As a physiotherapist, I spend most of my days treating various aches and pains. Over time, I discovered that how we sleep affects our general wellbeing and health. Most importantly, it helps us recover from muscle injuries. So, just like you have a favorite standing posture, you should also have a better sleeping position.

Reports coming from the Sleeping Guide experts even show that your sleeping position is the difference between getting a good or bad night’s rest. Besides, it also affects your normal day's posture. With that said, today, I’ll take you some of the best mattress sleep positions that relax and repair your muscles.

Sleeping On Your Side

A good number of my patients prefer sleeping on their side. Some love curling into the fetal position, others prefer the ‘yearner,’ with their arms on the front or the ‘log’ with arms on the side. Although these postures are simple, they can still cause sharp pains on your shoulder.

I, therefore, advise my patients to support their necks using a comfy arrangement of pillows. It’s also good to give your hips enough comfort and it’s simple too! Here, you can place a pillow between your two bent knees. Lastly, if you have a soft bed, put some pillows on one side, or beneath your waist to relieve stress on your back and midriff regions.

How About Resting On Your Back?

I recommend sleeping on your back because it’s better for the neck, back, internal organs, and also plays a crucial part in reducing wrinkles. Despite this, there are still a few things that you have to do to enjoy sleeping in this position. I’ve realized that by lying on your back, you may end up putting your spine in an unusual posture. Eventually, this causes pains in your joints and muscles.

However, you can avoid this by just placing a comfortable pillow under the knees to keep your spine in its natural S-shaped curve. While sleeping in this position, I like using enough pads to support my head and neck. If you choose to do this too, don’t put too many pillows as it may cause headaches once the neck tilts forward.

Front Sleepers

The posture is also called ‘freefall,’ and I wouldn’t recommend you to use it. It causes your head to twist putting stress on your neck. However, if you choose this sleeping posture, avoid turning your neck too much to reduce pressure on the lower back. All you have to do is raise your body slightly on one side using a support pillow. Another option is placing some thin pillows under your chest, instead of your head.

As I wind up, I would like to remind you that it’s not easy changing from your regular sleep posture. As you sleep, your subconscious takes over, and you end up tossing and turning without even knowing. For instance, you might have fallen asleep on your back but woke up on your side or stomach!

Therefore, if your sleep position still suits you, then ‘obey’ your body as there is no need to change it. But, if it leads to increased pains and aches, try something different. All in all, it’s better to sleep on your back because it keeps your spine properly aligned and straightens your muscles for better recovery and healing. It’s just what you need to keep your body feeling healthy and active!

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