![]() Sleep posture requires the same components: the right sleep position, great sleep equipment, and mindful attention to your body’s natural alignment from head to toe. However, if your posture is bad, you will likely feel stiff, sore, or even in pain as the day is ending. If your daytime posture is good- back straight, shoulders back, sitting comfortably in a supportive chair, et cetera- then you will likely feel good throughout the day. Think of it this way- how you carry yourself while you are awake is a key factor for how you get through the day, and how you feel at the end of the day. The right sleep position is an essential part of healthy sleep posture- but it isn’t the whole story. Let me begin by saying that sleep posture is not the same as sleep position. Thankfully, you can improve your sleep posture by sleeping in the correct position.īefore I talk about what the best sleeping position is, let’s take a closer look at what sleep posture is, and why it’s so important to your sleep health. Improper sleep posture can create a lot of problems for your body, and you may not even realize that your sleep is the cause. We spend a third of our lives in bed, but most of us never learned how to achieve the optimal posture for sleep. Good posture doesn’t just make a difference during the day. Your sleep position can have a significant effect on your sleep posture- and both can impact your overall sleep quality. Choose a pad, if you want one, before you select or size a pillow.Are you a back sleeper, or a stomach sleeper? Do you sleep on your side? Believe it or not, your sleep position is a very important part of getting a good night’s sleep. Mattress pads can affect the size and thickness of your pillow.If your pillow is too low, add foam, fills or folded towels to increase the thickness.You can trim foam or remove padding to make it thinner. If your pillow is too high, replace or modify it.Use a pillow thick enough to fill in the space between your head and mattress. Soft mattresses allow you to sink into the mattress when sleeping. Stomach sleepers - use a small pillow to level your head when sleeping.The firmness of the mattress will affect the thickness of the pillow.Select a thicker pillow than the one used by back sleepers. Side sleepers - the pillow should fill in the space between the ear and bed.If you can see your feet, your pillow is probably too big. Back sleepers - the pillow should fill in the space between your neck and the bed.Select a pillow that supports your head and fills in your neck curve.Consider the depth of your neck curve, your preferred sleeping position, and the firmness of your mattress when selecting a pillow.Expect to pay about $800 for a queen and $1000 for a king mattress.Mattresses have a life span of 8-10 years and should be replaced as they wear out.Specialty memory foams and custom options are not always the most comfortable choice. Try out mattresses for personal comfort before purchasing.Coils have minimal effect on quality or durability of mattresses. Avoid basing selection on coil count and design. ![]() This design has an egg-carton appearance and feels soft but resilient to touch.
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