The first is the "recovery" aspect.
Helps prevent gastroesophageal reflux.
Shortcomings increase wrinkles.
Expert Comments Jim Horn, a professor at the Sleep Research Center of Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, said that lying on the left side can help reduce gastroesophageal reflux, promote digestion and prevent heartburn. Lying on the right side will not oppress the heart and is suitable for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, Dr. Dennis dennis wolf of the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists said that lying on your side would put too much pressure on your nose and lips, which would aggravate the laugh lines (wrinkles at the corners of your mouth and eyes).
Improvement If heartburn and indigestion still do not improve after lying on the left side, you can raise the pillow slightly to help prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Dr. Wolf said that soft silk pillows can help reduce wrinkles.
Second, the "zombie" lies on his back.
Conducive to arthritis.
Disadvantages are asthma, snoring, sleep apnea and heart health.
Expert Comments Physiotherapy expert Sammy Margo said that supine is suitable for patients with arthritis and joint pain, and supine is also the most beneficial to the health of male reproductive system. But lying on your back will aggravate the symptoms of snoring and respiratory sleep apnea, especially for obese adults. Dr David Aaker Reston, a sleep expert in Birmingham, said that lying on your back is easier to reduce the oxygen carried by the blood stream, which is extremely unfavorable to patients with heart and lung diseases.
Those who like to sleep on their backs should choose strong pillows to prevent neck and shoulder pain caused by excessive pressure on the neck and upper spine. Snoring people can put a pillow on their backs to help them change their sleeping position.
Third, the "fetal" sleeping position.
Helps to relieve low back pain.
Disadvantages aggravate neck pain and headache.
Expert comment Sammy Margo said that the most common fetal sleeping position helps to repair back pain and relieve the pressure on the spinal disc. But when taking this sleeping position, the pillow should not be too high or too low. Otherwise, it is easy to have head and neck pain after waking up.
Improving the choice of suitable pillows can help prevent neck pain and headache. In the fetal sleeping position, the spine and neck should be kept in a straight line. Besides, you can put a pillow between your knees.
Fourth, the "spoon-shaped" sleeping position
Help relieve stress.
Disadvantage leads to pain.
Expert comments Dr. James Cohen, an American neurologist and psychologist, said that the spoon-shaped sleeping position of lying on the front and back sides really helps to bring the relationship between husband and wife closer and reduce psychological stress. However, this sleeping position can cause joint and muscle pain in the spine, neck and arms.
The requirements for improving husband and wife's sleep are not exactly the same, so the sleeping position may be very different. Therefore, we should choose the hardness of bedding according to the actual situation and keep a certain distance.
Five, "sunbathing" sleeping position
Help prevent snoring.
Disadvantages easily lead to pain and numbness in molars and hands.
Expert comment Dr. Schnarr Sen said that sunbathing in prone position helps to prevent snoring. However, this sleeping position will aggravate the night grinding. Dr Manny Bandwaj said that because the pillow is too high or too low, this posture will increase the pressure on the neck and spine and increase the probability of nerve compression, so it is more likely to cause upper body nervous system problems (especially for the elderly).
Dr Ecclestone suggested that people who like lying posture should choose latex foam or spring mattress, which can protect the spine better than ordinary mattresses. Sammy Margo said that you can also put a pillow vertically under your stomach to relieve the pressure on your back.