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Are you getting quality sleep? Tips on what are the best sleeping positions if you have back pain, knee pain, neck pain, hip pain, or acid reflux. Pros and Cons.
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Tips for Sleep and Pain Management www.AtlantaMedicalClinic.com
We need around 8 hours of sleep
per night.
Sleep is an essential part ofhealing and managing painin the body.
When we sleep our bodies heal
and repair the damage from
stresses- physical & emotional.
Everyone’s body is different and
the quality of our sleep plays a
major role in how we recover.
There are
main sleeping positions
On The Back
+ Reduces Back Pain
+ Helps Prevent Symptoms
of Shoulder and Neck Pain
- Not Recommended For
Those with Sleep Apnea or
Snoring Problems
- Bad for Acid Reflex
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The Side| + Reduces Back, Hip, and
Knee Pain
+ Can Prevent Snoring
and Sleep Apnea
+ Reduces the Risk of
Acid Reflex
- Not Recommended for
Those with Shoulder Pain
On The Stomach+ Can Reduce Snoring and
Sleep Apnea
- Not Recommended for
Those with Sleeping
Problems
- Can Increase Back Pain
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Extra Tips
Try using a pillow between the legs to
alleviate hip and knee pressure.
Extra Tips
Place a pillow under the neck to relieve neck
pain and support the neck properly during
rest.
Extra Tips
Sleeping on your
left side helps
prevent
heartburn.
For More Information and Tips on Pain
Management Visit
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