24/06/2026
Controversial opinion...
There is no âperfectâ sleep position.
The best sleep position is the one that allows YOU to wake up feeling rested, comfortable and not feeling like youâve been in the ring with Tyson Fury.
That said...some positions tend to be a little kinder to the spine than others đ
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Side SleepingđĽ
Your chiropractorâs favourite.
Generally speaking, side sleeping allows the spine to stay in a fairly neutral position and tends to put less stress through the lower back.
Bonus points if:â¨â¨ Your pillow fills the gap between your shoulder and headâ¨â¨ Your knees are slightly bentâ¨â¨ You pop a pillow between your knees
Not so bonus points if youâre folded into a human shrimp
Back SleepingđĽ
A very close second.
Back sleeping distributes pressure really evenly through the body and can work brilliantly for many people.
A couple of tweaks can make all the difference:â¨âď¸ A pillow that isnât too highâ¨âď¸ A small pillow under the knees if your lower back feels tight
If you wake up feeling stiff every morning, your setup may be the issue rather than the position itself.
Front SleepingđĽ
Please donât throw your phone at me.
If youâre a front sleeper and youâre comfortable, Iâm not telling you to panic or tape yourself into a different position tonight đ
BUT...
Front sleeping usually means your neck spends hours rotated to one side and can place more stress through the neck and lower back.
If youâre committed to the front-sleeper lifestyle:â¨â¨ Use a low-profile pillowâ¨â¨ Consider gradually transitioning to side sleeping
My sleep setup recommendationsđđź
Mattress:â¨Medium-firm tends to suit most people. Supportive doesnât have to mean rock hard.
Pillow:â¨Your pillow should fit YOU, not the other way around.
Side sleeper = higher profileâ¨Back sleeper = medium profileâ¨Front sleeper = lower profile
The Sleeprrr pillow gets a lot of love in clinic because itâs adjustable and can be profiled to your bodyđŤśđź
Whatâs your sleep position?
đŤśđź Side sleeperâ¨đđź Back sleeperâ¨đ
Front sleeper
And be honest...
Which one did you just discover youâve been doing completely wrong?