"Zero Gravity"

All of our Adjustable Beds and Riser Reclining Chairs incorporate the latest technology, allowing you to reach the “Zero Gravity” Position, helping to reduce the symptoms of multiple health conditions, and creating a stress free sleeping/ relaxing position.

The “Zero Gravity” Position was first introduced by NASA two decades ago, with the intentions of alleviating as much stress as possible on the skeletal system, during take off.

Normally when standing upright or in a sitting position, gravity places pressure on the spine which causes the disc to compress and the spinal muscles to contract to maintain balance. This can be very uncomfortable for a person who has back pains. Also when in a standing position, the heart must work harder against gravity in order to pump blood back to the heart from the legs, to prevent blood pooling.

The “Zero Gravity” position raises your head and legs simultaneously to a neutral body position, elevating them above the heart, and achieving correct spinal alignment. This gives the feeling of weightlessness, and can prevent a lot of pain, therefore creating a better sleeping or resting environment.
 

Benefits of a "Zero Gravity" Position include:

• Less Pressure on the Spine, reducing the suffering of those with various forms of Arthritis and Chronic Back Pain.

• There is less pressure on the heart, therefore lowering blood pressure.

• Breathing is made easier due to elevation of the upper body. This increases lung capacity and helps alleviate the symptoms of conditions such as asthma and COPD. 

• Increased Circulation, helping to prevent blood pooling and swelling/ fluid collection of the lower limbs.

   

An example of a "Zero Gravity" Position