Correct sleep posture can make a big difference to your quality of nighttime rest---and it can help reduce neck and back pain. Americans spend $50 billion every year on low back pain issues, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and the majority of back pain cases are resolved with modifying techniques. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke suggest sleeping on your side and on a firm mattress.
Sleeping posture
Step 1
Place one pillow at the head of the bed, lie on your side, resting head on the pillow, head should be aligned with the spine. Position your shoulders below the pillow.
Step 2
Place the second pillow between your knees. Notice if your knees and hips are in line and the pressure is taken off your back. If not, fold the pillow in half and reposition between knees. If a normal sleeping pillow is not enough, you may want to consider a body pillow, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Step 3
Bend knees to 90 degrees and draw toward chest. Align knees just below hip height.
Things You'll Need
- Bed
- Two pillows
