How to Raise the Bed at an Incline

Raising your bed so head of it rests at an incline can help alleviate symptoms of various medical conditions such as chronic heartburn, gastroesophageal reflex disease and sinus and respiratory disorders. Getting your head and chest up may not cure you, but it can help you sleep a bit better. Fortunately, raising your bed is less expensive than investing in an adjustable bed. Always check with your physician before attempting any treatments.

Wood blocks
Saw
Bed risers
Upholstery foam sheet

Instructions

- 1
  Cut wood blocks 6 to 8 inches square with a saw. Place them under the feet at the head of your bed to raise the bed on an incline. If your bed has three legs across the head, place blocks under all three legs. If your bed frame has center supports, insert blocks that measure 3 to 4 inches square under the feet that support the center of the bed.
- 2
  Purchase bed risers at a home goods store if you don't want to make your own. Packaged risers are a bit more expensive, but you can stack them to raise the height of your incline from 3 to 8 inches.
- 3
  Buy a medium-firm upholstery foam sheet, although it's the most expensive solution. Foam sheets come in different thicknesses and can be cut to raise the head of your mattress. Place the foam between the box springs and the mattress, placing your bed on an incline.

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