Best Sleeping Positions (Dos & Dont's)

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  • Sleeping positions for back pain. Learn the best postures for sleep and what postures to avoid. Get 3 Exercises to fix your posture here: bit.ly/2GJs47Z
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  • @TheUnbotheredTexan
    @TheUnbotheredTexan 2 роки тому +798

    after 15 yrs, here i am and learning how to sleep

  • @im_Spade_
    @im_Spade_ 9 місяців тому +99

    I've spent years switching from being a stomach sleeper to a (primarily) side and back sleeper. It's still hard to deny how comfortable it is to sleep on my stomach sometimes, but I have back pain waking up when I do.

  • @vineetkumarpandey3003
    @vineetkumarpandey3003 2 роки тому +532

    Leon be like lemme sleep bro

  • @yolak416
    @yolak416 2 роки тому +28

    Thank you. I was in really bad position. I was sleeping on my stomach. But now trying to change to back position its really hard for as beginner but I'm doing my vest

  • @AFSALTHOYALKATTIL
    @AFSALTHOYALKATTIL 2 роки тому +8

    VERY VERY USEFUL INFORMATION.
    THANK YOU FOR THIS HARD WORK.

  • @jafarali4694
    @jafarali4694 Рік тому +5

    Simple & useful, thanks.

  • @maggiepoole-johnson755
    @maggiepoole-johnson755 2 роки тому +56

    Maggie great video. Simple, clear and effective information. Thank you!

  • @professorwhite7634
    @professorwhite7634 2 роки тому +25

    finally a video that gets straight to the point, i've always thought sleeping with your back was just a thing in the army...

  • @MexieMex
    @MexieMex 2 роки тому +161

    I recently went from three thick pillows (whatever way I was lying) to one on my side and none when on my back, it's amazing the change it has made to my sleep.

    • @BackIntelligence
      @BackIntelligence  2 роки тому +17

      Nice!

    • @jashuabat1785
      @jashuabat1785 2 роки тому +8

      I've had issues with neck and back pain, I removed my pillow and surprisingly all the pain went away.

    • @hai6089
      @hai6089 10 місяців тому +3

      I am able to dream much more 😊

  • @AhmadAnimator-ne8n
    @AhmadAnimator-ne8n 11 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the explanation. This will help me sleep better and reduce the stress and pressure of my body

  • @jonathanmule4306
    @jonathanmule4306 8 місяців тому +28

    I'm 32 and after several painful muscle episodes after bad sleeping positions, I am here taking a master class 😂

  • @SecurityYoutubeTeam
    @SecurityYoutubeTeam 2 роки тому +6

    1st comment for appreciation of enthusiasm and sharing of knowledge.

  • @user-wx2bf6hb9b
    @user-wx2bf6hb9b 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @FuatKatkova-bb5yl
    @FuatKatkova-bb5yl 7 місяців тому +14

    I was staying in the same room in the dormitory with my friend who was studying physiotherapy. He told me that my sleeping position was very bad and that my body could not relax during sleep and that I would not wake up feeling rested. I followed his suggestions and learned a few more tips online. Now I wake up much more vigorous and rested. At the same time, my posture is in a much better condition than before. For example, for years I used a pillow that was too high for my body. More precisely, I didn't think this was important that much, but it was important.

    • @konstantinstoychev1991
      @konstantinstoychev1991 5 місяців тому

      Had the same problem with the pillow, my neck felt so much better after i changed to a "shorter" one

  • @maureenward4692
    @maureenward4692 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for advice on sleeping. Moxx

  • @hollandstephens2507
    @hollandstephens2507 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for a tip!

  • @carolgust8075
    @carolgust8075 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!!

  • @laxmirajmoon2688
    @laxmirajmoon2688 Рік тому +1

    Love to you for benificial information ℹ️

  • @olukayodeokunowo4631
    @olukayodeokunowo4631 2 роки тому +10

    Great video. I slept with a lot of pillows on my bed, now I know better. Thank you so much.

