Sleep Positions: The Good and The Bad

There's nothing like a good night's rest! However, if you suffer from any type of back pain, you know the effects of sleeping in the wrong position. In fact, you don't have to suffer from back pain to wake up and immediately know you've slept in the wrong position. Fortunately, the experts at Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark can help.

Stomach Sleeping

Without a doubt, sleeping on your stomach is the worst possible position. Although it may have worked when you were younger, this position causes strain to the neck and head. If you are used to sleeping on your stomach, you may be able to evolve your position by placing a pillow under your pelvis and abdomen, which can help your back retain better positioning.

Slide Sleeping

Side sleeping is very popular. Up to 54% of folks choose to sleep on their side based on a survey from Tempur-Pedic. If you do sleep on your side, try to stay as straight as possible. And to help make this attainable, try using pillows between your legs as support. You should also work to keep your arms in front of you and not under your pillow. This simple trick will reduce the stress on your shoulders and neck while preventing your hands from going numb.

Head Pillows

What's the most common cause of morning neck pain? It's your neck pillow. Too many pillows will cause your neck to curve upward, which creates stress and pain toward your shoulders and neck. A good rule of thumb is to try to keep your posture as flat as possible. Surprisingly, sleeping on your back with a single pillow under your head is a good posture to strive for.

Contact the Chiropractor at Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark for Pain Treatment

If you suffer from pain due to sleeping in the wrong position, you don't have to take it lying down! The team at Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark can help. Contact us today at 302-828-0051 to schedule an appointment.