Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and hear an unpleasant wheezing and rumbling from the other side of the bed? Or perhaps you’re the snoring culprit in your household, keeping others from getting the good night’s sleep they crave.
Besides the potential nuisance, snoring can also reduce your quality of sleep. And if you’ve already tried face wraps, essential oils, and other popular remedies, you might be left wondering, what is an adjustable bed, and do adjustable beds help with snoring?
In many cases, the answer is yes, although that depends on the root issue behind the snore. In this short guide, we’ll go over the causes of snoring, the ways an adjustable mattress can help, and the other benefits of a customizable incline.
Minimize snoring and say hello to quieter sleep with the Casper Adjustable Bed Frames, designed to elevate your sleeping position and help with some of the causes of snoring.
The Causes and Perils of Snoring
To see if an adjustable bed frame might cure your snoring and improve sleep quality, it’s important to understand the source.
Snoring occurs as air flows past relaxed or obstructed throat tissue during sleep.1
Common causes of snoring include:
- Inflammation – Whether due to allergies or sinusitis (sinus infections), mucus and inflammation make it harder for air to flow through your respiratory system. In these cases, an adjustable bed can help you find a sleep position that drains fluids, thus improving your breathing and your snoring.
- Anatomy – Everyone is unique, and that includes our throats, mouths, and nasal passages! Conditions like a deviated septum or a thick soft palette can increase the likelihood of snoring. The good news? Finding the right sleeping position on an adjustable bed could potentially help.
- Poor sleep habits – Drinking alcohol before bed or getting insufficient sleep can lead to the overrelaxation of your throat tissue, resulting in the unpleasant vibrations we associate with snoring. If your sleep routine is a little erratic, you might want to try implementing behavioral changes as well as purchasing a more comfortable bed to increase the quality of your ZZZ’s.
- Some medical conditions – Hyperthyroidism, sleep apnea, and other medical conditions can contribute to snoring. Consult a doctor to understand if there are medical conditions causing your snoring.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your physician before taking any supplements, beginning any diet or fitness plan, or adopting any treatment for a health problem.
Snoring might seem like a mere annoyance. But as you already know, getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis is key to your overall health.
Sleep is a time for our bodies to relax and recover, and receiving insufficient oxygen during your downtime can hamper your physiological processes. As a result, you might wake up fatigued. In the long term, poor sleep can lead to more serious issues.
So, if snoring is keeping you or your loved ones up at night, it’s more than worth it to make a change and look into an adjustable foundation.
Next, let’s talk about our personal favorite fix for snoring—an adjustable bed.
The Perks of Adjustable Beds
Adjustable beds allow you to choose the incline of your mattress to accommodate to various ergonomic positions, whether that means elevating your head a few inches or sitting upright to read.
In the past, adjustable beds seemed like a high-tech indulgence for only the pickiest of sleepers seeking ultimate comfort. Now, they’re more accessible than ever.
And that’s good news for people who snore.2
- Elevating your head above your chest reduces the pressure on your airway and nasal passages, resulting in less obstruction and compression.
- You’ll no longer have to readjust your pillows throughout the night to find the correct spinal alignment. Instead, your adjustable bed frame does the bulk of the work to help you settle into the most comfortable sleep position. This new technology allows for an experience like no other.
- One clinical trial found that 67% of snorers experienced reduced symptoms with an increased head elevation thanks to their adjustable bed.3
If your partner isn’t totally sold on the adjustable bed, there’s a solution.
The Split King Bed allows each of you to adjust your side of the bed, ensuring that everyone is sleeping comfortably.
Other Benefits of Adjustable Beds
Adjustable beds weren’t just made to help with snoring, though we’re glad they were. An adjustable bed frame carries benefits for any sleeper, whether they snore or not. These include:
- Better sleep quality – Experiment with new ergonomic positions to find your perfect match. For example, the “anti-gravity setting” elevates your head and feet above your stomach, allowing for increased blood flow to your digestive tract. Some find this allows deeper sleep, while other sleepers find it actually helps their digestion.
- Whole-body benefits – If you’ve ever slept on a hard mattress, you know that your sleep really can affect your joints and ligaments. And no one wants to wake up feeling creaky. Elevating your head and lower body can reduce the buildup of fluid in your joints, resulting in less swelling and stiffness. No longer are the days of elevating your lower body by stacking pillow on top of pillow.
- Versatility – Whether you’re working from home or sneaking in an episode of your favorite TV show, an adjustable bed makes it easy and comfortable. Turn your bed into your office or your movie theater on-demand.
So, are adjustable beds worth it? We sure think so.
The Best Sleeping Position for Snorers & How Adjustable Beds Help
For those who snore, the sleeping position can exacerbate snoring sleep patterns. While lying flat on your back might seem like the most natural position, it actually increases the likelihood of snoring because gravity pulls the soft tissues in your throat downward, partially blocking airflow.
Side sleeping is the best position for snorers and there are many benefits of adjustable beds for side sleepers. But let's face it – adjusting to side sleeping isn't always easy, especially with discomfort on your hips or shoulders. That’s where an adjustable bed comes in handy.
- If you’re a dedicated back sleeper, a slight incline can prevent gravity from collapsing your throat tissues while keeping you comfortable.
- For side sleepers, adjusting the bed can reduce pressure points on the hips and shoulders, making it easier to stay in that position all night. Learn more in our blog about why adjustable beds are good for side sleepers.
Sleeping position matters, but with the right incline, you can breathe easier—literally.
How Much Should You Elevate Your Head to Reduce Snoring?
Now that we’ve established that elevation is key, you might be wondering—how high should your head actually be?
Research has shown that sleeping with the upper body at a 12-degree incline (compared to sleeping flat) can effectively reduce snoring and improve sleep quality.4 This incline keeps the airways open without straining your neck or causing discomfort. Such angles provide an effective means to stop snoring.
With a Casper adjustable bed, you can easily find your perfect angle—whether that’s a gentle incline for light snorers or a higher elevation for more significant airway blockage. And unlike stacking pillows (which shift and flatten overnight), an adjustable bed keeps you in consistent alignment all night long.
Claim Quiet Sleep With Casper
Reducing your snoring can boost your energy and overall wellness—not to mention help you avoid unneeded spats with your special someone. Luckily, an adjustable bed can help you find a better sleeping position for your body.
Casper’s collection of adjustable bed frames is designed with your comfort and sleep health in mind. The Adjustable Base Pro features an Anti-Snore preset to elevate your head and reduce airway pressure, as well as Zero Gravity mode to relieve tension and improve circulation. For the ultimate in relaxation, the Adjustable Base Max includes all of those features plus four-zone massage, pillow tilt, and under-bed lighting—helping you sleep quietly, comfortably, and supported.
Find your perfect match and enjoy sweet, silent dreams thanks to an adjustable foundation.
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Sources:
- Mayo Clinic. Snoring https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/snoring/symptoms-causes/syc-20377694
- Retirement Living. 10 Health Benefits of an Adjustable Bed Frame. https://www.retirementliving.com/10-health-benefits-of-an-adjustable-bed-frame
- Sleep Science and Practice. The anti-snoring bed – a pilot study. https://sleep.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41606-020-00050-2
- National Library of Medicine. National Center of Biotechnology Information. Sleeping in an Inclined Position to Reduce Snoring and Improve Sleep: In-home Product Intervention Study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9021938/
