I wanted to make a separate post to ask if anyone has any experience with neck articulation on an adjustable base? I’m debating between the L&P Prodigy and the P-132, which is supposedly a higher model in that it adds a third articulation at the neck called pillow tilt. It’s supposed to be good for reading or using a laptop in bed. I don’t know if this is a gimmick or a genuinely useful feature that’s worth paying more for, but I know that once I get an adjustable bed, I will not be upgrading it for as long as possible, and they can’t be returned or exchanged, so I don’t want to make a mistake on this. I did have a herniated disc in my neck several years ago, and sometimes have neck discomfort, so if it’s truly helpful with this, that might be something I should consider.
The other difference is that the remote is a 7" tablet that allows you to control room lighting, tv, etc. by using special plugs for lamps, the tv, etc. I don’t plan to use that feature and don’t think my lights or tv could even work with such a thing, but it might be useful at some point in the future. I don’t like that the remote is pretty big, but it’s flat. Does any one here have any experience with this type of remote? I would be very interested to hear your comments and opinions.
I have experience with another brand that uses a head tilt feature (Rize Contemporary) and I think it works in a fashion similar to the L & P, so I’ll do my best to describe it.
The smaller head section is the first to bend forward when you raise the head of the bed, and it bends at a prescribed rate. It is not adjustable independently. I do find that it makes a bit of a difference in your comfort when you’re propped up at a higher angle, especially when reading or watching television.
The biggest difference I find in beds like this is that they are five segments instead of four, and they tend to contour better to your body. Every brand is different in how they divide the segments, so you’d have to compare the model you’re considering to the other L & P model to see where they divide these segments and if there really is a difference.
I will also mention that your mattress, and specifically your pillow, will have a more direct impact upon the area where you had your herniation (guessing cervical) than the head tilt feature.
Thanks, MattressToGo, that was helpful. I hadn’t considered the possibility that the head tilt part might not be independently adjustable. I called around and discovered that not a single mattress/bedding shop in my state (CT) has this L&P model on the floor, so I can’t try it out just yet, but it does sound like it might be a good feature. I did try their base and noticed that the top of the back is pretty far back behind the head, and I do need a pillow to make it comfortable, but it works great with just a pillow. Hmmm…. I’m not sure what I will decide yet, but it’s very good to hear from someone who has used something very similar. I think it might be a good feature….
Has anyone else tried this type of adjustable base or seen it at a showroom anywhere (on the East Coast?)
Many people do enjoy this option in a power foundation, as it allows for enough of an initial tilt of the neck without raising the shoulders to provide an elevation similar to stacking an extra pillow under the head, which at times is all some people require for breathing/snoring/sinus issues. As the base is elevated at the head, it also can provide a more comfortable surface when fully upright for the head. Of course, your actual perception may vary so I’d suggest testing one out in person if possible.
In a two-motor system (like the Rize Contemporary), the head tilt works at a prescribed rate, bending forward and staying in that position as the rest of the upper torso elevation continues to bend forward. In a three motor system (like the Leggett and Platt Prodigy 2.0), the head tilt can be adjusted independently.