Did you know your sleeping position matters?

Your sleeping position can easily affect your health.

1.Belly sleeping position

Research shows that sleeping on your belly can cause you to keep turning and tossing.It strains your neck and your lower back which may cause pain in your neck and back.It is not advisable to sleep on your belly after a heavy meal since it affects digestion.To avoid the side effects of sleeping on your belly use a soft pillow to support your head or none.

2.Back sleeping position

This position is more preferred since it puts the head,neck and spine to rest.There are no major side effects of sleeping on your back.However,to avoid food or acid from coming up your digestive tract,support your head to ensure food in the stomach does not get to the oesophagus.It is also dangerous to people who have periods of breathlessness.

3.Side sleeping position

Sleeping on your side,adds more pressure on your hips and back which may cause pain in your back.To avoid this,put a pillow between your legs for comfort.Humorously,it can also cause one to have wrinkles since half the face is pushed against a pillow.

Choose your sleeping positions wisely.