Many people prefer to sleep on their side, but are unaware of the health benefits.
In fact, different sleeping positions can have different effects on the body, both beneficial and harmful. In general, it is advisable to sleep in the most comfortable position. However, if you experience symptoms such as back pain, jaw discomfort, indigestion, etc., you may want to consider changing your sleeping position. To go into more detail, it may be worth considering sleeping on your left side.
Benefits of sleeping on your left side
Reduce back pain – Sleeping on your stomach can strain the spine and cause pain.
Reduce snoring – Sleeping on your back can cause the tongue and soft palate to slide backwards, partially blocking the airway and leading to increased snoring, a common problem for sleep apnoea sufferers.
Sleeping on your side keeps the tongue forward and clears the airways.