Beds & Bedding Accessories

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People who suffer from any kind of debilitating injury or disease may find it extremely difficult to rise from a traditional bed. Those individuals who tend to spend much of their day in bed would definitely find a medical bed useful. Having the ability to move up or down is very helpful and can even help reduce the incidence of bedsores. At Total Home Medical we offer various adjustable medical beds to our clientele.

Medical Benefits of an Adjustable Bed

An individual who suffers from back pain needs to be very careful about the kind of mattress and bed he sleeps on. For most people who suffer from back pain, an adjustable medical bed is a much better option than the typical spring mattress system.

An adjustable medical bed has the ability to be adjusted to several different positions. Sometimes sleeping at a slight incline (30° to 45°) on an adjustable bed is helpful for individuals with back pain. Many times, having the upper part of the body higher than the lower part of the body combined with added support beneath slightly bended knees can help to relieve lower back pain. This position also helps to support the spine’s curves and relieves pressure on the whole body.

An adjustable bed can help anyone who is more comfortable at an incline than they are when lying flat.

Some of the painful back conditions that an inclined position can help alleviate, thereby making the patient more comfortable, include:

Osteoarthritis

Many times, those suffering with osteoarthritis will awaken feeling sore and stiff in the morning. When someone with this condition sleeps on a bed that is adjustable, he may have better support. This can decrease joint irritation by minimizing the compression of his joints.

Degenerative Sponylolisthesis

Some individuals that have degenerative spondylolisthesis find relief from pain in their lower backs by sleeping in a reclining position with support beneath their knees. Many times, this will make it easier for them to sleep comfortably all night long.

Spinal Stenosis

Individuals with spinal stenosis will usually feel most comfortable when they are bending forward rather than standing totally erect. The same is true when they are sleeping on a flat mattress, which causes their body to remain flat. Individuals with this condition are typically most comfortable in a reclining position.