By Brian Croft, Owner of Croft Mattress & Creator of Foreverbed
If you or someone you love struggles with sleep apnea, you know how frustrating and exhausting it can be. As the owner of Croft Mattress and the creator of Foreverbed, I’ve worked with countless customers looking for solutions to improve their sleep quality. And while a CPAP machine is often the go-to treatment, your mattress and bed setup can make a huge difference in how well you sleep and breathe at night.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), happens when the airway becomes blocked, usually due to relaxed throat muscles. This leads to:
• Loud snoring
• Gasping for air during sleep
• Waking up feeling exhausted
• Morning headaches and brain fog
A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is the standard treatment, but the right mattress and adjustable bed can help CPAP users sleep even better.
How the Right Mattress and Adjustable Bed Can Help Sleep Apnea
1. Elevation Improves Airflow
Lying completely flat can cause your tongue and soft tissues to block your airway, making sleep apnea worse. An adjustable bed base lets you elevate your head slightly, keeping your airway open and reducing apnea episodes.
At Croft Mattress, we recommend pairing an adjustable base with our ForeverBed, which is designed to flex and support your body perfectly at any incline.
2. A Supportive Mattress Reduces Tossing & Turning
A mattress that’s too soft can cause you to sink in, which misaligns your spine and makes breathing harder. A mattress that’s too firm creates pressure points, leading to discomfort and restlessness.
That’s why I designed the ForeverBed with the perfect balance of support and pressure relief. It cradles your body while keeping your spine aligned, so you can stay in a comfortable position all night long.
3. Side Sleeping is Easier with a Quality Mattress
Many sleep apnea sufferers are encouraged to sleep on their sides because it helps keep the airway open. But if your mattress doesn’t support your hips and shoulders properly, side sleeping can become uncomfortable.
Our ForeverBed hand crafted mattresses are built to contour to your body, relieving pressure points and making side sleeping easier.
4. Less Snoring & Better CPAP Comfort
Even with a CPAP machine, some people still struggle with snoring or discomfort. A well-designed mattress and adjustable base can help:
✔ Keep your head elevated to reduce nasal congestion.
✔ Prevent mask leaks by allowing you to find the perfect sleeping angle.
✔ Minimize movement disturbances so you and your partner sleep soundly.
Upgrade Your Sleep & Your Health
At Croft Mattress, we believe sleep is the foundation of good health. If you’re using a CPAP machine or struggling with sleep apnea, upgrading to a ForeverBed mattress and adjustable base can help you sleep better, breathe easier, and wake up feeling refreshed.
Stop by our showroom in Joplin, MO or Springfield MO or check out our selection online and schedule your fitting today! Better sleep is possible, and we’re here to help!
