![]() When in a supine (lying on your back) position, the jaw and tongue relax and collapse backward, blocking a person’s airways and aggravating sleep apnea symptoms. ![]() Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a person periodically stops breathing throughout the night. Alleviates Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring Problems Sleeping at an incline prevents blood from pooling in the lungs and opens up the airways. When lying in a supine position, blood naturally pools in the lungs, potentially triggering breathing issues and nighttime asthma. Sleeping in a reclined position prevents stomach acid from moving up the esophagus and prevents acid reflux, making it easier to sleep. Prevents Acid Reflux and GERDĪcid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes heartburn, nausea, and discomfort when trying to sleep. When facing a cold, allergies, postnasal drip, or cough, sleeping at an incline helps the sinuses drain and makes it easier to breathe throughout the night. ![]() Benefits of Using a Wedge Pillowīed wedge pillows are not only a super comfortable sleeping accessory, but they can also relieve symptoms associated with numerous medical issues and concerns. Use the taller corner to support your top arm, when lying on your side. For a more comfortable sleep position, tuck the thinnest corner of a wedge pillow under your growing belly to support your stomach and minimize any discomfort from side sleeping. Side sleeping is the safest sleep position for pregnant women, though many women might find gravity pulls their stomachs down uncomfortably, especially in the second and third trimester. Sit with the smallest corner of the wedge pillow facing you and place your book or laptop on the slant of the pillow. When sitting, you can use your wedge pillow as a small surface for a book, journal, or laptop. Elevating your upper body also decreases pressure on the lumbar spine to reduce lower back pain while sleeping. The elevation improves poor circulation, reducing swollen, achy feet and minimizing the risk of varicose veins. Under the Kneesīack sleepers should place a wedge pillow under their legs with the taller corner of the pillow under your knees. Set the wedge pillow vertically, with the thinnest edge pointed at the ceiling and the flat side against the bed’s headboard. When sitting in bed or on a couch, placing a wedge pillow behind you provides excellent back and spine support. When back and side sleeping, place the thickest corner of the wedge pillow under your head, and the thinnest edge tucked under your shoulders. ![]() Sleeping at a gentle incline can promote a healthy spinal alignment, improve respiratory issues, and minimize aches and pains. ![]()
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