Spine Friendly Sleeping
“Proper Sleeping Posture For Your Back”
Last week we learned about why it is never a good idea to sleep on your stomach and as promised, today you are going to learn about spine-friendly sleeping.
The best position to sleep in by far is on your back. And if you are using a contour pillow to support the proper curve in your neck and a pillow or two propped up underneath your knees, this will ensure your spine is in the best possible posture while you’re sleeping.
[flashvideo file=http://lifechiropractic.s3.amazonaws.com/04.07.2015.spine.friendly.sleeping.bi-1.m4v image=https://lifechiropracticcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/spine.friendly.sleep_.jpg width=500 height=305 /]Now, if you do not like sleeping on your back for some reason, your second best choice is to sleep on your side. And here is what you need to know about side-sleeping:
1. Always sleep on the side that is most comfortable for you.
2. Make sure your pillow is not too thick or too thin. The right sized pillow will keep your head and neck straight, and perpendicular to your shoulders.
3. Never sleep with your arms above shoulder level.
4. Bring your knees up a little bit almost into the fetal position. This will prevent you from rolling forwards and twisting or torquing your lower back.
5. It is always a good idea to put a small pillow between your knees especially if you have osteoarthritis in your hips.
So, back-sleeping is your first and best choice and side-sleeping is your second best choice.
Next time we are going to continue this discussion as it pertains to infants and newborns so if you have a newborn in your household or you are expecting one, you will want to check in again next week.
In the meantime if you have any immediate questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or anyone in your family may have, please give me a call.
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