Sleeping Posture

Lots of patients ask which sleeping position in best. Sleeping either on your back or on your side are good sleeping positions. Sleeping on your stomach is never a good idea since it requires you to turn your head to the side for a long period of time.

When sleeping on your back, only a small pillow is needed to provide a little support to your neck. Most people make the mistake of using a pillow that’s too thick which can create or aggravate forward head posture and a straight neck. A small pillow underneath your legs in a supine position can help support the proper alignment of your low back and pelvis while you sleep.



A side-lying position requires a thicker pillow as to fill the space between your neck and the bed. It can be helpful to have someone check your posture in this position to make sure that your nose, belly button and knees are all in a straight line. A pillow between your knees will help to keep your pelvis square and remove a tendency to tip the top hip forward as you sleep.