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Find Your Perfect Pose: Best Sleeping Positions for a Quality rest

Your sleeping position determines your sleep hygiene. Best sleeping positions can significantly improve the quality of rest & comfort that we experience each night

Achieving a restful night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being and vitality. One vital factor that contributes to quality sleep is the position in which we sleep. The way you sleep can make a big difference in how you feel when you wake up.

Each one of us has a particular sleeping position. Moreover, our sleeping position is not constant. It changes with age and other associated life deviations. What is important here is to understand the fact that the way our body rests on the bed should be proper to ripe benefits of overall physical recovery of our body- high-quality sleep can offer relaxation & recovery of our muscles especially, the spine, neck back and shoulders, filtering out toxins from our body, and functioning of lungs.

According to global sleep experts there are three critical sleeping positions; Back, Stomach, and

Side positions. Some people are combination sleepers- people who naturally move and shift positions throughout the night.

Back sleepers– The most popular and recommended by healthcare professionals. Also called a face-up pose or supine position. The primary advantages of sleeping in an upright position are that evenly distribute your weight on the bed reducing neck & back pain, facilitating spine alignment, allowing for better blood circulation, less gut-acid reflux, improved breathing and minimising pressure on internal organs. One of the major disadvantages of sleeping in a back position is that you may experience snoring or sleep apnea. 

Additionally, the following people should avoid this sleep position-

People with breathing disorders or with GERD symptoms, senior citizens, heavy-bodied, Pregnant women or people sleeping on less firm mattresses.

Side sleepers– Around 54% of people sleep on sides. also known as the lateral position, this position helps in reducing any arthritis pain, or snoring, helps maintain healthy spinal alignment, offers relief from back pain and herniated discs, reduces constipation and helps in heart functioning. However, sleeping on the side may cause dreaded numb arms, more face wrinkles, and strain on the lungs and stomach

It is the most popular and beneficial position for pregnant women, older adults, people with neurological issues and couples. 

Stomach sleepers– The least preferred stomach and asymmetrical sleeping position. It may be comfortable for some but only a marginal percentage adopt this; also called out as the prone position or skydiver position, it is not recommended to people as it can strain the neck and spine. If you prefer this position, using a thin pillow or no pillow at all can help reduce strain on the neck.

Find the best sleeping position that works for your body. There Is No One Fit for All. Experiment with different positions and ensure that you get a conducive sleep environment. That is the only way to unlock the secrets of quality sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

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