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“Good posture is key to good sleep” says The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

As a home visiting physiotherapist, I see many people suffering with aches and pains, particularly of their lower backs and necks. Poor sleeping posture can often contribute to pains as stresses are put on the body in vulnerable places. I often get asked, “So what’s a good mattress? Should I go for an orthopaedic one? Should I sleep on a firm or soft bed…?”

There are four main sleeping postures an individual can adopt – lying on the right side, left side, front or back. Whichever position is preferred, your spine should be kept in midline or what call neutral spine, so that there are no asymmetrical stresses on the body.

Correct way to lay on your side is to place a pillow between your legs

Correct way to lay on your back is to place a pillow under your knees

It is advisable that the mattress and the pillows you use are not too firm or too soft – try to find a happy medium. You don’t need to necessarily purchase on orthopaedic bed. The key with any purchase you make is to ensure that you body is in a neutral position when you lie down, by using the technique with pillows as mentioned.

95% of people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and poor posture is often to blame. Looking after your back is vital to a good night’s sleep!

Written by Hily Perpinyal, Clinical Director, Home Physio Group

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