3 Tips for Better Posture While Sleeping
July 17, 2015
As a trusted chiropractor in Los Angeles , Dr. Ash (“The Chiro Guy”) often fields questions about how to sit and stand correctly. Having good posture during
As a trusted chiropractor in Los Angeles , Dr. Ash (“The Chiro Guy”) often fields questions about how to sit and stand correctly. Having good posture during waking hours is an effective way to keep back and neck pain to a minimum, but the effort does not end there. In fact, your posture while sleeping is also important. Here are three tips for better alignment while you sleep.
Sleeping on your back with just one pillow under your head is usually the formula for good posture. Having too many pillows forces you neck to curve upward, which can cause pain and create strain on your shoulders. Instead, try to keep your position as flat as possible when sleeping on your back. To help keep lower back pain to a minimum, try a pillow under your knees.
It is normal for a chiropractor to see patients regularly sleeping on their stomachs. This style of sleep forces the neck into awkward positions, often leading to a twisting of the spine. As a result, you may feel pain in your upper back and neck when you are in the habit of sleeping this way. Some simple corrective exercises and better sleep posture can ease the pain.
As a trusted chiropractor in Los Angeles , Dr. Ash (“The Chiro Guy”) often fields questions about how to sit and stand correctly. Having good posture during
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