Sleep is essential, but how you sleep matters just as much. “Sleeping posture can be the silent enemy of your well-being,” especially if you wake up with neck pain, feel tired, or experience digestive issues.
1. Worst Positions for Sleep
Sleeping on your stomach strains your neck, compresses your airway, and may cause sleep apnea, “chronic neck pain,” and even “premature facial wrinkles.”
Sleeping on your right side isn’t ideal either—it can worsen “gastric reflux,” slow digestion, and affect blood circulation.
2. Best Position: Left Side
Sleeping on your left side is best. It “reduces acid reflux,” improves digestion, and supports heart and lymphatic function. It’s especially helpful for people with “digestive disorders,” heart issues, or pregnancy.
