Published October 13, 2016
Healthiest Sleeping Positions
Healthiest Sleeping Positions
Your most loved sleeping pose could be giving you back and neck pain, stomach problems, even premature wrinkles. Discover the best sleeping position for your body- plus the one you may want to avoid.
GOOD: Sleeping on the back
Prevents neck & back pain: by maintaining a neutral position for head, neck, and spine
Reduces acid reflux: by keeping your head elevated below your stomach.
Minimizes wrinkles: as in you don’t have anything pushing against your face
Bad for: snoring
Your perfect pillow: 1 puffy pillow. To keep your head and neck supported without propping your head up too much.
OK: Sleeping on the side
Bad for: face and breasts. Constant smashing of the face from one side and sagging breasts is prominent.
Reduces snoring: by elongating your spine
Reduces acid reflux: by keeping your head elevated above your stomach
Useful during pregnancy: sleeping on the left side is ideal for blood flow
Your perfect pillow: 1 thick one. To fill the space above your shoulder so your head and neck are supported in neutral position.
BAD: fetal position
Increases arthritic pain: knees are bent for a long time during the night with bad neck and spine posture
Restricts diaphragmatic breathing
Premature facial wrinkles: too much stress on the face and breasts
Useful during pregnancy
Your perfect pillow: 1 thick one. To fill the space above your shoulder so your head and neck are supported in neutral position
AVOID: sleeping on the stomach
Difficult to maintain a neutral spine
Puts pressure on the joints and muscles: which can irritate nerves and leads to pain, numbness, & tingling
Constant incorrect head position may lead to aching:
Keeping the face down keeps your upper airways more open: So if you snore and are suffering from neck or back pain, its fine to try sleeping on your belly
Your perfect pillow: 1 thin one or none at all
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