Symphony Sleep 600E Adjustable Bed

The Symphony Sleep  600E comes with the Elevation Kit. The Elevation Kit allows the bed to tilt at an angle while keeping the bed flat. Hence, you can lie on your side, have your spine aligned, and have your head above your feet. The bed has 2 programmable positions and 3 preprogrammed positions. The 3 preprogrammed positions are Zero Gravity, Anti-Snore, and Flat. There is under-bed lighting so you don’t stumble at night. There are also 4 easy access USB ports. All these features can be controlled using a remote or using Symphony Sleep’s app.

Symphony Sleep 500E Adjustable Bed

The Symphony Sleep 500E has many of the features the 600E has. The Symphony Sleep 500E is also compatible with the Elevation Kit.  Hence you can sleep on your side on a flat bed while having your head higher than your feet. This sleeping position is commonly used in inclined bed therapy. It has health benefits. If you snore or have sleep apnea, keeping your head higher than your feet can open your airways. If you have acid reflux or GERD, then it can help keep your stomach acids down. The Symphony Sleep 600E also has a massage, programmable positions, but does not have the 600E pillow tilt.

Disadvantages of sleeping on your side on an adjustable bed

If one sleeps on their side, it may increase the risks of shoulder pain. The shoulder may also collapse into the mattress and neck, leading to misalignment and pain the next day. It is also common with people with chronic joint pain issues like arthritis. Sleeping on the side can place a strain on the joints. The following are a few positions with adjustable beds and why it is not the ideal option for a side sleeper.

• Zero Gravity Position: The zero gravity position allows for raising the head and the feet slightly above the heart. It is not the best position for a person sleeping on their side because the hips are not aligned. Those sleeping on the side can also lay on their back during the day to reduce lower back pressure. That is one of the advantages of owning an adjustable bed with zero gravity.
• Pillow Tilt: The pillow tilt position is not the best for a person sleeping on their side. The neck will not be in a natural position. It is possible to watch TV or read a book during the day while in a pillow tilt position on an adjustable bed.

Understanding How a Side Sleeper Responds to an Adjustable Bed

•  How the Human Body Responds to Side Sleeping: Systems of the body are affected by sleep position and therefore adjustable beds for side sleepers must address specific needs.  Adjustable beds for side sleepers can impact the skeletal system, circulatory system, digestive system, lymphatic system and more.  However, most adjustable beds are designed primarily for back sleepers.  They can accommodate those who sleep in other positions, but do not target the specific needs of those who sleep on the side.  At Rest Right Mattress, we carry sleep solutions for all types of sleep needs.  We offer adjustable beds for side sleepers that were developed with the distinct needs of a side sleeper in mind.
• Side Sleeping and the Skeletal System: An adjustable bed for side sleepers’ skeletal system health will aid in proper alignment of the neck and back.  When sleeping on the side, the weight of your body exerts force on the bone structure of your spinal column.  Weight also causes the body to sink into a mattress when sleeping on the side.  Hips and shoulders project outward from the body so when lying sideways, these body parts feel the bulk of the pressure.  Furthermore, some side sleep positions can lead to bending or twisting.  Sleeping in this discouraged state can lead to chronic pain.  Compressed or pinch nerves can sometimes occur as well.  Finding an adjustable bed for side sleepers that will help minimize this bad sleep posture is essential to healthful sleep.
• Side Sleeping and the Circulatory System: Sleeping on the side increases blood flow and is widely considered to be good for heart health.  It is good for fighting disease and infection and warding off risk for other conditions as well.  If you suffer from joint and back pain due to bending, twisting, or being overweight you might miss out on these benefits.  That’s because getting adequate sleep is directly related to heart health.  When pain causes disruptions in your sleep, you may experience aggravated blood pressure.  The way it works is that as you sleep, your heart gets a sort of break from its regular workload.  Both blood pressure and heart rate lowers.  However, when sleep is constantly interrupted, the heart doesn’t get that much needed rest.  An adjustable bed for side sleepers can work to reduce these harmful disruptions in your sleep.
• Lymphatic Drainage in the Side Sleeper: Another bodily system that is affected by sleep position is the lymphatic system.  This system works to eliminate waste from the body, fight infection and enable absorption of vital nutrients.  Sleeping on the left side in particular can help this system do its work.  That’s because most lymph fluid will drain to the left.  There is a growing amount of research that supports sleeping on the side over sleeping in other positions.  So as a side sleeper, you are already doing something good for yourself just by sleeping.  The availability of specifically designed adjustable beds for side sleepers is relatively small.  However, options available enhance the benefits of sleeping on the side by adding additional advantages.
• Digestive System Issues Side Sleepers Face: Digestion is influenced in multiple ways by sleep.  On one hand, not getting enough sleep can change hormone levels that affect digestion.  Ghrelin hormones give you the urge of hunger while leptin hormones signal that hunger is satiated.  A lack of sleep can put these out of whack.  Additionally, insulin resistance can increase with a decrease in sleep.  Sleeping position can definitely inhibit the digestion track’s ability to work most efficiently.   Gastroenterologists recommend elevating the upper body to combat heartburn caused by acid reflux.  For side sleepers, this can prove difficult.  When using pillows or other apparatus to lift the upper body, the spine can become misaligned.  This is where an adjustable bed for side sleepers can come to the rescue.
• Manual Positioning of Side Sleepers: Now, it is possible to temporarily confront some issues with strategic ergonomic use of pillow placement.  For example, to support the natural curves found in the spine, pillows can be placed between the curve and the mattress.  Use a neck pillow at the cervical lordosis curve of the neck.  Maybe place a pillow at the inward curve of the lower lumbar region.  These can be supportive in keeping the spine aligned but often move during the night.  Furthermore, they won’t be able to address issues such as snoring or acid reflux without putting strain on the back and/ or neck.  The elevation of an adjustable base for side sleepers will work against these types of complaints.  It does so without negatively impacting the back.

