Beds, bases and adjustable frames
The base under your mattress affects support, airflow and the mattress warranty. Adjustable beds add positions that can help with snoring, reflux and back pain. Here is what each type does and who it suits.
Guides
- Adjustable bed benefits: what the evidence supports and what it does notAn adjustable bed has the best evidence for night-time reflux, where raising the head of the bed eases symptoms, and for mild positional sleep apnea, where even a 7.5 degree head lift lowered breathing events in small studies. For back pain, snoring without apnea and athletic recovery there is little direct research, so treat those as comfort benefits.6 min read, 10 sources
- Platform bed vs box spring: choosing the right bed frame and baseA platform bed has a solid or slatted deck built in, so most foam, latex and hybrid mattresses can sit on it directly. A box spring is a separate base that lifts and supports a mattress, and it suits traditional innerspring models. The right choice is the one that keeps your mattress flat and is allowed by its warranty.6 min read, 8 sources