WHAT YOUR SLEEP POSITION
SAYS ABOUT YOU?
Your sleep position can be linked to back pain, snoring
& how often you wake up at night.
It may even say some things about your personality.
Strike Your Sleep Pose
- You turn off the lights & get yourself ready to sleep.
- Are you on your back, side, or stomach?
- Your sleep position can be linked to things like back pain, snoring & how often you wake
up during the night. - It may even say some things about your personality.
On Your Belly
- Do you sleep on your stomach?
- If so, do you have problems sleeping?
- You’re more likely to be restless & toss and turn to get comfortable when you sleep on
your belly. - It can strain your neck & your lower back, too.
- If this is how you like to sleep, you may want to use a very soft pillow or none at all to
keep your neck comfortable.
Belly Position - Freefall
- About 7% of the population sleeps this way.
- You lie on your belly with your arms around a pillow & your head turned sideways.
- If this is your favorite sleep position, some research suggests you may be more likely
to speak your mind & be sociable & outgoing.
Back Sleeping
- This position can cause low back pain for some people & if you already have that, it can
make it worse. - If you snore or have sleep apnea, it can make those bigger problems, too.
- If you have one of these issues & can't get comfortable another way, talk to your doctor
about what might help.
Back Position: Soldier
- This position is favored by about 8% of the population.
- You sleep with your arms down & close to your body.
- Some research suggests you may be more likely to be quiet & keep to yourself.
- You also may expect a lot from yourself & from others
Back Position: Starfish
- Only about 5% of people sleep this way.
- You lie on your back with your arms up near your head.
- According to some studies, you may be more likely to be a good listener & not want to be
the center of attention.
Side Sleeping
- There are many ways to sleep on your side.
- However, the most comfortable is with your knees bent slightly toward your chest, the fetal position.
Side Position: Fetal
- More than 40% of people sleep in this curled-up side-sleeping position.
- It's the most common position for women & they’re twice as likely as men to sleep like this.
- Some research suggests you may be more likely to be warm, friendly & sensitive, but you
also may have a protective shell around you.
Side Position: Log
- This is when you sleep on your side with both arms down.
- About 15% of people sleep well.
- Some research says you may tend to be social, easy going & trusting.
Side Position: Yearner
- About 13% of people sleep in this side position with their arms out in front of their bodies.
- If you sleep like this, some studies say you may be open-minded, but suspicious & stubborn about sticking to a decision once you've made it.
Side Position: Spooning
- With your body close to your partner, you may wake up more often, but cuddling can be
good for you. - It makes your body release a chemical called oxytocin that can help lower your stress,
bond you to your partner & help you get to sleep faster.
If You Snore
- To keep the noise level down at night, side sleeping is best.
- If you like to sleep on your back, stacking up a few pillows may help.
- See your doctor if your snoring makes you gasp for breath or feel tired the next day,
or if it wakes you (or your partner) up. - Loud snoring can be a sign that you may have sleep apnea, a condition that stops &
restarts your breathing when you sleep. - It can lead to stroke, high blood pressure & heart disease.
If You Have Back Pain
- Side sleeping helps for this, too.
- To take even more pressure off your hips & back, you can put a pillow between your legs.
- If you’re a back sleeper, you might put one under your knees to keep the natural curve of
your back.
If You’re Pregnant
- It ’s usually more comfortable & healthier for you & your baby, if you sleep on your side.
- The left side may be better, because it may get more blood & nutrients to your baby.
- If you have back pain, put a pillow under your belly to support the weight.
- It can also help to bend your knees & put a pillow between your legs.
What About Your Mattress?
- A mattress that works with your sleep style & body type can help with many issues.
- It should be firm enough to support your back & sleep position, but soft enough to fit the
shape of your body. - This isn’t always easy to figure out.
- Some stores will let you test a mattress for several weeks & change it out if it doesn’t work
for you.
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