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That's not what's meant by "ears over shoulders," rather they're over when standing. So in-line with shoulders when laying down, not what's pictured here. But whether or not you want the neck in flexion depends on whether or not there's been an injury. The kinetic chain isn't simple.
This is too hot. Pillow too hot and now you have three pillows and two of them are under the covers.
I just sleep like I’m a freeze frame of the party boy dance on my face
Sounds miserable
ITT everyone ridiculing what has always been the exact truth for my sleeping.
I like to sleep on hard floors, like an animal.
This is why hammocks are the ideal sleep system, even if they may not turn you purple or solve the arm problem.
Doesn't that put your back into a curve? I feel like that would kill my lower back, but maybe I don't know how to use a hammock properly.
It's a common misconception! You're supposed to lay at an angle and you end up with just a slight bend.
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The best defense against an achy neck or back in the morning is to sleep just like you stand, says Ellen Wermter, a nurse practitioner who runs Restorative Sleep Medicine, a sleep clinic in Virginia. When you sleep in a position that follows the natural curvature of your spine, it reduces the possibility of muscle strain.
While lying down, your body should form a straight line from the top of your head to your tailbone. Wermter suggests placing your ears over your shoulders and your shoulders over your hips. Point your chin straight ahead, not tucked into your chest or stretched up toward the sky. Aim for symmetry with your arms for proper circulation.
For more tips on how to minimize body aches in the morning, read our story: https://n.pr/42mJ64J