Sleep is important, but quality sleep we often take for granted. Restoring energy is no longer a priority in the fast-paced life we live in today, and often it's bad for us. Here are some reviews about the effect of four sleep positions on sleep quality and ultimately, energy levels throughout the day.
The habit of sleeping on your back with your arms outstretched upwards is usually called the starfish position. The first obvious benefit of this position is that the spine gets the needed support throughout the night. Because the face does not constantly rub the pillow, you can minimize the possibility of the appearance of unwanted acne and prevent wrinkles. (Does not the second benefit sound very interesting?)
However, the position of the starfish is not without flaws. This position increases the chances of snoring, sleep apnea, and even triggers the rise of stomach acid. Sleep experts also do not advocate the position of the arm in that position due to greater pressure on the shoulder so that eventually can trigger pain and discomfort. To avoid it, try a little more creative using a pillow. Place the pillow so that the shoulder can get the needed support.
Sleeping on your stomach on your stomach requires you to tilt your head at a certain angle to ease breathing. Unfortunately, this also accumulates the tension in the neck and can lead to your day beginning with discomfort.
This position is also strongly discouraged due to lack of support for the natural arch of the spine. Try placing a pillow under your hips to relieve pressure in the joints and enjoy a comfortable restful sleep.
Although very comfortable, the position of rolling the body by pulling the knee toward the chest and bowing the head down this is actually complicating certain things. This extreme curved position can interfere with deep breathing and lead to trouble breathing at night. Fetal position that is so close over time can also harm the spine and limit the flow of blood throughout the body.
However, for a pregnant woman, sleeping in a fetal position or lying sideways may provide greater freedom of movement and allow the mattress to support the abdomen. People who often snore loudly may also consider sleeping in a more loose fetal position.
Sleep sideways have its own complexity. There are some questions whether to sleep sideways to the left or right, and then the problem of whether the arm should be left on the side of the body or dilated outwards. Whatever the answer, sideways sleep proved very useful for the spine because the curvature is supported in a natural position. In contrast to other sleep positions, this position also helps reduce the risk of back and neck pain, as well as sleep apnea. However, unfortunately gravity does not side with you in this position because lateral sleep contributes to skin aging that causes facial wrinkles.
If your arms are dilated outward, the blood flow to the shoulders and arms will be limited so that the arm "numb" or feels stiff and sore. If you can, try putting your arms on your sides while you sleep like this!
In addition, whichever side you choose has a specific problem. Sleep sideways to the left makes you at risk of experiencing heartburn, while sleeping sideways to the right results in unnatural pressure in organs such as liver, lung, and stomach (although in the process must be acknowledged to reduce the possibility of gastric acid rise).
Take the position of Savasana, the supine sleeping position with the arms on the side of the body and pillows placed under the knee to support the spine. A small pillow is the best tool, but you are free to use whatever assistance gives you better positioning and extra support.
Deep sleep almost always has a positive impact on daytime performance and helps maximize productivity. Be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each sleeping position and try using pillows and other support to ensure your rest time provides freshness and excitement in the morning!
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