Sleeping 7-8 hours is one-third of your time each day. Therefore, the elements of sleeping are important, whether it be the sleeping position, pillows, or mattress.
Supine position
It’s the most popular sleeping position for many people. But did you know that if you choose a pillow that’s too high? It may cause the neck to not be at the same level as the body. Therefore it may cause neck pain. The supine position is not suitable for patients with lung and heart disease. Because while lying on your back The diaphragm muscle presses on the lungs. Makes the heart work more difficult
Sleeping on the left and right sides It will have different effects on health.
– Sleeping on your right side is a sleeping position that is good for your heart and intestines. Because the heart will beat easily Food from the stomach flows into the intestines well.
– Sleeping on the left side may cause colic in the epigastric region if there is not enough time between dinner and bedtime. Sleeping on your side should use high pillows and bolsters to prevent neck pain and pressure.
Lying on your stomach
This will cause the lumbar spine to curve forward. and causes the neck bones to twist Due to sleeping on the stomach The sleeper must lie on the left or right side.
Good pillow
It has a diameter of about 6 inches. When sleeping on your back, you should sleep with a low pillow. It is soft because the neck should be in line with the body. To reduce deformity of the neck and spine And there is a pillow under the knee joints to reduce pressure on the back well. Sleeping on the side is suitable with a pillow that is quite high. along with hugging the pillow so that the nape of the neck is in line with the body Reduces tingling in the leg that is pressed. To prevent cervical spine deformity, sleeping on your stomach makes it difficult to breathe. Therefore, you should use a pillow to support your chest area to prevent pain that may occur from sleeping on your stomach.
The belief that the harder the mattress is, the harder it is to sleep.
It’s not true that it will help relieve back pain. A good mattress should be neither too soft nor too hard. Because it will help support the spine. and various muscles to be in normal alignment, so choosing a mattress You should consider both comfort and convenience elements. Weight distribution and cooling as well
