your Poor Circulation With An Adjustable Bed

A person’s blood circulatory system is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to all cells within the body (NIH 2023). It consists of the heart and the blood vessels running through the entire body. When a person has poor circulation, their circulatory system cannot effectively pump blood to all parts of the body, causing a drop in blood, oxygen, and nutrient delivery to impacted areas. Whilst poor circulation can impact anyone, unfortunately, poor circulation often effects the elderly, those who are overweight, inactive community members, and those who suffer from diabetes.

Symptoms of Poor Circulation:

Those who suffer from poor circulation can experience an array of symptoms that impact their day-to-day life, including but not limited to:

• Sore muscles
• Pins and Needles sensation
• Pale or blue skin
• Cold extremities
• Chest pain
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Bulging veins
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Digestive problems
• Fatigue
• Leg Ulcers.

Daily Challenges and Dangers:

Many of these symptoms can provide challenges to the daily activities of sufferers, and many symptoms can prove dangerous if not treated. Luckily, a simple and effective aid to improving both your cardiovascular and lymphatic circulation is elevation of the body during sleep. For most people who suffer from poor blood flow, your bed is often the last place you would look for answers, especially if you feel as though you get a good night’s rest in your current bed. What we fail to consider is that standard flatbeds, especially innerspring ones, can often be the perpetrator of our circulation problems.

Underrated Benefits of Adjustable Beds:

Adjustable beds can oftentimes be underrated as people isolate their benefits to simple lifestyle improvements like the ability to read in bed or sit up and watch TV. What many fail to realise is that by simply elevating the angle of your head and feet when resting, you are adjusting the blood flow in a way that supports recovery from serious injuries and helps to target specific problematic areas.

Adjustable Bed Benefits:

An adjustable bed can ease the symptoms of various circulation issues, including diabetic foot, oedema, swollen feet, and reduced blood flow to your feet. When it comes to better 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 Solace Sleep adjustable bed.

Tips to enhance blood flow with adjustable beds:

1. Elevation of Legs
2. Head Elevation
3. Zero Gravity Position
4. Reduced Pressure Points
5. Improved Lymphatic Drainage
6. Enhanced Recovery
7. Better Sleep Quality
8. Pain Relief
9. Customizable Positions

Legs Elevated Position:

One of the best positions to sleep or rest in is the ‘Legs Elevated’ position that helps reduce leg swelling, lower back pain, and sciatica. Additionally, when your legs are raised above the rest of the body, it encourages blood to flow towards the heart, improving overall circulation.

Zero Gravity Position:

Another extremely beneficial position for adjustable bed owners is the ‘Zero Gravity’ position. Adjusting the bed into the zero-gravity position includes raising both the legs and head above your stomach and heart. This position can be used to improve proper blood circulation. Adjusting your bed into the zero-gravity position to go to sleep may help reduce swelling and body aches by promoting proper blood flow throughout your entire body.

 

Overall Health Improvement with Adjustable Beds:

Ultimately, poor circulation affects the simple day-to-day activities of sufferers through painful, and dangerous symptoms. By simply adjusting your bed to improve blood flow back to the heart, you are improving your overall health with a touch of a button. Purchasing a Solace Sleep Adjustable Bed is taking a big leap towards a healthier lifestyle, all whilst you’re sound asleep!

TAKEAWAYS

Poor circulation can significantly impact daily life, causing symptoms like sore muscles, numbness, swelling, and fatigue. These issues are particularly prevalent among the elderly, overweight, inactive individuals, and those with diabetes. Adjustable beds, such as those from Solace Sleep, offer a simple yet effective solution by elevating the head and feet to improve blood flow. This can alleviate symptoms of poor circulation, reduce swelling, and support overall cardiovascular health. Positions like ‘Legs Elevated’ and ‘Zero Gravity’ are especially beneficial, promoting better blood circulation and reducing aches and pains. Investing in an adjustable bed can lead to a healthier lifestyle by enhancing sleep quality and supporting the circulatory system.

Invest in Better Sleep: Don’t underestimate the impact of quality rest. A Solace Sleep adjustable bed isn’t just a purchase—it’s an investment in your well-being. Sweet dreams await!

Remember, consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice. Your journey to better sleep starts here!