FULL STORY:  When you sleep, your body is working to repair itself.  So, if you sleep in the wrong position, it can really mess up your whole day.

According to a sleep medicine physician, the ideal sleeping position is one that promotes spinal alignment from your head to your hips.  Here are some other helpful sleeping tips:

1.  Overall, sleeping on your back or side is better than your stomach because it’s easier to keep your spine supported.

2.  60% of people sleep on their side.  The best way to do it is with a pillow between your knees.  It’ll even out your hips, and keep the spine straight.

3.  Sleeping on your side also cuts down on snoring.  Your LEFT side is best, because it puts less pressure on your internal organs.  Sleeping on your right side can also make heartburn worse.

4.  If you have neck pain or a stuffy nose, try sleeping on your back.  Propping yourself up with a pillow can help with congestion.

5.  Sleeping on your back is the worst position for snoring though.  So, your partner might not appreciate it.

6.  We spend less than 10% of our time on our stomach, so it’s the least popular position.  It’s not great for your neck.  And it can be harder to breathe, which might make your sleep feel less restful.

It does work for some people though.  So, things that can help stomach sleepers include a firmer mattress . . . a thin pillow under your hips . . . and using a very thin pillow for your head, or no pillow at all.

(Sleep Foundation)