Ultimately, while the goal is to establish a dominant position that prioritizes spinal neutrality—typically the side or the back—specialists acknowledge that minor body shifts throughout the night are not only normal but actually beneficial. These micro-movements prevent prolonged pressure on any single area, thereby improving blood circulation and warding off numbness and pain. The best strategy involves consciously starting the night in a beneficial posture, such as the Pencil or Soldier, and using appropriate pillows to ensure that the head, neck, and spine are perfectly aligned, offering the highest probability of restorative, pain-free rest.