  • @raidantarctica7551
    @raidantarctica7551 Рік тому +1

    Thanks
    God blesses you ❤️

  • @dwattz4872
    @dwattz4872 2 роки тому +72

    Im a big stomach sleeper and recently started having neck problems but when I sleep on my back I get sleep paralysis and the demon stands on my chest so I just have to deal with the neck issues

  • @gloriaromero9433
    @gloriaromero9433 2 роки тому +1

    Thank u! From Philippines

  • @thesafehappylifechannelwit3488
    @thesafehappylifechannelwit3488 3 місяці тому +2

    So true Doc. I found comfort sleeping on my back without a pillow on a very firm soft spring mattress.

  • @user-tj8dr3fm6q
    @user-tj8dr3fm6q 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the man who is sleeping

  • @thanatoskatakrima5864
    @thanatoskatakrima5864 Рік тому +5

    To start I sleep on my side with a small pillow for my head, a long pillow for my knees and one between my arms to kind of hug something or my armpit feels pressured. Then switch to sleeping on my back and try to put a pillow under my knees and keep the one under my head. I’ve found out my hip muscles hurt a bit if I sleep too much on one side.

  • @heb246
    @heb246 2 роки тому +1

    Question. Positioned great! How to get up is my problem. Starts pain all over again.

  • @ayasarsour2860
    @ayasarsour2860 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @ruth6193
    @ruth6193 2 роки тому +2

    Is the head pillow soft? is that ok to use soft feather's pillow for the head?

  • @chermusca4638
    @chermusca4638 2 роки тому +8

    Thanks for this! Love from Philippines

  • @z33thr33
    @z33thr33 7 місяців тому +7

    I feel like this is the kind of thing they should teach in first grade

  • @dailygames4880
    @dailygames4880 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @karanmangat8630
    @karanmangat8630 2 роки тому +1

    thanks

  • @LonghornsLegend
    @LonghornsLegend 10 місяців тому +2

    A pillow that was too high was my downfall and I've done it for so long. As soon as I bought a thin 2.5 inch pillow for back pain my sleep got so much better

  • @SoMa1027
    @SoMa1027 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot 💕💕💕💕

  • @mintme1876
    @mintme1876 Рік тому +6

    Thanks, helped me relieve the stress of wondering if I was sleeping incorrectly :)

  • @vashtheflash
    @vashtheflash Рік тому +1

    Thanks for helping me sleep I can finally sleep

  • @noobonmobile419
    @noobonmobile419 3 місяці тому +3

    I have been avoiding sleeping on my back to avoid sleep paralysis but didn’t know it had other downsides as well

  • @marek9081
    @marek9081 2 роки тому +95

    Generally I can't fall asleep on my back unless I'm very tired. I love the position similar to first aid recovery position on the side. Very comfy. ;)

    • @Yararar
      @Yararar 2 роки тому +28

      Sleeping on my back gives me intense sleep paralysis..not fun

    • @divinegrace4770
      @divinegrace4770 2 роки тому

      @@Yararar .

    • @JS23797
      @JS23797 2 роки тому +2

      @@Yararar me too, I’ve never met anyone else who felt the same lmao. I hate it

    • @dee01_
      @dee01_ 2 роки тому

      @@Yararar true oh my God thought I was the o oh one shit is scary.

    • @silverbowftw5225
      @silverbowftw5225 Рік тому

      @@Yararar sameee

  • @lalala7806
    @lalala7806 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your points it helps alot.

  • @HimanshuKumar-xz5tk
    @HimanshuKumar-xz5tk 2 роки тому +1

    thank you I have a habbit of sleeping on my stomach since childhood. Im 21.

  • @Puffy-fluffyluffy
    @Puffy-fluffyluffy Рік тому +1

    Thx

  • @GodsChild77_
    @GodsChild77_ 2 роки тому +33

    I sleep with my bed’s head and got elevated. It helps a lot compared to laying flat. I would always wake up stiff and unable to move.

