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Sooner or later, a "hump" will form, and in the morning your head will hurt: the best and worst sleeping positions
A good night's sleep is the key to a successful day and a healthy spirit. But sometimes, even if you sleep enough hours, you still feel bad. Often this happens because of the wrong choice of position for night rest. The result is pain in the neck, back and constant fatigue.
- One of the worst options is to sleep on your stomach. In this position, the head literally "turns" to the side, the neck twists, and most importantly, in this position, the vessels of the neck can be compressed. "Blood circulation worsens, and the next morning you have a headache." Osteopath Dmitry Simkin told aif.ru about this.
The best option is to sleep on your back. The head should not be tilted too far forward or backward, and a "hump" should form at the base of the neck. Therefore, it is important to be careful when choosing a pillow. A pillow that is too high is not suitable for this position. Otherwise, the neck will not be able to rest and straighten properly, and sooner or later the intervertebral discs will deform and a "widow's hump" will grow.
- It is useful to give up the habit of placing your hands under your head or pillow. This can disrupt the natural position of the shoulder joint and cause inflammation, doctors advise.
In general, there are only two physiological sleeping positions: The first is the position lying on your back with a low pillow or without a pillow at all. In this position, it is better to put your hands on your stomach. This is the best option for your shoulder and elbow joints.
The second basic position is the side view. Your head should be level with your spine. Not lower, not higher. Ideally, there should be room for your shoulder to rest on the pillow. When lying on your side, it is best to bend your legs and place a pillow or low support between your knees. It is important to pay attention to the position of your arms. Do not place your lower arm under your head or between the pillow and the mattress.