The Best Sleeping Position

 

The best sleeping position does in fact vary from person to person.  That said, there are a couple general rules that will help prevent neck and low back pain and spasm.  Long term sleeping in a poor position can lead to significant pain and problems as we age.  An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure!

1. Stomach Sleeping.  The worst of the three major positions.  Sleep with your face in the pillow and you’ll suffocate.  You have to turn your head to breath which puts a lot of strain on your neck and shoulders.  Should your neck tighten up enough, you’ll start to have tension headaches.

2. Side Sleeping.  Side sleeping is fine if you are actually on your side, as in fetal position.  Unfortunately many “side sleepers” are actually modified stomach sleepers with many of the risks associated with stomach sleeping.  Additionally, many of these side/stomach sleepers do funny things with their arms which can lead to shoulder problems as well.  Side/stomach sleepers also generally have one leg straight and the other bent and off to the side, creating torsion in the low back which can lead to low back pain, spasms and hip pain and strain as well.

3. Back Sleeping.  The best option of the three.  Make sure that you are supporting your neck with the right amount of pillow.  Too much or too little support while on your back can lead to issues as well.

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