Sleeping positions vary differently from person to person and this is why finding the most effective way to get yourself to sleep is an easy way of making you healthier.
Our main goal as chiropractors is to ensure that you are using your body as effectively as possible to remove the possibility of injury from the equation.
Sleeping for us plays a big part in whether or not you will be experiencing neck or back pain aswell as the common tension headache.
In this blog we will give you an insight into what sleeping position will best suit your circumstances!
What Types Of Sleeping Positions Are There?
Theoretically speaking there are really only 3 types of sleeping positions. These include on your back, on your side and on your stomach.
What Should I Avoid When Sleeping?
The main things to avoid is sleeping on your arm or in a foetal like position as this will compress the joints and make things uncomfortable. Sleeping on your stomach should also be avoided. The reasoning behind this is because the body is in an awkward position especially when using a pillow as when the body isn’t parallel it can cause unwanted tension.
What Symptoms Can I Develop From An Incorrect Sleeping Position?
How Can I Find The Correct Sleeping Position For Me?
The ideal sleeping position comes down to what is most comfortable to you. If you are a back sleeper it is ideal to have a low profile pillow so that the curves of the spine are not accentuated and causing any type of neck strains or other body aches. If you are a side sleeper and this feels comfortable be sure to have a pillow that is not to low and not to high but just right. Your neck should be held comfortably without any added stress to the region. Other variations of sleeping such as having a pillow between the legs may help with comfort especially with those who are suffering from low back pains
If you are someone who is currently waking up sore from bed and looking for someone to help. Our team of experienced and qualified practitioners are here to help!
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