The average person spends 227,760 hours of their life asleep. That’s 26 years! With that being said, it is so important to spend that time in a proper sleeping position. Doing so can even help prevent back, neck, and shoulder pain! Whether you sleep on your back, side, stomach, or in a fetal position, here are some great tips to help ensure your best night’s sleep.

Back Position

• Place a pillow(s) under your knees.
• Lie down flat on your bed with no gaps visible. 
  • If a gap is visible, apply a rolled towel to fill it. 
•  Your ears, shoulders, and hips should all be in even alignment. 

Side Lying Position

• Place a pillow(s) between your knees for support and to make the knees parallel to each other.
• Fill any gaps that are visible on your side with a rolled towel. 
• Ensure your head and neck are supported enough to be aligned with your spine.
• Place a pillow in between your head and your arm for support.

Stomach Position

• Place a pillow(s) under your lower abdomen.
• The preferred method for proper spine alignment is to: 
  • Utilize a thick, firm pillow to place underneath your forehead to allow room for breathing. 
• Alternative method:
  • Utilize a thin pillow placed for head support or no pillow at all. 

Fetal Position

Note: This is best for those suffering from a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease. 

• Gently roll over to your side, then bend your knees toward your chest. 
• Try to switch sides to prevent imbalances.