Do I Have Good Posture While Sleeping?

Do you sleep on a relatively firm mattress?

If you sleep on your back, do you practice putting a pillow under your knees or a lumbar arch?

If you sleep on your side, do you practice putting a flat pillow between your knees?

Do you avoid sleeping on your side with your knees bent to your chest?

Do you avoid sleeping on your stomach, especially on a saggy mattress?

Do you know that you should sleep on a completely flat pillow or without it when you sleep on your stomach?

Do you avoid sleeping on a pillow that is too high?

Do you use an adjustable pillow?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways to have good posture while sleeping. You should sleep in a position that allows you to maintain the natural curvature of your back. For example, if you sleep on your back, you can put a small pillow under your knees and lumbar arch, which will reduce the stress on your back while you sleep. If you sleep on your side, you can put a relatively flat pillow between your knees to keep your spine aligned. Your head pillow should not be too high as it can cause tension in the muscles of the neck, shoulders and back.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to have good posture while sleeping. Regardless of individual preferences, sleeping on a firm mattress is best for proper back support. It is important to choose a pillow that will keep your neck aligned with your chest and lower back. You may use an adjustable pillow that will allow you to sleep well in different positions. It would be good to replace the pillows every year. You should avoid sleeping on your stomach as this can cause back strain and be uncomfortable for your neck. However, if you do sleep on your stomach, try sleeping without a pillow.