The Impact Of Your Sleeping Position On Your Body!

When you’re sleeping, your body is working to restore and repair itself. Your
sleeping position can either help or hinder that process, this is dependent on
how effectively your position is supporting the natural curvature of your spine.

It is very common for people to wake up with new aches and pains in the
morning, due to the position they sleep in. We spend a large proportion of our
lives asleep, so it is very important to make sure that we are sleeping in the
correct position for our bodies.

Different positions have different effects on our bodies, if you sleep in the
correct position it will relieve stress from your spine, however if you do not then
you are at risk of increasing the chances for pain and stiffness and therefore
poor quality sleep and you are more likely to hurt yourself.

More than 60% of people sleep on their side as they find this to be the most
comfortable. Research from the Sleeping Foundation has found that sleeping on
your back and side have better health benefits than sleeping on your stomach.
Sleeping on your back and side have been proven to provide your back with
more support and better balance which eases pressure on your spine and allows
your muscles to relax and recover.

As well as having better health benefits, sleeping on your left-hand side is the
meant to be the better side as we are protecting our vital organs and blood
vessels. This is why it is also recommended for pregnant women and for those
who suffer from reflux.

To also help improve your sleeping position, we recommend you use pillows in
between your legs so that your body is symmetrical and so there is no
unnecessary strain and pressure on your pelvis and low back.

It is important to consider your health when deciding how to sleep. So, if you
suffer from any back or muscle issues and you have difficulty sleeping, feel free
to get in touch and we may be able to help get you back on the road to recovery.