Choose the best position to sleep better

Sep 6
20:37

2011

Michele De Capitani

Michele De Capitani

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It is important to sleep well, and to do so t is necessary to understand what position is better for each of us.

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There are many factors that can make you sleep more or less well, from the mattress that you use and in general the condition of the room where you sleep to your mind status, from the position that you have while you sleep to the problems that you might have. When you do not sleep  well, it is not always easy to understand the cause of the problem, but there are some useful tips that you might follow to be able to really rest up.

 

The position while sleeping, for example, can be a decisive factor. The first thing to be pointed out is that a position that is good for everybody does not exist: if you have some particular problems, like back pain, you might find it useful to choose a given position, while if you usually snore you might find that another position is better. To each person, depending on his needs and body, corresponds a position that is better than another one, and if you choose that position instead than another one you can really sleep better.

 

Let’s begin with the position on one’s back. A research carried out by Covenant Health System reveals that this is one of the healthiest positions, because if you sleep in this way you can avoid annoying back and neck problems, but that is not all: this position, indeed, reduces the reflux of stomach acid and even seems to reduce wrinkles. However, the position that is suitable for a person might not be the best one for another person, and indeed if you suffer from sleep apneas or you snore you should sleep in another position. If you snore, for example, you might find it good to sleep on your side, a position that is good also for pregnant women. Also if you have back or neck problems you might like this position, but you risk that the muscles of your shoulder get pressed. Also those who suffer from backache can take this position, perhaps putting a pillow under their knees: in this way the tension on the lower back is relieved.

 

There seems to be no apologies for those who sleep on their stomach: according to the research, indeed, this is the worst possible position. It is not suitable if you snore, because it makes it easier to snore, but this position causes also many other problems: it facilitates the reflux of acid due to the stomach compression and could lead to problems like nerves inflammation, tingling and numbness of the limbs due to the pressure exerted on the joints and muscles of the spine.

 

Keeping all this in mind you can try and find your ideal position. You will certainly notice that your sleep will take advantage from that, and you will really rest up and start everyday a new, busy day in the best possible way.

 

 


 

 

 


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