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Many people overlook their sleep position, even though it plays a major role in health. While bedtime routines and comfy mattresses get attention, how you sleep can affect everything from spinal alignment and breathing to circulation and digestion. Certain sleep positions, like lying on your stomach or with arms overhead, can strain your neck, compress nerves, and cause back or shoulder pain. Curling tightly into a fetal position may also restrict breathing and create tension in your back and neck.

For healthier sleep, experts recommend side sleeping—especially on your left side. This position supports digestion, circulation, spine alignment, and reduces acid reflux. To further improve sleep quality, choose a supportive pillow, place one between your knees if you sleep on your side, avoid screens before bed, and create a cool, quiet, dark sleep environment. Simply getting more sleep isn’t enough—how you sleep matters just as much. Small changes to your sleep position can lead to better rest and overall well-being.