What is your usual sleeping position?

[sysprog]

Summary:

I'd like to know which sleeping positions are favored by our members who respond. I sleep maybe 1/6 supine, 1/6 pronate, 1/6 right side, 1/2 left side. If on side, I tend to support my head with one hand, and leave the other arm outstretched.

Main Question or Discussion Point

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/choosing-the-best-sleep-position

 

[George Keeling]

The last few days I have had a slightly bad back. Last night for the first time in ages I slept for a while on my front (pronate). My back is getting better

 

[sysprog]

The last few days I have had a slightly bad back. Last night for the first time in ages I slept for a while on my front (pronate). My back is getting better

Maybe that's a response to a change, rather than something advisable as a long-term practice $-$ over time, that position tends to strain the lower back.

 

[berkeman]

The last few days I have had a slightly bad back. Last night for the first time in ages I slept for a while on my front (pronate). My back is getting better

Consider trying a pillow under your knees when sleeping on your back. I started doing that a few years ago, and it really eases the stress on your lower back when sleeping on your back. When I roll to my side when sleeping, I move that pillow to between my knees, which is also more comfortable for me.

 

[George Keeling]

that position tends to strain the lower back.

pillow under your knees when sleeping on your back

I never expected a doctor service on Physics Forums! Thanks folks!

 

[sysprog]

I never expected a doctor service on Physics Forums! Thanks folks!

I understand that you were being lighthearted $-$ I'm not a Mentor/Moderator, but I have read the guidelines $-$ to be clear: PF allows discussion of health-related matters, but does not allow medical advice.

 

[berkeman]

I never expected a doctor service on Physics Forums! Thanks folks!

Sshhh, you'll get us in trouble...

 

[sysprog]

Thanks to everyone who read/voted/posted $-$