03/17/2026
This is one of the most common questions I ask my clients… what position do you sleep in? 💤
Especially if you are coming to see me for neck, shoulder or arm issues. How we sleep plays a huge role in how our body feels when we’re awake and on the move. Think about it, your body is in a completely relaxed state in this position for hours every day, meaning your pillow and mattress are fully supporting your body.
Pillow and mattress support play a big role in this. Regardless of what position you sleep in, if you’re not properly supported you are inevitably going to end up with pain issues. Plus, if you’re uncomfortable then you’re not having a good, restful sleep which is troublesome in its own ways.
Realistically speaking though, there is no magic formula. We rarely stay in one position the entire night, but we can do our best to accommodate our bodies through the different positions we may move to. Correcting sleeping positions can be tricky, but it can be done, again with the proper support and pillow placement.
Here is a quick visual on how your body should be supported in each position. But you may notice there isn’t an image for sleeping on your stomach.. that’s because it is a terrible position to sleep in regardless of how you’re supported and you should make every effort to correct that because the pain issues won’t stop at your neck, shoulders or arms. It’s awful for your entire spine and hips.
If you have more questions about sleeping positions or how to correct them, send me a message and we can chat! 😊