Sleeping Positions

Ever woke up feeling tired as if you never got to rest? This may be caused by your sleeping position. Each of us sleeps on a different angle and have our own favorite position. No matter how comforting it feels to lie on that favorite position, it'll help to know the pros and cons of each for you to decide which one will be beneficial for you. There are basically three types of position.

First is SIDE SLEEPING:
There are many proponents to this position. With the right pillow that fills up the space between the head, neck and shoulder, plus another one to be used in between the knees, this position when done right, could save you from headaches, and neck and upper back pain.
BEST FOR YOU IF: the possibility of wrinkles, and/or saggy breasts don't bother you. Gravity will pull on your skin, stretching it over time.

Next is BACK SLEEPING:
Many experts recommend this position because unlike side sleeping, this doesn't require a lot of pillows for positioning support. Plus, it helps you avoid upper and lower back problems. As a matter of fact, the only way you can possibly injure yourself is by placing your head too high when you stack pillows so that the angle of your neck is too steep. This in effect leads to misalignment and spasms- both of which are painful.  

BEST FOR YOU IF: you don't have breathing problems. Back sleeping can worsen both snoring and sleep apnea.

Lastly is STOMACH SLEEPING:
While this is very comforting for some, this also offers most chances for injury and other discomfort. Sleeping this way flattens out the natural curvatures of the spine which can distort the spinal alignment over time. This misalignment can also put pressure on the nerves in your back, leading to tingling and numbness in the body. In addition, sleeping in your stomach puts stress on your vital organs as they're forced into the most unnatural positions. While it probably won't damage your organs, it can cause discomfort and lead to restless sleep, depriving your body from resting and healing the way it needs to.
BEST FOR YOU IF: saggy breasts and wrinkles are fine with you, plus worsened acid reflux is negligible.

There you have it, the 3 common sleep positions we're all accustomed to. I'm a stomach sleeper myself and I definitely don't want to end up with a misaligned spine. The first few nights of shifting to back sleeping might be uncomfortable at first, but a few nights of discomfort is better than a lifetime of it, don't you think?