How often do you wake up feeling sore, almost as if you were working out in your sleep, with little time to get rid of those aches and pains in the morning? In addition to purchasing a new mattress, changing your sleeping position could be the key to finally putting an end to those aches. Plus, you might find that your preferred sleep position is causing you a host of other problems too.
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Sleeping On Your Back
According to many doctors, sleeping on your back is the best way to get a healthy night's worth of sleep. For starters, resting on your back means less pain in your neck and back. Additionally, this position can eliminate wrinkles and reduce the consequences of acid reflux. The end result is a back that sits neutrally. Unfortunately, back sleeping causes snores to become more frequent and much louder.
Sleeping On Your Side
Sleeping on your side is a great choice for preventing pain of the back and neck. Just like sleeping on your back, side sleeping is also a benefit for those who face acid reflux. An added benefit for your sleeping partner is that side sleepers tend to snore much less than those who snooze on their backs.
Ultimately, sleeping on your side is perfectly health. It keeps your spine nice and long, and if you just can't sleep on your back then this is the position that will keep you feeling good. Pregnant women especially are encouraged to sleep on the left side to improve blood flow.
Sleeping On Your Stomach
While sleeping on your stomach is great if you want to stop snoring, it is not the healthiest option. It could actually make it difficult to avoid neck and back pain because it puts so much pressure on your joints. The result can be irritated nerves and even a numb sensation. The benefit of sleeping on your stomach is that it does open up the airway, allowing you to breathe easily as you snooze.
No matter how you snooze, you deserve to do so comfortably. Make sure that you are settling in comfortably (and healthy) at the end of your days.
