{"id":1214,"date":"2025-09-26T01:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T01:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=1214"},"modified":"2025-10-15T02:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T02:05:01","slug":"optimising-sleep-for-spinal-health-how-to-sleep-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/optimising-sleep-for-spinal-health-how-to-sleep-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimising Sleep for Spinal Health: How to Sleep Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>Your sleep position can either support or sabotage your spine. Many people wake up with tight backs or necks without realizing their sleeping posture is the culprit. Here\u2019s how to make sure your sleep is helping\u2014not hurting\u2014your spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Sleep Positions for Spinal Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On Your Back<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a small pillow under your knees to reduce lower back strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a pillow that supports the natural curve of your neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On Your Side<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a pillow between your knees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your spine in a straight line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Sleeping on Your Stomach<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It twists the neck and flattens spinal curves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mattress and Pillow Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a medium-firm mattress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace your pillow every 1\u20132 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory foam pillows often offer better neck support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Recommended Reading<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/tag\/low-back-pain\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Can Chiropractic Care Help with Headaches?<\/a><br>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Also Explore<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/tag\/chiropractic-blog\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Why Your Joints Hurt More In Cold Weather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your sleep position can either support or sabotage your spine. Many people wake up with tight backs or necks without realizing their sleeping posture is the culprit. Here\u2019s how to make sure your sleep is helping\u2014not hurting\u2014your spine. Best Sleep Positions for Spinal Health Mattress and Pillow Tips \ud83d\udc49 Recommended Reading: Can Chiropractic Care Help [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1215,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[28,30,35,29,27,49,20,418,6,76,24,602,601,7,48],"class_list":["post-1214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorised","tag-acute-pain","tag-benefits-of-chiropractic","tag-broadmeadows-chiopractor","tag-chiropractic-care","tag-chronic-pain","tag-fawkner-chiropractor","tag-low-back-pain","tag-mill-park-chiropractor","tag-neck-pain","tag-pillow-use","tag-poor-posture","tag-poor-sleep","tag-sleeping-habits","tag-stretches","tag-westmeadows-chiropractor"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Benefits-Of-Sleeping-Correctly.jpg?fit=2145%2C1432&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":987,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/pillow-talk-choosing-the-right-one\/","url_meta":{"origin":1214,"position":0},"title":"Pillow Talk &#8211; Choosing The Right One!","date":"4 March 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Do you know that we spend on average 6-8 hours sleeping every day? \u2013 longer if you like lounging in bed with your telly! Unfortunately, we tend to overlooked the importance of getting the right pillow and this can lead to sore shoulders, sore neck, sore back or other issues\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Uncategorised&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"Pillow_Use_TMC.jpg","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pillow-Use-TMC.jpg?fit=1022%2C766&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":298,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-is-the-best-pillow-for-neck-pain\/","url_meta":{"origin":1214,"position":1},"title":"What Is the Best Pillow For Neck Pain?","date":"30 March 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"About Neck Pain - There are three main types of neck pain which may include: Acute Neck pain\u00a0= Neck pain that is usually severe and has been going on for the last 72 hours is considered acuteSub acute Neck pain\u00a0= Neck pain that has continued for the last 2 weeks\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Uncategorised&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"PillowSleepingTMC.jpg","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/man-sleeping-napping-resting-in-bed-1_jpg-600x390-1.jpg?fit=600%2C390&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1160,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/the-best-pillow-for-a-good-nights-sleep-why-flexi-pillows-stand-out\/","url_meta":{"origin":1214,"position":2},"title":"The Best Pillow for a Good Night&#8217;s Sleep: Why Flexi Pillows Stand Out","date":"22 January 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"As chiropractors, we often emphasize the importance of maintaining proper spinal alignment while sleeping. One essential element that can significantly impact your sleep quality and spinal health is the pillow you use. While there are various types of pillows on the market, I\u2019d like to shine a spotlight on the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Uncategorised&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"Best-Pillow-TMC.jpg","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Best-Pillow.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":774,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/sleeping-positions-whats-best-for-you\/","url_meta":{"origin":1214,"position":3},"title":"Sleeping Positions&#8230; What&#8217;s Best For You?","date":"8 December 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"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\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Uncategorised&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"Sleeping-Positions-TMC.jpg","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sleeping-Positions.jpg?fit=800%2C533&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1268,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/holistic-health-and-chiropractic-care-in-melbourne\/","url_meta":{"origin":1214,"position":4},"title":"Holistic Health and Chiropractic Care in Melbourne","date":"19 February 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Chiropractic care is not just about fixing pain. In Melbourne, many people use it to maintain holistic health and improve overall quality of life. 1. Support Nervous System Health Chiropractic adjustments optimize nerve function, improving body-wide communication and health. 2. Improve Sleep and Energy Proper spinal alignment can lead to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Uncategorised&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"Holistic-Health-Care-TMC","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Holistic-Health-Care-TMC.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":879,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-torticollis-syndrome\/","url_meta":{"origin":1214,"position":5},"title":"All About Torticollis Syndrome","date":"26 April 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"What is Torticollis? Torticollis also known as a \"Wry Neck\" is a debilitating neck injury that can last up to several months depending on its severity. How Does Torticollis Occur? - Incorrect Posture - Bad Pillow - Bad Sleeping Position - Strenuous Activity - Incorrect Lifting Symptoms Of Torticollis! -\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Uncategorised&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"Torticollis-Neck-Pain-TMC.jpg","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Torticollis-Neck-Pain-TMC.jpg?fit=900%2C599&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1214"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1216,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1214\/revisions\/1216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}