{"id":13971,"date":"2025-09-19T12:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T12:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/back-left-or-right-side-know-the-best-and-the-worst-sleeping-positions\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T12:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T12:43:14","slug":"back-left-or-right-side-know-the-best-and-the-worst-sleeping-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/back-left-or-right-side-know-the-best-and-the-worst-sleeping-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Back, Left Or Right Side? Know The Best And The Worst Sleeping Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-1\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267297_a_close_up_of_a_woman_sleeping_without_3-2025-09-6b48cfcda538b7b92c4b78541cadc6e7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Sleep is the body\u2019s reset button, and experts recommend at least 7 hours daily. But did you know your sleeping position can impact your health? Whether you sleep on your back, side, or stomach, each posture affects the body differently.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-2\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267299_modified_gen_img_2_2025-09-18T15-1-2025-09-00aab68095570e819c6199b70ca1f21f.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Sleeping on your back, also known as the supine position, keeps the head, neck, and spine aligned. It reduces pressure on the joints and even helps prevent wrinkles, which is why many people prefer it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-3\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267301_modified_gen_img_0_2025-09-18T15-1-2025-09-2786a67f4e552a105d1e5af205fd25a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> However, sleeping on back is not ideal for everyone. Those with snoring issues or sleep apnea may find their condition worsens. Pregnant women, especially after the fourth month, are also advised against this position as it may reduce blood flow to the baby.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-4\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267303_modified_gen_img_1_2025-09-18T15-1-Copy-2025-09-d275c8a2dead4d256048dfc2191f9624.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Side sleeping, or the lateral position, is the most common worldwide. It supports proper spinal alignment, eases acid reflux, and reduces snoring\u2014making it a healthy choice for many people.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-5\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267304_a_man_sleeping_peacefully_without_tight_clothes_11-2025-09-23500e3b8c3301f9696e2bb6aaf00e84.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> But sleeping on your side for long hours can put pressure on the shoulders and hips, sometimes even causing wrinkles over time. Doctors recommend using the right pillow to support the head and neck for comfortable rest.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-6\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267306_modified_gen_img_3_2025-09-18T15-3-2025-09-37aee536d5aaace8171f268fb9f80dff.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Sleeping on the left side is considered especially beneficial. It aids digestion, prevents acid reflux, and improves blood circulation for pregnant women, helping both mother and baby.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-7\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267307_modified_gen_img_1_2025-09-18T15-2-2025-09-37aee536d5aaace8171f268fb9f80dff.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Sleeping on the right side, however, may put strain on organs like the liver and worsen acid reflux. For some heart patients, though, it may feel more comfortable. Experts say the \u201cbest\u201d position depends on your health and comfort.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-8\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758267309_BH-Series-22-2025-07-b953fa7c6aa246269008d9137420b4cc.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Certain groups need to be extra cautious. People with sleep apnea should avoid sleeping on their back, while Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) patients benefit most from sleeping on the left side. Pregnant women in later stages should also avoid lying flat on their back. 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