Sleeping Positions And Their Effects On Your Health

We spend the equivalent of a third of our lives sleeping – so how we sleep is very important for our body. Some positions can be good for certain health niggles, but others can have the adverse affect. “During sleep, your brain processes information and experiences to lay down new memories, your muscles and joints recover from constant use during the day, and you produce increased amounts of growth hormone to boost cell renewal and tissue repair,” explains nutritionist and health writer Dr Sarah Brewer for Furniture Choice. “But while you’re asleep, your voluntary muscles become paralysed to prevent you acting out your dreams. While this aids muscle relaxation, it could lead to aches and strains if you are lying in an awkward position.”