A. It might be bad for your appearance, too. B. Here's a look at each of these sleeping positions. C. So people with spinal pain may feel better in this position. D. It might not be the best for people suffering from shoulder pain. E. Sleeping on the side is the most common sleeping position among adults. F. Many people say sleeping on the stomach helps improve the breathing problems. |
People are different from one another in their sleeping positions（姿势）. Most scientists study about the side, back and stomach sleeping.
Sleeping on the side
About 54% of adults sleep in this position. It is not only comfortable, but also widely seen as one of the best sleeping positions. It can help snore（打鼾）less. Sleeping on the left side, especially, can help improve blood Now. However, this position is not friendly to your shoulder.
Sleeping on your back
About 38% of people like to sleep on their back, which makes it the second most common position to sleep in. The spine（脊椎）stays in a natural healthy position while you are sleeping on the back. However, a study shows that this sleeping position can make your breathing problems worse.
Sleeping on the stomach
Only about 7% of the adult population sleep on their stomachs. It's not a healthy position to sleep in. When you put your face in a pillow, the oil and dirt on it will make you sick. This position can cause more wrinkles（皱纹）on your face.
Since you spend about a third of every day in bed, your sleeping position is very important. Try to find the best one for yourself.
