Don't you hate it when you sleep wrong and all of a sudden getting out of bed is a struggle?
So before you nod off, do a quick posture check. There are three sleep positions for joint pain that help ease strain on your head, neck, and back. What are they? Read on . . .
3 poses for R&R
According to the editors of Natural Prescriptions for Women, joint-friendly sleeping habits can help protect creaky body parts from developing a crick. Choose one of these postures:
- If you sleep on your back, put a small pillow under your knees.
- If you sleep on your side, avoid tucking your neck and chin into the fetal position.
- If you sleep on your stomach, put a pillow under one side of your body so your head and neck aren't strained.
