Jakarta - Humans spend a third of a life time to sleep and about 95 percent of the world sleep in the same position every night. Did you know that every sleep position has good effects and bad for health?
Health experts said that every sleep position has good and bad effects of each to health.
Here are some sleeping position and its good and bad effects, as reported by Dailymail, Tuesday (05/10/2011):
1. Recovery position (Tilt to the Left)
Positives: Good for stomach acid reflux
Negatives: Bad for wrinkles
"Known as the recovery position as similar to the posture used in medical emergencies. This position can help reduce acid reflux and indigestion," says Professor Jim Horne of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University.
Acid reflux or esophageal reflux (esophageal reflux) is the return of food from the stomach into the esophagus (tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).
Leakage of stomach acid due to the weak connection between the stomach and esophagus and trigger burning pain. The key is to sleep with the left side.
In a study of patients with heartburn in the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, doctors found that sleeping on the right side of stomach acid that leaks make take longer to get out of the esophagus compared with sleeping on the left, so that patients who sleep on the right side of experiencing discomfort.
However, although this position can relieve stomach pain, sleep can aggravate the oblique wrinkles. Dr. Dennis Wolf, a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists explains that side sleeping may increase the pressure on the nasolabial folds that run from the corners of the nose to the side of the mouth (known as a laugh line.)
2. Position face upward (supine position)
Positives: Good for arthritis
Negatives: Bad for asthma, snoring, sleep apnea, heart health.
"Sleep on your back (face up) is a good choice for those who suffer from arthritis and joint pain," says Sammy Margo, rental physiotherapist and author of Good Sleep Guide.
This is because sleeping on your back to distribute weight evenly throughout the body, without putting the burden on any particular area.
"However, the same sleeping position known to aggravate snoring. In this position, the muscles in the jaw and tongue relax, and jaw and throat under the influence of gravity. This causes the throat to narrow, resulting in air turbulence that causes vibration and snoring," says Dr John Shneerson, director of the Sleep Centre at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge.
This is especially true for adults who are overweight, where the weight of extra fat at the front of the neck will exaggerate a loose throat.
In addition, people who sleep on their backs to breathe more quickly than in other sleep positions and tissues become deoxygenated. This can aggravate a number of respiratory and circulatory problems, including asthma and heart disease.
3. Fetal Position (Bend Both Legs to Chest Directions) or Melungker
Positives: Good for people who suffer from lower back pain
Negatives: Bad for the neck pain and headaches
"This is the most common sleeping position in the UK, with legs drawn toward chest. Sleep like this can help to improve the wear and tear on the spine. Throughout the day, the spine bears the gravitational force that put a lot of pressure between vertebrae," says Sammy Margo .
He suggested that sleep in the fetal position is ideal because it reduces pressure on the discs and enhance repair.
However, he also stressed that it is important to ensure the neck in alignment with the whole body. In other words, make sure that the pillow is not too high or too low, as this could suppress the muscles and nerves in the neck, causing headaches and neck in the morning.
4. Spooning position
Positive: Good to reduce stress
Negatives: Bad as it causes pain and muscle pain
"Lying down with hands to partner mneyilangkan (hug) of course can increase the strength of the relationship. Physical touch even when sleeping to reduce feelings of stress in men and women," said Dr. James Coan, neuroscientist and psychologist from America.
However, this position may mean that you force the body into positions that may aggravate the existing pain and reduce joint and muscle.
"It's important to remember that your body changed over the years, and uncomfortable position ever selali may not happen," says Sammy Margo.
5. Position sunbather (pillow face / stomach)
Positives: Good for people who snore
Negatives: Bad for people who gritted teeth, pain and numbness in the hand.
"Sleeping in the face to face down will help to prevent snoring, because the throat muscles will not sag under gravity back," explained Dr Shneerson.
However, if you are a dental pengertak it could make conditions worse. According to Dr Mani Bhardwaj, dentists at The Smile Studios in London, when people sleep with his face down, the mandible is positioned more forward than usual. This means that if a man clenched his teeth, there is extra pressure on the lower teeth.
And this position can also cause nerve problems in your upper body.
"When I lie down with this position, the pillow is too much or too little will affect the position of the neck and placed parallel to the spine. This will increase the likelihood of nerve compression, especially in older people," said Dr Eccleston.
