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Although that might not be the expected eight hours for many, people with existing health issues may find how they sleep can have a huge impact. If you are experiencing pain, a change in your sleep routine could make a difference.
It may not be easy, or feel natural to change how you usually sleep, but by changing your default position, you can train your body to get the most out of the time you rest. Here’s our guide of how to sleep if you have various issues:
When sleeping on your side, try placing a pillow between your knees to help with spine alignment. The fetal position involves sleeping on your side with bent legs curled in toward your body. It’s the most popular sleeping position not only is it great for lower back pain or pregnancy, but sleeping in this position can also help reduce snoring.
New sleep positions can be hard
By using a thicker pillow if sleeping on your side and a thinner pillow when sleeping on your back, you can take the pressure of the muscles in your neck. Side sleeping is similar to sleeping in the fetal position, but your legs aren’t pulled in toward your body.
If you prefer sleeping on your side, choose a good pillow to avoid neck pain. Sleep on whichever side feels most comfortable, but don’t be afraid to switch to a different position if it’s not working for you.
The fetal position involves sleeping on your side with bent legs curled in toward your body. It can also help reduce snoring. Side sleeping is similar to sleeping in the fetal position, but your legs aren’t pulled in toward your body.
Like the fetal position, sleeping on your side is pretty good for you. In addition to reducing snoring, it’s great for digestion and may even reduce heartburn.
Pregnant women may need a pillow
For acid reflex, sleeping on your left side may be more effective than sleeping on your right side. Sleeping on your left side may also be useful for encouraging regular bowel movements. Your small intestine moves waste to your large intestine through something called the ileocecal valve, found in the lower right abdomen.
Sleeping on your left side could potentially allow gravity to help with the process of moving waste through your ileocecal valve. In pregnancy, experiment with using a body pillow or wedge pillow for added comfort.
Lie on your back but place a pillow under your knees to take pressure off your spine. Sleeping on your back uses gravity to keep your body in an even alignment over your spine. This can help reduce any unnecessary pressure on your back or joints. A pillow behind your knees may help support the natural curve of the back…CONTINUE READING>>
