Like futons, they offer little to no bed frame height, and no edge support.
They differ from cloud mattresses, which are placed on traditional bed frames.
Heres his take on the best bed height, safety, and even those ever-so-popular cloud beds.
Getting on and off a bed thats too high for you’ve got the option to be difficult.
What is bed height and why does it matter?
Bed height refers to the distance between the floor and your sleeping surface.
board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Premier Orthopedic Spine Associates in New Jersey
Its comprised of several elements.
Getting on and off a bed thats too high for you’re able to be difficult.
He also cautions that high beds can be dangerous for people who might fall off during sleep.
So, what about mattresses that are close to the floor, like cloud beds?
However, other people may enjoy them safely.
Many societies sleep on futons and do fine.
The trick is to determine your ability to go from the ground to an upright position easily and painlessly.
The inability to perform that movement is a predictor of frailty.
Getting up out of a too-low bed wont ruin you, even if its hard on your body.
board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Premier Orthopedic Spine Associates in New Jersey
Falling out of a too-high bed, however, can cause real damage, he explains.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
When it comes to bed height, theres no magic number.
Your height, and most specifically your knee height, should be taken into account.
If you have a partner, their height should also become part of the equation.
In general, taller people may find higher beds easiest to get in and out of.
To figure this out, sit on the edge of the bed.
Small or aging fur babies can hurt themselves jumping on or off a high bednot to mention little humans.
Conversely, some people find it easiest to roll in and out of bed.
Shop at the end of the day, when youre tired.
Dr. Shah also stresses that the bed you choose conforms to your body.
It may also put a big strain on your knee joints.
If you should probably use your arms for hoisting, you may further strain your shoulders or back.
If you love the idea of a cozy, snuggly bed (and who doesnt?)
As we all know, you spend about a third of your life in bed.
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