Sleeping on the wrong bed can often cause interruption to your breathing resulting
in not only excessive snoring but also a lack of oxygen circulating through your
body again contributing to restlessness and frequent awakening.
Snoring is a well researched and documented sleep disorder with a wide range of
contributing causes. In relation to bed types, it is recognised that poor posture
can be a contributing factor.
Air passageways can be affected by poor posture, particularly in the shoulder/neck
zone. (SEE
NECK PAIN – Recommended Solutions)
Due to peak pressure on hips and shoulders, some people find it necessary to lie
on their back however, in this position, some people find they are more prone to
snoring than when they lie in the side position.
It is important to ensure the posture, particularly in the shoulder/neck zone is
as close to the natural posture as possible. This will ensure the airway restrictions
are minimal and improve the inhaling and exhaling. This can be achieved by ensuring
the shoulder is able to immerse sufficiently into the mattress and, combined with
the most suitable pillow height, improve posture.
The correct bed type that reduces peak pressure on shoulders and hips will provide
a more natural sleep position for people who have a natural tendency to sleep in
the side position.
