Sleeping Tips from a Peachtree Corners Chiropractor

We spend around one-third of our lives sleeping! Two of the most important pieces to quality sleep is having a quality pillow and a firm mattress that supports your back. Let’s go over the different sleeping positions and how they affect your spine and health.

• Back Sleeping: Sleeping on your back allows your spine, head and neck to relax in a neutral position.
• Side sleeping: This position is also a good choice for your spine’s health. Feel free to bend your knees or use a small pillow between your legs to avoid low back and hip problems.
• Is it okay to sleep on my stomach: Never sleep on your stomach! This position puts a ton of pressure on your neck muscles and joints, possibly leading to numbness, tingling, aches, and irritated nerves.

If you have slept many years with poor posture AND you have pain, it is likely that the twisting and bending has moved the bones in your spine out of position. Set yourself up for success by getting chiropractic care to keep yourself healthy. Here’s to great sleep!