Certain sleep positions are believed to both profit or hinder well being. The finest sleep place for optimum well being can differ relying on particular person elements and particular well being situations.

According to Martin Seeley, Sleep Expert and CEO of Mattressnextday, many consultants advocate sleeping in your again, referred to as the supine place.

He mentioned: "It offers several potential benefits such as spinal alignment, reduced facial wrinkles, minimised acid reflux and potential snoring reduction."

But sleeping in your again might not be appropriate for everybody, mentioned Seeley. For people with sure medical situations, equivalent to sleep apnea or persistent loud night breathing, various sleep positions or specialised pillows could also be really helpful.

He added: "Additionally, individual comfort preferences play a significant role in determining the best sleep position."

Ultimately, crucial facet is to discover a sleep place that means that you can obtain restful and cozy sleep all through the evening.

Seeley suggested: "If you have any specific concerns or underlying health conditions, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional for personalised guidance on the best sleep position for your optimum health."

Sleeping in your facet presents a number of advantages, in keeping with the Sleep Foundation. It explains: "It promotes healthy spinal alignment and is the sleep position least likely to result in back pain, especially when supported with pillows.

"Side sleeping additionally might scale back heartburn and loud night breathing, making it a greater sleeping place for folks with sleep apnea or acid reflux disease."

It says side sleeping may be particularly beneficial for:

• Pregnant women
• People with acid reflux
• People with back pain
• People who snore or have sleep apnea
• Older people

For people with back pain it's advised to sleep on your side with a pillow or blanket between the knees.

It recommends: "Choose a pillow with a loft, or thickness, that matches the gap between your neck and your shoulder. With a thicker pillow, your neck will keep aligned along with your backbone as you sleep in your facet, stopping ache and soreness whereas sustaining correct alignment."