  • @JoseTheAnimator
    @JoseTheAnimator Місяць тому +1

    awesome

  • @lizzyful56
    @lizzyful56 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you 🙏🏾🔥

  • @elvis-slippers
    @elvis-slippers 2 роки тому +3

    Dr dear, kindly tell me what if I sleep with my forehead stuck against the hard cotton pillow and lying straight on my tummy. And I have many problems from head to toe I admit.

  • @mjchecksfield914
    @mjchecksfield914 2 роки тому +3

    When sleeping on my side, I have the underneath arm not pointing forwards with the shoulder and chest being squashed, but laid out behind me keeping an open shoulder and open chest.

  • @angel-gy9hr
    @angel-gy9hr 2 роки тому +1

    Tnx⚘

  • @KrensRTS06
    @KrensRTS06 2 роки тому +19

    I was a side sleeper with a small pillow until I broke my shoulder this summer, and could not lay on either side. My surgeon had me sleep, propped up at first on my back, but I was able to slowly slide down over time, and am now so comfy I doubt I will sleep any other way. Not moving during the night, no aches or pain.

  • @truepatriot3359
    @truepatriot3359 2 роки тому +2

    Great

  • @idunnowhatamidoinghere7690
    @idunnowhatamidoinghere7690 6 місяців тому +4

    Hello to everyone whi decided to watch this at 3 am

  • @JustLovleyKatie
    @JustLovleyKatie Рік тому +3

    Does this help with back posture?

  • @motiurrahman3584
    @motiurrahman3584 7 місяців тому +2

    After freaking 19 years of no good sleeping am here now had my first ever good ass sleep

  • @rachellapointe9220
    @rachellapointe9220 2 роки тому

    What about people who have sleep apnea and use CPAP. We are told to sleep on our left side. I have some left hip pain.

  • @Avnish017
    @Avnish017 7 місяців тому +1

    Helpful❤

  • @stranger7053
    @stranger7053 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the information ❤️

  • @philipr.milton60
    @philipr.milton60 Рік тому +1

    thankssssssssssssss

  • @MarkTitus420
    @MarkTitus420 2 роки тому +8

    Was wondering if sleeping on my side will aggravate previous shoulder pain that I previously suffered. Could sleeping on my side is what caused shoulder pain to begin with?

  • @suzzzyy1147
    @suzzzyy1147 9 місяців тому +2

    22 year old me 2am:
    Maybe the reason I can't sleep rn is because of the bad position let me check the UA-cam-

  • @dp1819
    @dp1819 2 роки тому +5

    So is the slight flexion while laying on your back as pointed out at around 2:48 okay or should the pillow be adjusted more?

    • @azytrx
      @azytrx 2 роки тому

      Your body should just be as straight as a ruler while sleeping

    • @HA-ug4qu
      @HA-ug4qu 2 роки тому

      @@azytrx ur spine should be straight not ur body

  • @nunyabusiness7965
    @nunyabusiness7965 2 роки тому +1

    is it bad to sleep on your back but arms up? like resting on top of your head

  • @LadariusJohnson-wz1ht
    @LadariusJohnson-wz1ht 5 місяців тому

    W FIT I LOVE THE BLUEY SHIRT THAT FIT GO CRAZYYY😂😂

  • @constancepeterson6156
    @constancepeterson6156 7 місяців тому

    I heard if you have sleep apnea you should not sleep on your back. What about the curve sleep pillows?

  • @Thoothje_Gewooniets
    @Thoothje_Gewooniets Рік тому

    3:33 I lay that position most of the time, but it isn’t comfortabel for my shoulder there. I sleep with 1 arm in a 90 degree angle underneath my pillow and the other arm on top of the pillow. Unfortunately it’s results in sleeping arms when I wake up. I know it’s bad but there’s no other sleep position I feel comfortable in.

