Best Positions for a Great Night’s Sleep
We
toss, turn, snore, gurgle, talk and sometimes walk around when we are asleep;
it’s just something we do that we can’t prevent.
We
all also have a favourite sleeping position.
It
might be on your side, on your back or curled up into a ball. But did you know
the way you lie can affect how well you sleep?
Read
on and discover the many sleeping positions that’ll give you the best night’s
sleep.
On your back
A
common sleeping position and the one that doctors suggest is the best one for
your body.
The
benefits of sleeping this way is that the back is straight, allowing the
mattress to do its job most effectively.
For
all of you that live in fear of dreaded wrinkles, the Academy of Dermatology in
the US advises sleeping on your back to avoid those pesky crow’s feet, as
sleeping on your side causes wrinkles in the skin that become permanent over
time.
On your side
Another
popular choice amongst sleepers, with many opting for the comfortable and cosy
foetal position.
Doctors
promote sleeping on your left side to pregnant women as it improves circulation
to the heart and it takes pressure off the back, which is strained throughout
the day.
It
has also been claimed that sleeping on the left can help with acid-reflux, heartburn
and indigestion.
It’s
not all good news however. Sleeping on your side can put unneeded stress on
your neck muscles, as it is your shoulders that are supporting all of your
weight.
On your stomach
Sleeping
on your front is the least advised of all the sleeping positions as it can have
a negative effect on your body.
Sleeping
in this way can cause back and neck pain, unneeded pressure on your joints and
muscles and can irritate nerves.
However,
is your snoring keeping a loved one awake at night?
Sleeping
on your front keeps upper airways more open, making snoring less likely,
although if you also suffer from any join or muscular pain, you should look for
alternative remedies.
Well
that’s just a few useful tips to get the most out of your night sleep.
This
article was written by Sam Rigby on behalf of The Odd Mattress Company, the home of high quality mattresses and bed frames.
Photo
credits: Danilo Rizzuti, freedigitalphotos.net
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