The best sleeping positions
In the post on the importance of a good pillow we related the pillow to the way we sleep. In this article, we will talk about the best and worst sleeping positions, depending on weight, mattress firmness, if you are pregnant, or simply your preferences.
The goal is to discover which is the right position for us, the one that allows us to feel rested and with more energy to face our daily life.
Very common problems such as waking up in a bad mood, with neck pain, torticollis or numbness in the arms can be a consequence of a bad body position in bed.
Experts say that there is no universal perfect position, it depends a lot on the rest, sleep needs, and preferences of each person, also depending on whether we suffer from back or breathing pain.
- Sleeping on your back: One of the most stable positions with the least pressure points for the body, avoiding neck and back pain. It is also perfect to prevent the appearance of expression lines; its only downside is that it favors snoring.
- On your side: It is one of the most comfortable positions when sleeping, allowing our body to be relaxed during the night and the head to be supported without effort or pressure. The alignment of the spine with the neck and head is the greatest, always keeping in mind not to have a pillow that is too thick forcing the neck. Sleeping on your side favors breathing and is the ideal position for pregnant women.
- On your stomach: Many experts say it is the worst sleeping position, as it puts a lot of pressure on the neck and back; this pressure intensifies if the mattress is too thick. It is very possible to feel numbness, neck or back pain, and torticollis when sleeping on your stomach. Also, the chest has difficulty breathing. Although this position is good if you want to stop snoring.
