As humans, we will spend an average of one-third of our lives asleep. The younger you are, the more sleep your body needs. For example, newborns need between 14 and 17 hours of sleep per day, compared to seven to eight hours for older adults.
Sleep is essential to our well-being. A good night’s sleep will help you to avoid getting sick, stay at a healthy weight, lower your risk of serious health problems, reduce stress, impress mood, and think more clearly during the day.
A key part of getting a good night’s sleep is sleeping posture. If you aren’t completely satisfied with the quality of your sleep, then this blog post is for you. Here, we will look at good sleeping positions and the benefits of using a chiropractic pillow.
What Is the Best Sleeping Position?
While there is no particular sleeping position that is more preferable to others for example on your back or in a fetal position, it is essential that you keep your body and neck aligned while at rest.
Each of us has our preferences for sleeping position and that’s fine, as long as proper body alignment is maintained. Factors that can affect this includes the mattress type and pillow type. Depending on your sleeping position, you may find that a pillow between or behind your knees improves comfort and relieves pressure on your spine.
Popular Sleeping Positions
Let’s take a look at two popular sleeping positions and how to get the most out of them.
Flat on Your Back
This position makes it easier to protect the spine while sleeping. It can also be beneficial for people with knee and hip pain. Gravity will help to keep your body properly aligned in this position.
Fetal Position
This is a more curled-up version of side sleeping. It’s beneficial for people with lower back pain as well as pregnant women and it can also reduce snoring. Just ensure that your position is relatively loose.
Benefits of a Chiropractic Pillow
Whichever position you prefer to sleep in, a chiropractic pillow is a must-have. A chiropractic pillow helps to keep your neck and body properly aligned when sleeping, which is especially important for people with existing issues.
Chiropractic pillows cradle the neck and keep the head in a neutral position. Sleeping with your head in an elevated position can cause neck and back stiffness. Put simply, a chiropractic pillow helps prevent you from feeling like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning.
Find the Sleeping Posture That Works Best for Your Body
Whatever your preferred sleeping posture is, it is important to focus on proper body alignment. This involves ensuring that your neck and back are properly aligned. If you have existing issues with your knees or lower back, a second pillow can be used to support this area.
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