The healthiest sleeping position varies from person to person but should promote spinal alignment from your head to your hips.
Category: sleep comfort
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Does lack of sleep cause those aches and pains?
Lack of sleep can cause aches and pains in your body by disrupting the healing process leading to inflammation and muscle tension causing body aches and pains.
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Why do I sleep with my hands under my head?
The top reasons we sleep with our hands under our heads are comfort, warmth and a feeling of protection. It’s been handed down since we slept on the ground.
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Why can’t I find a comfortable sleep position?
A comfortable sleep position is mostly a matter of preference. But, sometimes pain, a health condition, or an aging mattress makes finding that sweet spot hard.
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Why do I constantly change positions while I sleep?
you change sleeping positions because of physical discomfort such as prolonged pressure or pain. Stress, anxiety or Insomnia can also be causes