Hacking Your Sleep HabitsThe Benefits & Drawbacks to Your Preferred Sleep Position

Most people have a preferred way to position their bodies at night so they can fall asleep comfortably, but is there really an “optimal”

sleep position?

Sleeping on Your Back

Benefits:• Keeps head, neck, and spine neutral• No extra pressure on these areas• Prevents acid reflux

Drawbacks:• Tongue may block breathing tube,

causing breathlessness• Can make snoring worse

Sleeping on Your Side

Benefits:• Elongates spine to prevent neck

and back pain• Keeps airway open, reduces snoring• Prevents acid reflux

Drawbacks:• Can lead to wrinkles in face, chest• Can make breathing difficult and

cause back pain when curled up in fetal position

Sleeping on Your Stomach

Benefits:• Reduces snoring• No other known benefits, other

than possibly being comfortable!

Drawbacks:• Causes neck and back pain due

to non-neutral spine, neck turned• Puts pressure on muscles, joints• Leads to numbness, tingling

sensations

Which Position Is Best?

Sleeping on your back is best, unless you’re a snorer.

Sleeping on your side is the next best position — especially if you snore.

Sleeping on your stomach is pretty much the worst position. Sorry!

One Final Tip…Don’t assume that you have to change your sleep position if it’s comfortable and isn’t causing you any problems. Do what works best for you.

Click here to find out how to maximize your preferred sleep position for the best results!

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