Sleeping Position and Attire

some facts for you ns

  • Sleeping on Your Back

    Sleeping on your back is great position for sleeping because you can

    sleep in a position that support your head and neck and lower back

    area. To combat any type of lower back stiffness or discomfort, sleep

    with a few pillows or a wedge, such as a knee elevator, under your knees for optimal comfort. If you use a cervical support neck pillow, such as the cervical traction neck pillow,

    you can allow your head and neck to be in the correct position where

    there is least stress placed on your cervical spine. This position of

    sleeping on your back with a cervical support pillow for the neck and positioning wedge

    for your lower back is the least stressful for your body. Keep in mind

    that you may start in this position, but for most people they move

    around during the night time.
  • Sleeping on Your Side

    This is a popular position for sleeping for many people. There is a

    natural tendency to sleep on ones side after starting out on your back.

    When sleeping on your side make sure your pillow has enough support in

    it to keep your shoulders relaxed at. If your pillow is too low, your

    head will be tilting down, and if it is too high your head will be

    stretched uncomfortably –both of which can be very uncomfortable. That

    is why having a cervical support pillow that is properly sized is a

    good idea. The Linear Gravity Neck Pillow

    comes in 3 sizes- small, med and large to accomodate different sizes

    and frams. To make this side sleeping position even more comfortable

    and least stress on your body, place a pillow in between the knees that

    keeps your legs hip width apart. This will properly support your lower

    back area.
  • Sleeping on Your Stomach

    By far, the worst sleeping position is on your stomach. Not only does

    it place extra stress on your cervical spine and upper back area, but

    it also places stress on your stomach muscles. Sleeping on stomach

    means your head and neck are going to be turned to one side (so that

    you can breathe) for a prolonged period of time, which can create

    stiffness by the morning. It puts strain on the cervical paraspinals

    and levator scapulae muscles.

 
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