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Тhis Is Whаt Slеерing Оn Тhе Lеft Sidе Dоеs Fоr Оur Вrаin, Stоmасh & Glymрhаtiс Неаlth
Benefits – It may help with:
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Sinus congestion
- Bursitis
Tips
- Place a pillow under your knees to support the spine and lower back.
- Spread the legs and arms out to reduce pressure on the joints.
- Choose a pillow that offers good support for the neck, and avoid the ones that tilt your chin toward your chest.
- Elevate the head with extra pillows or a wedge pillow to help reduce heartburn, headaches, and sinus buildups.
Sleeping on your stomach
Regrettably for enthusiasts of this position, experts caution against it. “If you find yourself experiencing back pain while sleeping on your stomach, there’s likеly a cause,” says Bill Fish, a certified sleep science coach. “Given that the bulk of the body’s weight is concentrated around the center, this core pressure sinks deeper into the sleep surface, exerting strain on the spine in an unfavorable direction, leading to back and neck discomfort.”
Still, here are some tips for those who can’t switch to their side:
- Use a flat pillow or none at all.
- Don’t tuck your arms under your pillow or head, since this could cause arm numbness or shoulder joint pain.
- Alternate the sides of your head to avoid neck pain.
- Don’t lift your leg to one side with a bent knee since this could worsen back issues.
Sources
- “Side Sleeping: Which Side Is Best and How to Train Yourself to Do It.” CNET. Taylor Leamey. July 7, 2022
- “Could body posture during sleep affect how your brain clears waste?” Science Daily. August 4, 2015
- “How These 3 Sleep Positions Affect Your Gut Health.” Healthline. Jennifer Chesak. March 20, 2023
