sleeping on your back is better for you face

[Gerianne]

When sleeping on your back, YOU won't press your face on anything like you do w hen you sleep on your side, pressing your face on the pillow.
 I tried sleeping on my back last night. It isn't easy.
I saw Joy Moeller on video.
 She is a therapist for myofacial therapy, which can educate people about the face, neck and swallowing [tongue.]
She shows exercises you can do.
It was interesting.

[rghvac69]

I've tried sleeping on my back, but I can't do it. I wish I could because of my sinuses.

[hvnlydevil]

May be, but sleeping on my stomach is much better for my dream time. Can't get comfortable enough in another position.

[tammypete]

Wow!    Great information!  I never he thought about it but it does make complete sense.  I have always been a side sleeper but I am due for a change!  lol

[cashrose]

When sleeping on your back, YOU won't press your face on anything like you do w hen you sleep on your side, pressing your face on the pillow.
 I tried sleeping on my back last night. It isn't easy.
I saw Joy Moeller on video.
 She is a therapist for myofacial therapy, which can educate people about the face, neck and swallowing [tongue.]
She shows exercises you can do.
It was interesting.

I sleep on my back always and side to side also. I tried to sleep on any position to get my dream night again
but could not.

[kingozzy]

sleeping on your face is hard on the neck

[bhiett]

To relieve stress on your back while sleeping on your back you should keep a pillow under your knees for proper alignment.  Adjust the pillow size to your comfort level.

[devilroljin]

Sleeping on your back actually helps your legs too, because when you sleep on your belly, you flex your feet so your instep is against the bed and your heel is bent towards your calf; this is not a natural sleeping position, is the equivalent to being standing in your toes like a ballet dancer the whole day. It also happens frequently when you sleep on your side. It shortens your calf muscles making them prone to contractions and causing those terrible and horrible calf and leg cramps. Sleeping on your back with your heel and arch facing outwards and your toes facing upwards is more of a natural sleeping position, equivalent to standing with your sole on the ground. This will help relieve cramped calves and muscles and promote good circulation.

On a side note, I sleep mostly on my belly, but whenever I can I try to sleep on my back, just to wake up and realize I'm on my side, lol. It's a hard habit to get used to, but it's a good habit if you can adopt it.

[ghunter]

I sleep on my back sometimes, but I found out that I snoor when I do so I sleep on my side.  But that is good to know that sleeping on my back is better for my face.

[bremer51]

I believe you are correct on saving your face.  However, I've read that people who sleep on their side in the fetal position are the most well-adjusted.

[Clandestine1]

I can only sleep on my back if I am really really tired. It just isn't comfortable otherwise. Sure I can lay on my back when I'm watching tv but when it comes to sleeping, nope.  :-

[csomma]

I'm a side sleeper. I cannot sleep on my back.

[Skyenkit]

I always start sleeping on my back but I always find myself sleeping on my side when I wake up.

[Lindaroof]

I absolutely cannot sleep on my back, can't even fall asleep that way.

[am28slone]

I have always been a side sleeper but anymore when I wake up I find that I am on my back. I am not a back sleeper but I usually wind up that way after a restless night. I always go to bed on my side. I can understand about it better for the face to sleep on your back but I really don't see the benefit for the neck because my neck hurts no matter the position I am in.