A handy guide to the best and worst sleep positions

Best Position Sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees helps maintaining the natural curve of your spine and reduce back pain.

Back Pain

Worst Position Sleeping on your stomach strains your neck and spine, resulting in increased back pain.

Best Position Sleeping on your back or side with a supportive pillow that aligns your neck with your spine can alleviate neck pain.

Neck Pain

Worst Position Sleeping on your stomach forces your neck into an unnatural position, that exacerbates neck pain.

Best Position Sleeping on your side can reduce snoring by keeping the airways open and preventing the collapse of soft tissues in the throat.

Snoring

Worst Position Sleeping on your back is more likely to cause snoring, as it obstructs the airway.

Best Position Sleeping on your left side during pregnancy enhances blood circulation to the foetus and the uterus. Placing a pillow between your knees can provide added comfort.

Pregnancy

Worst Position Sleeping on your back can put pressure on blood vessels, potentially reducing blood flow to the baby.

Best Position Sleeping on your back or on the side opposite to your painful shoulder with a supportive pillow can alleviate shoulder pain.

Shoulder Pain

Worst Position Sleeping on the painful shoulder can worsen discomfort and may lead to further pain.