After having a great conversation with Dr Kaili Richey about how we sleep, she sent me this blog to post. Wishing you all many nights of great sleep!
“This question is one that I get often. The answer is unfortunately NOT your stomach. Sorry stomach sleepers. It’s your BACK! Sleeping on your back provides the proper support for your spine, shoulders, hips, and legs. When you sleep on your back, you should ues a pillow that will support the curve in your neck (not one that is so thick that it will bend your head forward). You also want to sleep on a mattress that is not to soft (no support) nor one that is too firm (can cause bruising and soft tissue damage). I know it sounds a little like the Goldy Locks story but you really have to try out different mattresses. In addition to having a good pillow it is also beneficial to put a pillow underneath your knees to take pressure off of your lower back.
The second best sleeping position is lying on your side (and this is the BEST if you are PREGNANT). For this position you need a thicker pillow due to the extra room between your shoulder and your neck. You want your spine to be in a straight horizontal line. Also you will need a pillow between your legs so that it will support your hips and not allow your hip to turn in.”
Thanks a bunch!
Yours in health,
Kaili
Arc of Life Chiropractic
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