Sleep

Sleeping with Dr. James

Talk about some click bait.  Now that I have you hooked, the question is “how do you sleep at night”?  Are you a back sleeper? Side? Or the dreaded tummy sleeper? Do you roll around constantly because you are uncomfortable?

I hear the question all the time in my office, “What is the best way to sleep?”  The simple answer is to replicate the perfect posture you would have standing up, but on your mattress.   If you are a side sleeper, I recommend sleeping with a pillow that supports your head and neck with enough firmness to keep your spine in a straight horizontal line.  Also put a pillow between your knees to allow a more natural posture for your hips.

If you are a back sleeper, make sure your pillow supports the natural curve in your neck.  Again, you want the right amount of firmness to ensure your head is in a straight horizontal alignment with your shoulder and hips.  Putting a pillow under your knees is also a good idea and will also take tension of your spine.

Tummy sleeper?  STOP! It is the equivalent of walking around with her head turned to the side all day.  You wouldn’t do that during the daytime so try not to at night.

Getting a good night sleep is vital to your health and happiness.  Try these different techniques for a more restful night. Feel free to stop in with your pillow and let us assist you with your sleep habits.