What sleeping on the left side

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Ultimately, people should sleep in any way they feel most comfortable. But it’s important to consider how your sleep position could affect your body, for better or worse. You could also begin your nights on your left side and allow your body to assume whatever position it prefers. Also, sleeping on the right side also comes with benefits, so don’t stress about trying to retrain yourself if it’s not coming easily. Similarly, there are pros and cons to sleeping on the back and stomach.

Sleeping on your back

 

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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.

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