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We all have that one favorite sleeping position! The one that makes us feel so comfortable that we think everything will be just fine. However, it can cause many health issues.
Viral Strange has listed 4 sleeping positions, showing which one is the most beneficial for your health and which one is not.
1. Sleeping on your back
Sleeping on your back might not be the best position. If you’re suffering from neck, and low back pain or you keep snoring, sleeping on your back can aggravate the condition. Also, it is not recommended for pregnant women because it affects the blood flow.
However, if you suffer from neck pain, sleeping on your back will help to ease the aches.
2. Sleeping on your left side
Sleeping on your left side can be very beneficial to your health. It helps in back pain relief. Also, sleeping on your left side will help with digestion, bowels, and constipation relief.
3. Sleeping on your right side
The heart pumping out of your chest sensation can be related to your sleeping habits. Sleeping on your right side will be beneficial to heart-related issues.
4. Sleeping on your stomach
Sleeping on your stomach can reduce snoring. However, sleeping on your stomach can be bad for neck, back, and shoulder pain. It also can make your skin age faster.
Which is your favorite sleeping position? Tell us in the comments!
I sleep on my left side. It is the only way I feel comfortable with a small pillow between my knees. Any other way gives me back pain.
Sleep on my back, though upper back & nape of upper neck are support by 3 – 4 pillows lifting me up, I don’t lie flat on my back it makes me feel extremely nauseous if my whole heads resting on pillows, only the upper nape of my neck rests on the pointed corners of pillows. My feet must be crushed stuffed between end of mattress & footboard wedged to keep them still, preventing anything touching them making them hot/overheat. My legs lie at different levels from each other, not flat but dangling off & over thin solid things, them elevated at different heights. Backs of ankles/heels/ lower backs of legs resting on the upturned leg of a stool, the other balanced perfectly on the thin but strong ledge lid of a cardboard box or back of chair. My feet must have something consistent I can press down/push down against to access pressure points. My head turns right, my ear remains uncovered.RL
Thanks.
I was being tested for sleep apnea, and they found I don’t have that condition. If I slept on either side I was breathing fine. But if I slept on my back, I wasn’t getting enough oxygen. So, I sleep with a pillow to my back if sleeping on either side.
Hi i am kellie , i like my sides Best 😊
Depends on how I’m feeling, I do all of them at different times on different nights, I neve go to sleep or wake in the same position.. I assumed everyone was like that till I read these comments, im quite shocked …
I sleep on my right side it’s the only way I can sleep.With a pillow between my knees and stomach.
I sleep on my left or right side I have to switch sometimes when one arm and shoulder startes to hurt. I never sleep on my back it’s very uncomfortable for me.
SLEEPING IN MY LEFT SIDE, HELPS WITH MY BACK PAIN.
Both sides about 2hrs each before turning. With a pillow to easy back, knee and ankle pain.
I used to sleep on my right side.with right hand under my head. I haven’t feel any backpain, no blood pressure no sugar and hearth issues. I am Muslim and Its the method told by my prophet Muhammd SAW.
Good morning…I love to sleep on my right side…that’s the only way I feel comfortable and falls asleep quickly.
On my back
I am quite curious how is it that if one sleeps on their tummy , does it age them faster lol
Lisa Fullerton, by compressing your face into your pillow! also when you sleep on your stomach you have to turn your head to the right/left to breath… Bad for your neck and your jaw.
I was wondering the exact same question because I sleep on ma tummy most of the time it’s the only way I can get to sleep 😴
It would eventually crease your face and leave lines from how your lying on your face and stomach.
Sleeping on your side can also leave lines on your face and eyes and chest after time especially when skin ages.
cs u lie flat on one side of ur face
Sleeping on you left also helps with heartburn
Sleeping with your arms curled under your face and elbows bent all night can compress the ulnar nerves in the elbows, resulting in painful neuropathy, numbness and tingling and eventually the loss of feeling except constant pain in the hands.
Can also be a problem for people who suffer with TMJ. Can push the jaw to one side. Hands under face this is.
I like my left side sometimes on my back.
I sleep on my left side or back
I’m a side sleeper and in addition to sleeping on my (right) side I sleep with a body pillow (long pillow) at my back and also I’ll wrap my legs and arms around a second body pillow. So basically I’m sleeping in a cocoon of pillows!
Thats a really good idea
I sleep on my left side, on my back. I have had two back surgeries and have pain daily. But on my left gives me more relieve on my back.
I as a rule start off on my left side. I change throughout the night. I rarely sleep on my stomach.