Health experts said that every sleep position has good and bad effects of each to health.
Here are some sleeping position and its good and bad effects, as reported by Dailymail, Tuesday (05/10/2011):
1. Recovery position (Tilt to the Left)
Positives: Good for stomach acid reflux
Negatives: Bad for wrinkles
"Known as the recovery position as similar to the posture used in medical emergencies. This position can help reduce acid reflux and indigestion," says Professor Jim Horne of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University.
Acid reflux or esophageal reflux (esophageal reflux) is the return of food from the stomach into the esophagus (tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).
Leakage of stomach acid due to the weak connection between the stomach and esophagus and trigger burning pain. The key is to sleep with the left side.
In a study of patients with heartburn in the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, doctors found that sleeping on the right side of stomach acid that leaks make take longer to get out of the esophagus compared with sleeping on the left, so that patients who sleep on the right side of experiencing discomfort.
However, although this position can relieve stomach pain, sleep can aggravate the oblique wrinkles. Dr. Dennis Wolf, a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists explains that side sleeping may increase the pressure on the nasolabial folds that run from the corners of the nose to the side of the mouth (known as a laugh line.)
2. Position face upward (supine position)
Positives: Good for arthritis
Negatives: Bad for asthma, snoring, sleep apnea, heart health.
"Sleep on your back (face up) is a good choice for those who suffer from arthritis and joint pain," says Sammy Margo, rental physiotherapist and author of Good Sleep Guide.
This is because sleeping on your back to distribute weight evenly throughout the body, without putting the burden on any particular area.
"However, the same sleeping position known to aggravate snoring. In this position, the muscles in the jaw and tongue relax, and jaw and throat under the influence of gravity. This causes the throat to narrow, resulting in air turbulence that causes vibration and snoring," says Dr John Shneerson, director of the Sleep Centre at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge.
This is especially true for adults who are overweight, where the weight of extra fat at the front of the neck will exaggerate a loose throat.
In addition, people who sleep on their backs to breathe more quickly than in other sleep positions and tissues become deoxygenated. This can aggravate a number of respiratory and circulatory problems, including asthma and heart disease.
3. Fetal Position (Bend Both Legs to Chest Directions) or Melungker
Positives: Good for people who suffer from lower back pain
Negatives: Bad for the neck pain and headaches
"This is the most common sleeping position in the UK, with legs drawn toward chest. Sleep like this can help to improve the wear and tear on the spine. Throughout the day, the spine bears the gravitational force that put a lot of pressure between vertebrae," says Sammy Margo .
He suggested that sleep in the fetal position is ideal because it reduces pressure on the discs and enhance repair.
However, he also stressed that it is important to ensure the neck in alignment with the whole body. In other words, make sure that the pillow is not too high or too low, as this could suppress the muscles and nerves in the neck, causing headaches and neck in the morning.
4. Spooning position
Positive: Good to reduce stress
Negatives: Bad as it causes pain and muscle pain
"Lying down with hands to partner mneyilangkan (hug) of course can increase the strength of the relationship. Physical touch even when sleeping to reduce feelings of stress in men and women," said Dr. James Coan, neuroscientist and psychologist from America.
However, this position may mean that you force the body into positions that may aggravate the existing pain and reduce joint and muscle.
"It's important to remember that your body changed over the years, and uncomfortable position ever selali may not happen," says Sammy Margo.
5. Position sunbather (pillow face / stomach)
Positives: Good for people who snore
Negatives: Bad for people who gritted teeth, pain and numbness in the hand.
"Sleeping in the face to face down will help to prevent snoring, because the throat muscles will not sag under gravity back," explained Dr Shneerson.
However, if you are a dental pengertak it could make conditions worse. According to Dr Mani Bhardwaj, dentists at The Smile Studios in London, when people sleep with his face down, the mandible is positioned more forward than usual. This means that if a man clenched his teeth, there is extra pressure on the lower teeth.
And this position can also cause nerve problems in your upper body.
"When I lie down with this position, the pillow is too much or too little will affect the position of the neck and placed parallel to the spine. This will increase the likelihood of nerve compression, especially in older people," said Dr Eccleston.