Soldier sleeping position
People with sleep apnea might also experience worse symptoms from the soldier position because it can cause snoring. Soldier position indicates you lie flat on your back with your hands to your sides.
However, it is not a good choice for people who often get lower back pain. Although you may choose this position and ease your lower back pain by putting a rolled-up towel or pillow under your knees to support your spine’s natural curve.
Log position
If you are looking for a sleeping position to help you with your sleep apnea symptoms, then you should consider the log position. In this position, you sleep on your side with a fairly straight back but have both of your arms down and near your body.
The log position is also an excellent way to help reduce back and neck pain from sleeping. You can make this sleeping position better for you by placing a folded towel or blanket or a soft pillow between your knees. It will help ease any pressure being placed on your hips.
What Sleeping Positions I Should Avoid?
Sleeping on your stomach is arguably one of the worst, if not the worst, sleeping positions. It is especially terrible for people who have frequent back pain and spinal problems, such as scoliosis.
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