Is there anything better than getting into bed, finding your comfy position to drifting off to sleep? I didn't think so. And if you’re a side sleeper, you’re not alone. Certified sleep science coach Bill Fish says lying on your side is one of the most common sleep positions, but what does it do to the body? It turns out, it can be a good way to keep your spine aligned, if you’re doing it right.
Fish points out that side sleepers need a pillow that doesn’t make them crane their neck. So if you curl up on your side, make sure you have a pillow big enough to support your head so you don’t pull any muscles in your neck getting cozy. And physical therapist Dr. Jasmine Marcus warns that “people with chronic shoulder, hip, neck, or back pain may find that their symptoms are aggravated when sleeping on their side, especially women with hips wider than their shoulders.