About Tempur-Pedic Adjustable Sleep System

Benefits

• Satisfying, healthy sleep depends in part of the quality of support the sleeper's bed provides. A traditional flat bed cannot necessarily give adequate support to certain people with chronic back pain or breathing problems. Sufferers from gastric reflux problems may benefit from elevating their upper bodies, according to the Mayo Clinic, while people with poor circulation may relieve leg problems by elevating their legs at bedtime. Tempur-Pedic adjustable beds can alter the shape of the sleeping surface to create the most comfortable and beneficial position for different needs.

Features

• Beds equipped with the Tempur-Pedic adjustable sleep systems include several conveniences that can improve comfort and quality of sleep. The bed frames can "remember" up to four different positions via a programmable, backlit remote control unit. Some models also have an adjustable vibrating massage feature that users can activate for either their head or their feet. The king and California king bed plans include the option of a split base, with each offering separate ergonomic controls. This split-base design allows the bed occupants to select a different position for each side of the bed.

Models

• Tempur-Pedic makes three different adjustable bed models: the Ergo, Advanced Ergo and Grand Ergo models. The Ergo offers entry-level features such as multiple sleep positions, remote control and 65-degree maximum upright angle. The Advanced Ergo increases the maximum upright angle to 70 degrees while adding massage capability and more sophisticated electronic controls. The Grand Ergo accommodates the deluxe Tempur-Pedic GrandBed Mattress exclusively, in sizes ranging from queen to California king, while the other models can work with mattress sizes as small as twin.

Availability

• Many retailers sell products employing the Tempur-Pedic adjustable sleep system to shoppers nationwide. Macy's, for instance, offers the Advanced Ergo systems in bed frames ranging in size from twin XL to California king, as well as a full complement of Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Brookstone also sells Tempur-Pedic adjustable beds. The Tempur-Pedic website, which sells the company's products directly to consumers, notes that the split-base units can prove easier to maneuver through narrow doorways, a possible consideration during moves or initial delivery.