Did you sleep badly? What if it's because of your sleeping position?
Poor quality sleep can make life difficult and impact your health. If you wake up tired or aching, your sleeping position could be to blame. Here's some expert advice on how to improve your night's sleep.
Sleeping on your back: the perfect alignment
Keira Pritchard is a sleep specialist with the Eachnight Mattresses platform. Quoted by DHnet.be, she explains why sleeping on your back is the preferred position for most people. “This posture allows your spine to align itself naturally in a neutral position, with no folds or curves,” she explains. However, this position may be inadvisable for people who are overweight, tend to snore or suffer from sleep apnea, as it may aggravate these problems.
Sleeping on your side: a popular position to optimize
Sleeping on your side is the preferred position for many people, as it's both comfortable and natural. Some studies suggest that sleeping on the right side can be beneficial for the heart.
To optimize this position, a simple tip makes all the difference: place a pillow between your knees. This allows better alignment of the spine, while reducing tension on the hips and lower back.
Sleeping on your stomach can accelerate aging
Although some find this position comfortable, sleeping on the stomach has several disadvantages. “This posture puts significant pressure on the spine, as it disrupts its natural alignment,” warns Keira Pritchard.
What's for more, this position can accelerate skin aging. Direct contact with the pillow can promote the appearance of wrinkles. Not to mention the increased pressure on internal organs. If you're a fan of this position, it may be time to rethink your habits.
(MH with EdMar - Source/DHnet.be- Illustration: alexagorn/Unsplash)