  • @zaliaz8141
    @zaliaz8141 2 роки тому +1

    Please Dr am feeling pain my back l can sleep now

  • @Emerson-mv4hm
    @Emerson-mv4hm 2 роки тому +6

    the only thing I thought I couldn’t get wrong in my life was sleeping. I’m so dumb that I’ve been sleeping the wrong way for years

  • @Whatthesigma758
    @Whatthesigma758 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m an over thinker unfortunately, and I’m always worried about sleep paralysis so I would never sleep on my back, I’ve been sleeping on my side facing the wall cause I’ve found it most comfortable

  • @iamstacs
    @iamstacs 20 днів тому

    Where to get the perfect pillow?

  • @edoardomezzani2895
    @edoardomezzani2895 11 місяців тому +2

    I usually sleep on my back, without any pillow under my head, instead i put it under the knees or i hug it, much more natural for me😴

  • @MySmallWorld25
    @MySmallWorld25 2 роки тому +9

    I tried sleeping on my back with my lower back pain, and I tried to put some covers under my legs because I don't have extra pillows, but I keep feeling that tension on my lower back and it kinda feels uncomfortable sleeping on my back with back pain... At least for me. What should I do in this situation?
    Also I can't really fall asleep on my side... That's why I opted for the position on my back. I found out I can sleep like that when I'm really tired but with this back pain or better power back tension it's kinda difficult...

    • @desz5863
      @desz5863 11 місяців тому +1

      Maybe u could do some yoga or stretching for backpain to relief the tension before going to bed? 🤔

  • @CameronSWhitelaw
    @CameronSWhitelaw 7 місяців тому

    I can’t sleep on my back. I usually sleep on my stomach and on my sides. I use two pillows in my pillowcase because I can’t sleep with just one- it’s too flat but I’ve been having back pain from that because my neck is hoisted up a little. I’ve tried putting a pillow under my back which helps but I struggle to get to sleep. I usually go to sleep around 10pm to be up for work at 4:30am however I’ll usually actually get to sleep around 11/12am so I’m constantly tired. I just can’t find a medium

  • @davidclifford5393
    @davidclifford5393 Рік тому

    I'm trying to switch from sleeping on my stomach to sleeping on my side, but have problems with my arm between me and the bed.

  • @carlonwhyte7852
    @carlonwhyte7852 6 місяців тому +2

    The kinda videos you watch once you hit 30s

  • @karenwilliams559
    @karenwilliams559 6 місяців тому

    What about shoulder?

  • @Angell_Lee
    @Angell_Lee 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow, thank you so much! Also what a cutie :)

  • @ayushj18
    @ayushj18 2 роки тому +7

    That's why I have jaw problem..... Thank you sir ❤

  • @barbie6695
    @barbie6695 11 місяців тому +1

    I don’t know what to do with my shoulder when sleeping on my side. I’m so uncomfortable when sleeping now. It’s stressful, frustrating. I don’t know what to do.

  • @Haideralikahout
    @Haideralikahout 2 роки тому

    I want to sleep on my back but i have very bad habbit of sleeping on stomach. Please advise me something so i can get rid of my this addiction

  • @thomasboi305
    @thomasboi305 2 роки тому +33

    WHEN I SLEEP ON MY BACK I GET NIGHTMARES

    • @huh4057
      @huh4057 2 роки тому +2

      just sharing our beliefs, in islam as a muslim we believe most people get nightmares while sleeping on their back is as people lay like that when they are dead and facing God straight like that the angel of death visits in your sleep.

    • @s.w.t.m.t.s.u2414
      @s.w.t.m.t.s.u2414 2 роки тому

      @@huh4057 interesting, so what position do you sleep in

    • @ParmyJan
      @ParmyJan Рік тому +1

      Me too!

  • @marciamotter7906
    @marciamotter7906 2 роки тому +4

    I prefer to sleep on my side. I have trouble knowing what to do with my shoulders. I have a tendency to fold my body lengthwise bringing both shoulders forward toward the front of my body. Also, my torso sags to one side (I'm thin)--is this okay or should I somehow prop up?

