Of all the positions you can sleep in, sleeping on your stomach is the worst. If you sleep on your side or back, and follow a few simple rules, you can sleep in a good position and not wake up with pain. Sleeping on your back however will generally always lead to pain over a period of time. Here are 3 reasons why sleeping on your stomach is bad and can lead to pain. Rotating your neck to breathe Unless you have a face hole in your bed, to sleep on your stomach, you need to tu

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Sleeping on your back is a good position to sleep in. It allows you to sleep in a position that doesn’t put any unnecessary strain on your body. To help you sleep on your back in the best possible way, here are 3 tips: Pillow height Having the right pillow height is key to not having neck and upper back pain when sleeping on your back. You want to have a pillow that will keep your head and neck supported, as well as keeping your neck in a neutral position. If your pillow is t

One of the questions that a lot of people ask me when they come into the clinic is “what is the best position to sleep in?” This leads to more questions and discussions about sleeping positions. So in this blog I will talk you through the best positions to sleep in, as well as the worst position to sleep in. Sleeping on your back This is one of the good positions to sleep in. You can keep your body in a good neutral position and not put too much strain on any parts of your bo

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