Generally speaking, side or back sleeping is the best. I say this because true stomach sleepers must wrench their necks to either side. When you are a small child, it works because you can turn your head 90 degrees to either side. As you get older, this becomes more difficult and you can end up with a strained neck.

Back and side sleeping will keep your spine in its best alignment. Sometimes, snorers, sleep apnea sufferers, or people with heartburn/acid reflux may have some difficulty with these sleep positions.

However, with a good neck pillow that opens up the sinuses and restores the neck curve, apnea and snoring are much improved. With a slight incline, reflux disease can be improved also.

A neck pillow also keeps your head level when you’re on your side. Put a pillow between your knees and you keep your legs and pelvis level too.

Additional Reading resources:

• Traction Neck Pillows
• How to treat a Stiff neck
• How to Get Restful Sleep When you are Suffering with neck Pain
• Wishing Yourself a Good Night’s Sleep
• The Tri Core Neck Support Pillow – understanding how to best use this pillow support

Author: lucca