    • @brandonchanful
      @brandonchanful 2 роки тому +4

      HAHA shoulders are the reason why I switched to sleeping on my back. Literally had no clue where to put them

  • @lydiacote4708
    @lydiacote4708 2 роки тому +4

    Good doctor, knows his job. Of course, it says how to sleep properly, not how to sleep comfortably. And there are times when the right way you can't sleep. So you have to choose your own.

  • @danielabatabogdanov8586
    @danielabatabogdanov8586 10 місяців тому +1

    the mayo clinic just came out with a study saying sleeping on the side os best

  • @theresamarais2642
    @theresamarais2642 2 роки тому +5

    Please help. What is a good position to sleep when suffering from acid reflux

    • @sclogcjm
      @sclogcjm 2 роки тому +2

      Lay on your left

  • @fathimaaji2482
    @fathimaaji2482 9 місяців тому

    What if sleeping in side causes any shoulder pain??

  • @miraymind
    @miraymind Рік тому

    Cool

  • @AbigailGoewey
    @AbigailGoewey Рік тому

    Thank you I put my pillow between my legs and my pillow on my head

  • @snehalshinde1581
    @snehalshinde1581 Місяць тому

    But when I sleep on the sides...my shoulder hurts... now what to do?

  • @madhavakurre2068
    @madhavakurre2068 5 місяців тому

    I'm trying with my new sports sketchers 😂 to sleep

  • @dejanstjepanovic9396
    @dejanstjepanovic9396 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm in this part of my 30s

  • @saadkhan-yo9hw
    @saadkhan-yo9hw 2 роки тому +1

    Bro my neck has muscle spasm and neck and shoulder pain please guide me tips for sleep and exercise I'm student and is very painful

  • @maxamadwali26
    @maxamadwali26 10 місяців тому +1

    After 35 years now I am learning how to sleep 😅

  • @user-wl2dg9um7p
    @user-wl2dg9um7p 9 днів тому

    I sleep on my back or side. I find itxhard to sleep with a pillow. Mostly use a small one or a blanket

  • @elic.1670
    @elic.1670 5 місяців тому

    How thick should the neck pillow be

    • @BackIntelligence
      @BackIntelligence  5 місяців тому

      backintelligence.com/how-to-sleep-with-lower-back-pain/

  • @stratossaviolakis6675
    @stratossaviolakis6675 8 місяців тому

    My airways close when laying on my back and my spine is a bit tilted when sleeping on my side :(

  • @Student_ye
    @Student_ye 7 місяців тому +3

    My back is very arched, and I can tell by looking at myself at the Mirror, my stomach is like popping out, and I also seen that this has a great effect on my workouts. Handstands has been a struggle, and when I’m trying to do military press, I have seen that every time I try to lift the bar, for some reason my stomach just likes to pop out making my back arch. I’m wondering if anyone else is having this issue. And I’m a big stomach sleeper. So I’m also wondering if this has an effect on my back.

  • @LadyFinger_
    @LadyFinger_ 7 місяців тому

    If I sleep on my stomach now my lower back is so stiff and painful when I wake up

  • @routeaustralia7000
    @routeaustralia7000 2 роки тому +3

    Back position is very stressful for my herniated disk
    Sleeping on my tummy is the best position where I’m pain free
    What can I do?? 🙏🏽

  • @emstelm
    @emstelm 2 роки тому +1

    I know this sleepy guy :-D

  • @MatrixSignals2K24
    @MatrixSignals2K24 8 місяців тому +1

    even if i fell asleep in another position i would still wake up laying on my stomach so it’s irrelevant since im not conscious in that moment,only thing i could do is to tie myself and repeat this for months until it becomes natural

  • @bubblebaath7840
    @bubblebaath7840 Рік тому +1

    Is there a way I can stop rolling around in my sleep? Sleeping me is more active than awake me so it doesn’t even matter what position I fall asleep in bc it’ll just change as soon as I’m out.

  • @magicmermaid3753
    @magicmermaid3753 2 роки тому +10

    does anyone else end up completely curling into a ball when they sleep on their side or is it just me?