There are 3 main types of sleeping position, that is:
- Side
- Back and
- Stomach
Sleep experts recommend the side position as it
decreases the possibility of interrupted sleep and is more comfortable. Sleeping
on your side is encouraged during pregnancy as it improves blood circulation to
the heart which benefits the mother and the baby. For others, sleeping especially
on the left side also eases acid reflux and heart-burns which make it easy for
people with such conditions to sleep.
Sleeping on
the back leaves the neck in a neutral position which makes breathing easier. It
is also associated with back pains, snoring and episodes of apnea thus interfering with the
normal sleep. Although 90% of doctors suggest that sleeping on the back is the
best sleeping position (as causes least stress on the spine), specialized
research found out that this is the worst position as it causes:
- Asthma and allergy for wheezing kids.
- Back pain for pregnancies.
- Chronic respiratory insufficiency.
- Irregular breathing.
- Stroke in elderly patients.
Sleeping
on the stomach is regarded the worst sleeping position. Sleep experts do not recommend sleeping on
the stomach as it causes strain on the lower back and neck pain. People who
sleep on the stomach are said to experience restlessness which is caused by
frequent turning in attempts to get comfortable.
Regardless
of the health benefits attributed to different sleeping positions,
experimenting with these positions will do no harm except for pregnant mothers
who have to stick to the position best for them as recommended by experts. So,
unless a doctor recommends a certain position, it is best to sleep on the
position that you feel is right
.
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