Few people sleep on their backs, but this sleeping position is considered one of the best.
Many people prefer to sleep in the fetal position, some – on his side, and some – sprawled on the bed. About why it is useful to sleep on your back, “MedicForum” talked with neurologist Vladimir Erokhin.
May reduce back and neck pain. pressure on the spine, it is released from the load, rests. After such sleep, tension and back pain decrease.
Provides prevention of headaches.Another reason explaining the benefits of sleeping on your back is that it relieves stress from the head, neck and spine. According to the doctor, tension headaches often “begin” in the cervical spine, which is under a lot of stress due to poor posture and head tilt (for example, due to constant use of a smartphone or prolonged sitting at a computer). Sleeping on your back provides relaxation to the neck, which protects against such pain.
Improves breathing.When a person lies face down or on his side, his breathing is limited due to pressure on the diaphragm. Lying on your back, you can achieve deep diaphragmatic breathing. Many studies link proper breathing during sleep with reduced stress, improved mood, good concentration.
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Protects against extra wrinkles. When we sleep with our face pressed against the pillow, the skin can stretch or wrinkle, which leads to wrinkles. Sleeping on your back not only prevents skin irritation and creases, but also allows skin care products to remain on it, and not on the pillowcase.
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