The type of sleep position you adopt can affect your sleep quality at nighttime. While this wouldn’t matter much for younger adults, this would be crucial as they get older and become more susceptible to illnesses and medical diseases. As a result, some experience trouble waking up or falling asleep, while others can develop sleep conditions such as insomnia or sleep apnea.
In the long-term, this could negatively affect your cognitive and mental functions, immune system and make you more prone to developing chronic illnesses and conditions. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to your sleep positions and pattern to ensure you get the best sleep quality possible.
Right Side Lateral Sleeping
This position may be beneficial for those experiencing joint and neck pain on the left side of the body. As sleeping on your right side would require you to exert your body’s weight and pressure on your right shoulder, this would bring great relief to the left side of the body. This position would also place less stress and weight on the heart. If you are sleeping in this position, we recommend keeping your neck upright and straight to prevent acid reflux which could cause uncomfortable heartburns. You can also choose to sleep in a fetal position with the knees tucked closely into your chest if you aren’t used to sleeping in this position.
Left Side Lateral Sleeping
Sleeping on your left side will mainly have the same benefits as sleeping on your right. Experts say this would encourage circulation around the heart, uterus, and kidneys and put less stress off the liver. Additionally, this could also benefit brain health as this could promote the clearing of interstitial waste, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other types of neurological conditions.
Upright Sleeping
Upright sleeping may be more beneficial for those who prefer sleeping on a recliner or have access to an adjustable bed. Fortunately, this could also bring great health benefits like reducing snoring, which encourages the airway to open up. Additionally, this has been known to protect against sleep-related illnesses like sleep apnea. Naturally, as you are sleeping upright, this would also reduce the likelihood of acid reflux and heartburn. However, one downside to this is that you’re pretty limited to one position, which could cause body aches and be a problem for restless or fidgety sleepers.
Back Sleeping
Sleeping on your back could be the best position for many older adults suffering from back, hip, or joint ailments. This relieves and evens out the pressure of the bodyweight on many internal organs like the heart, lungs, neck, and joints and is beneficial to maintaining spine alignment. In addition, if you are experiencing swelling in the lower limbs, you could elevate your legs by using a cushion or pillow. Sleep experts also say that this position could help alleviate sinus symptoms like stuffy noses and migraines or headaches. However, this position could make you more susceptible to other issues like snoring.
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