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Category: > Health > Four Ways You’re Sleeping Wrong and How to Fix It

Four Ways You’re Sleeping Wrong and How to Fix It

Sep 19, 2017 Layla Parker Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Oct 30, 2018

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Have you ever wondered about why you or any of your loved ones can’t sleep properly at night? Then it might be due to your sleeping wrong. Yes, there are ways one sleeps wrong without knowing it, no matter how old they are or where they sleep. So to help you correct your sleeping habits and make sure you get a good night’s rest, read on as I show you the four ways you are sleeping wrong and how to fix it.

The Four Ways You Are Sleeping Wrong

Yes, there are many instances where we start picking up the wrong sleeping habits and end up waking up groggy or in pain. To prevent that, you’ll need to evaluate the way you sleep and see if you aren’t sleeping the way you should. Here are the four ways you might be sleeping wrong and how to correct it:

1. You Sleep With Too Many Pillows

Did you know that it isn’t only about the quality of your bedding that helps you sleep, but some pillows you sleep with that affects it? So how many pillows should you sleep with?

The correct answer is one for your head. You must only have one firm pillow placed on your neck and head to align the spine, ensuring that you have a better sleep without the pain. You can also opt to have pillows between your legs or on top of your feet for more comfortability.

2. You Sleep On Your Stomach

Are you wondering about how to get rid of neck pain from sleeping wrong? Then you’ll need to evaluate your sleeping position, especially if you sleep on your stomach. Not only does sleeping on your stomach cause neck pain, but it blocks the airways, making it difficult to stay asleep.

The right way to sleep would be by your side. Sleep with a pillow on your arm and between your knees to ensure that you don’t roll over and stay in a comfortable and painless position.

3. You Eat Right Before Bedtime

Eating, especially drinking alcohol right before bedtime is a huge no-no, especially if you eat right after a heavy meal. This may cause heartburn and trouble sleeping. Avoid eating a heavy meal and sleeping immediately, or drinking alcohol and caffeine. Eat three to four hours before sleeping, and if you are feeling peckish, opt to have light and sleep-boosting food, such as yogurt and milk.

4. You Don’t Have a Sleeping Schedule

This may seem obvious, but one of the reasons why people have a difficult time falling asleep or waking up is because they lack the right sleeping schedule. You will need eight hours of consistent sleep, making your body used to the schedule to rest comfortably. Create a plan that suits you and follows it as much as possible. Refrain from stress or noise before sleeping as well, such as using your phone or reading a book.

In Conclusion

When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, you need to make sure that you aren’t sleeping wrong. It all boils down to your sleeping position and keeping your body comfortable and aligned with the right bedding. Not only will you be able to wake up quickly, but you’ll have more energy and suffer less from body pain.

I hope that this article on the different ways you may be sleeping wrong helped you know what you should improve on to get better rest. So don’t wait any longer and try these tips on how to sleep right today.

Do you have any questions or would like to share your tips and experiences with sleeping peacefully Then comment down below. I would love to hear what you have to think!

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Filed Under: Diet & Lifestyle, Health Tagged With: pillows, sleep habits, sleeping wrong, stomach sleeping

Layla Parker

About the Author

Layla Parker is the founder of A Sleepy Wolf. Her and her team provide a tonne of reliable and useful information about sleeping and everything related to it such as the therapies that improve your sleep, how you should be sleeping, as well as products you might use everyday that directly affects your sleep, health and your life.

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  1. Susan Olner says

    Sep 13, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Poor sleepingposture live tried sleep with one pillow it doesn’t work for me wake up make me ache all over but bearing in mind sleeping with two pillows still causing pain live try every kind of pillow none of them work tried sleep with out a pillow that doesn’t work either

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Sep 13, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      Maybe it’s the bed you’re sleeping on? Have you looked into better beds? I currently use the Intelligel bed, and it is amazing!

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