Did you know that the way you use your pillow can significantly affect the quality of your sleep? According to experts, many people are not taking full advantage of the benefits of pillows while resting.
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In a lifetime, we spend about 26 years sleeping, especially when you reach 80 or more. With so much time spent in bed, it's essential to choose the best sleeping position and make the most of that precious time.
If you usually only use your pillow to support your head while you sleep, it's time to rethink your habits. This limited use is far from exploiting the full potential of pillows.
Sleep experts at Happy Beds suggest a simple change that can have a host of benefits: using an extra pillow between your legs.
Believe it or not, sleeping with a pillow between your legs can have a number of surprising benefits.
In addition to providing greater comfort during sleep, this practice can help reduce back pain, prevent muscle cramps and improve blood circulation.
During sleep, the back muscles relax and recover, making posture during this time even more important.
With approximately 23% of the world's population suffering from chronic back pain, this simple change can have a significant impact on sleep quality and reduced discomfort.
Rex Isap, sleep expert and CEO of Happy Beds, stresses the importance of considering posture when lying down: “When climbing into bed, we adopt a preferred sleep position without thinking too much about it. We don't realize that what we find comfortable can actually do more harm than good.” – he explained to the British tabloid The Mirror.
He adds: “Misalignment while sleeping is a serious problem as it puts additional stress on the spine. Although we use pillows to support the head, we should explore their sleep benefits further. By positioning a pillow between the legs or knees, we promote proper posture that results in a more restful night's sleep, supporting the muscles and body alignment.”
In addition to relieving pressure on the back and hips, the use of a pillow between the legs also reduces muscle tension, benefiting those who suffer from chronic pain during sleep.
This simple change provides a more aligned sleep position, aids in digestion and keeps the spine in line with the neck. For snorers, sleeping on your side with a pillow between your legs can help open your airways, improving the quality of your breathing.
If you've ever woken up with tingling, numb legs, cramps, or a tingling sensation in your toes, it's likely related to poor blood circulation.
Pressure on the vena cava, responsible for blood flow to the heart, can be relieved by using a pillow between the legs, facilitating blood flow and reducing bothersome symptoms.
Pregnant women can also benefit from this practice, as many struggle to find a comfortable position during the night. Using a pillow between your legs can provide you with more restful sleep and improve your comfort during this special time.