How to Choose an Adjustable Bed for Side Sleepers?

When you are choosing an adjustable bed for side sleepers, there are several considerations that you should keep in mind. These factors that you consider ensure comfort and support while sleeping in your position of preference. Some of the factors to consider are discussed below.

• What to Look For: The primary concern for the side sleepers is ensuring that their backs align. The symphony sleep bed is the best choice for side sleepers since it lets you sleep on the side and lie flat. Back alignment is an essential factor that you should consider when buying an adjustable bed for side sleepers.
• Features: There are several features that you should look at when you are choosing an adjustable bed for side sleepers. These features include the pillow tilt, massage, Bluetooth, and many more.
• Warranty: The warranty of the adjustable bed can vary depending on the manufacturer. The warranty of a symphony sleep bed is limited to 10 years, but the warranty can vary for other adjustable beds.

Our Thoughts Based On the Adjustable Beds for Side Sleepers

Based on our experience and the feedback of the customers, many customers prefer a symphony sleep bed for the side sleepers. This is because the symphony sleep has the features known as elevation. The elevation feature angles the entire bed at a flat angle. This flat angle is what the side sleepers prefer because raising the head or the feet is not the desired position for the side sleepers. The preferred position for the side sleepers is the elevation feature, which angles the entire bed flat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Is the preferred adjustable bed for acid reflux?

The Symphony Sleep 600E,500E or 400E is the best adjustable bed for acid reflux since it features a true elevation feature.

Can you stop the adjustable bed tilting feature anytime?

The answer is yes; if you do not want the whole tilting feature height, you can stop the elevation feature at any point while the adjustable bed tilts.

What is the dual tilting feature on an adjustable bed?

The dual tilting feature is where the adjustable bed can tilt in both directions of the angle of the elevation feature.

Can you sleep in zero gravity position on your side?

The answer is yes; you can sleep in the zero gravity position on your side, but the back will not be aligned like the elevation feature, which lays the back flat. Zero gravity is more preferred for back sleepers than the side sleepers. The side sleepers do not prefer to use the zero gravity position.

Does every adjustable bed have the elevation features?

No, the only adjustable bed with the true elevation feature for side sleepers is the Symphony Sleep adjustable bed.

Are there adjustable beds for side sleepers?

This depends on the adjustable bed and the angle at which the individual sleeping in the adjustable bed is sleeping. When sleeping, the elevating features are the preferred position for side sleepers.