Sponsored by Boyd Sleep
There is an old misconception that’s hovered around waterbeds, since their initial creation, that says waterbeds will fail to provide adequate back support for any sleeper. While the source of the information is fleeting, many believe that it dates back to the fledgling days of the industry itself. In truth, most modern waterbeds like the ones from Boyd Flotation provide as much as - if not more - support than a traditional bedding option.
When looked upon and compared to traditional mattresses with coil springs, it’s easy to see how one could accept such myths. The free-flow version of waterbeds that were popular in the days of yore do allow the lower back to sink to levels beyond those recommended by some medical professionals. However, today’s most popular models provide varying degrees of support that can be honed to the individual’s own comfort and support needs like the iZone adjustable waterbed. This is done by layering in material that cuts down on the wave action.
iZone Adjustable Waterbed
CONTURAFORM Semi-Waveless 60% Hardside Waterbed
In today’s free-flow waterbed models, you can buy anything from fully free-flow varieties all the way up to a nearly completely waveless waterbed experience. Not only that, but the soft-sided waterbed mattresses of today even look like a traditional mattress with the added benefit of internal bladders that are filled to the desired levels of lower back support.
Some may argue that the free-flow variety is harder on the back and lumbar, and this may be the case for some sleepers. However, there are as many that have been sleeping on this style for most of their lives and will swear by them. The point we’re making here is that if you’re worried about waterbeds lacking support, you now have several options that will provide you adequate support with the comfort of water that many can’t sleep without.
While the waterbed may be slower to adopt widespread support from doctors and other medical professionals, if you look around those who actually sleep on them, you will see that a great majority of them actually tout their healing and support properties. This alone should give those in the market for a waterbed comfort in the fact that the myths surrounding the waterbed and back support often fail to hold water.