sleeping on your back is better for you face

[sanglee]

i cant sleep on my back i have to squirm all night to get to sleep, i cant just stay in one position

[mardukblood2009]

I have acid reflex so sleeping on my back is not an option. Everytime I try it, I usually have trouble breathing.

[crazib]

I have to sleep on my side or stomach

[CHANEYLAKEGIRL]

I sleep on my stomach. I may wake up in another position, but I rarely can fall asleep any other way.

[mill8277]

My back seems to be the only way I'm most comfortable, I fall sleep on my side but will wake on my back.....

[bhiett]

Sleeping on your back actually helps your legs too, because when you sleep on your belly, you flex your feet so your instep is against the bed and your heel is bent towards your calf; this is not a natural sleeping position, is the equivalent to being standing in your toes like a ballet dancer the whole day. It also happens frequently when you sleep on your side. It shortens your calf muscles making them prone to contractions and causing those terrible and horrible calf and leg cramps. Sleeping on your back with your heel and arch facing outwards and your toes facing upwards is more of a natural sleeping position, equivalent to standing with your sole on the ground. This will help relieve cramped calves and muscles and promote good circulation.

On a side note, I sleep mostly on my belly, but whenever I can I try to sleep on my back, just to wake up and realize I'm on my side, lol. It's a hard habit to get used to, but it's a good habit if you can adopt it.

That is interesting about the foot position-- I had not heard that before but it makes sense.  I also keep a smaller pillow at my feet which helps keep them in an upright position as well as retain body heat in the winter (and the softness feels good to my soles also).

[kewl4reals]

When sleeping on your back, YOU won't press your face on anything like you do w hen you sleep on your side, pressing your face on the pillow.
 I tried sleeping on my back last night. It isn't easy.
I saw Joy Moeller on video.
 She is a therapist for myofacial therapy, which can educate people about the face, neck and swallowing [tongue.]
She shows exercises you can do.
It was interesting.

You get wrinkles sleeping on your stomach

[vickysue]

No way can i sleep long on my back, I try but get so stiff. I toss and turn all night so i grateful for what ever way i can get some sleep. At my age who cares about winkles anyway,

[sherryinutah]

I would recommend sleeping in whatever position you can.  The point is to get good quality sleep.