back sleeping
Sleeping facing ceiling
Back sleeping is the practice of sleeping while lying face-up, with the spine against the mattress.
Sleep experts often recommend it for spinal alignment and reducing acid reflux, though it can worsen snoring and sleep apnea.
The doctor suggested back sleeping to help with her neck pain.
- supineFlat, face upward
- pillowBedding for heads
- snoringNoisy breathing while asleep
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
- lumbar supportLower spine cushioning
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