Best Sleep Positions For A Good Night's Sleep

[WilsonFitbit]

Hello everybody! 😊

Sometimes we don't pay attention to this, but your sleep position plays a big role in your sleep quality, which means it might be time for you to switch it up.

If you experience any trouble getting enough sleep or if you have an injury, I believe there’s more to it than laying down and catching some Zzz’s. 

Note that different sleep positions play a very important role and have different benefits. If you suffer from pan or other health inconvenience, I think you might need to change your sleep position in order to manage it.

Flat on your back: sleeping on your back can offer the most health benefits. This is because it does not only make it easiest to protect your spine, but it can also help relieve hip and knee pain. Adding to this, a pillow behind your knees may help support the natural curve of the back.

Sleeping on your side: this is actually pretty good for everyone. Especially if you sleep on your left side, it can help reduce snoring and it is good for your digestion and might even reduce heartburn. 

Lying on your stomach: well, while this is considered a good position for snoring or sleep apnea, the benefits don't extend too much. Sleeping on your stomach can lead to experience neck and back pain, it can also add strain to your muscles and joints, making you sore and tired. 

Fetal position: this position has lots of benefits. This is great for lower back pain or pregnancy, sleeping in this position, can reduce snoring. But please consider that while sleeping in this position, your posture must be relatively loose, otherwise it can limit deep breathing while snoozing. 

In my personal experience I've tried the "Sleeping on your side" position, which has helped me to reduce snoring. 😴

Please feel free to share the preferred Sleeping position for you or the ones that you've tried and helped. 😊 

Have a wonderful day! 

[SunsetRunner]

I spend most of the night sleeping on my back. You are right, @WilsonFitbit - it does help relieve knee pain. One added note ... I have arthritis on my toes and place an additional, soft, scrunchie pillow at my feet to give my toes extra warmth and support. 

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

[NellyG]

I started off life as a stomach sleeper, but as I got older (and my back stiffer) I've moved onto my side - either right or left.  I'll occasionally lie on my back for a while but never go to sleep this way.

[WilsonFitbit]

Hi @SunsetRunner, @NellyG. It's nice to see you around! 

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. @SunsetRunner, @NellyG I believe this might not be your case but I've heard that people who have arthritis are often hesitant to exercise because they’re afraid of making their pain worse. However, regular exercise tends to decrease joint pain and help maintain joints’ range of motion. Plus, people who exercise regularly tend to sleep better in general. But to begin a safe exercise program, check with your doctor or physical therapist. 

I think using pillows can help. Pillows can be just as important as your choice of mattress. If you have hip or knee arthritis and like to sleep on your side, you may benefit from a pillow between your knees. If you have shoulder arthritis you may be most comfortable using a wedge pillow and sleeping on your back.

See you around. 

[Williehutch03]

Great summary!

[SunsetRunner]

@WilsonFitbit - you said: I've heard that people who have arthritis are often hesitant to exercise because they’re afraid of making their pain worse. However, regular exercise tends to decrease joint pain and help maintain joints’ range of motion.

I totally agree! I have a bad knee and start every morning peddling on my under table elliptical. It loosens the knee and gets me ready to start the day. 

[WilsonFitbit]

Hi @Williehutch03. Welcome to the community forums! 

I'm glad to hear that you loved the summary 😊. I'd like to invite you to visit our Discussions board where you can share your experiences, meet people and create new topics.

@SunsetRunner Happy to see you here and thanks for your comment! I totally agree with you and I am also glad to hear that regular exercise has helped you with the joint pain. 

Have a wonderful day!