back health

Is It Better To Sleep On Your Back?

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a Yes or No answer! The answer is, Yes and No.

Generally speaking, lying on your back creates the most consistent support for your spine. Your muscles and tissues can relax evenly in all directions. Like a baby, or a kitten napping on its back, you can just lie flat and your musculoskeletal system will be all lined up for restful sleep.

Generally speaking, lying on your back creates the most consistent support for your spine, but there can be other factors to consider.

Written by Laura, November 15, 2011 - 4:46pm

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Sleeping Positions

Are you a human pretzel, a roto-tiller, a slab, a cuddler, a pillow fighter? The position you sleep in can make a big difference in the quality of your sleep. Everyone is different, but numerous sleeping positions can help you find comfort and relief.

We’ve spoken to quite a few health care practitioners over the years about their own sleep and what they recommend to their patients. We have found varying opinions about the best position to sleep in.

Unlike the picture, everyone will agree that the best sleeping positions meet these requirements.

Written by Michael, February 25, 2009 - 12:14pm

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