Health tip #3: Sleeping positions

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[ELASTICK02]

ok so i have abused my back for a good 12 month now n am now geting a ach'ing pain in the lower part what is the best way to help heal this,

i know it may take some time but plz plz plz help : )

[drcharmaine]

@ELASTICK02

Hi there. I would recommend having a consultation with a reputable chiropractor in your area. It sounds like you have had a lot going on for the past year now, and a chiropractor will be able to diagnose, treat your condition, and offer home exercises/solutions. Of course, if your back pain is due to a more serious issue, he or she will refer you to the appropriate physician. Good luck.

Regards,

Dr. Tu

[drcharmaine]

I'd also like to add... anyone who is having trouble falling asleep on a regular basis or has any condition that might be related to sleep apnea, should consult with your physician.

[yusofhardy]

I have no definite sleeping position :( i sleep randomly.. and move a lot while I'm sleeping.. What should i do?

[drcharmaine]

@yusofhardy

So you sleep like a "rotisserie chicken?" As long as you feel rested in the morning, I would not worry too much about tossing and turning. Otherwise, try the stretching suggested above prior to sleeping.

[Excril]

I sleep in my stomach most of the times. I find it more relaxing sometimes. =)

Is it really that horrible to sleep in your stomach?

[drcharmaine]

@Excril Sleeping on your stomach can creates torsional stress to your spine, especially with your neck being turned for a long period of time. Many people who sleep on their stomach end up having neck problems including chronic pain in the neck with turning of their head and even headaches. I would recommend sleeping on your side with a body pillow and encourage you to break the habit of sleeping on your stomach

[thebabemagnet]

Wow! You're videos are great. Not only are you intelligent and well spoken, but you're also real cute. We need more women like you in this planet.

[dennygordon1969]

omg the sound at the end

[superrobotmunkyman]

Hi I've slept on my stomach for the last 28 years and I know this sounds crazy but im scared to sleep on my back and I cant fall a sleep on my side ..but my doctor told my to stop sleeping on my stomach because of my size he said I'm putting presser on my hart ...any tips

thanks

[XeenWoozy]

@yusofhardy Reason your moving a lot might be because of your health and/or uncomfortable mattress

[DagestanDerbent]

take me to sleep with you ))

please

[ballietbran]

hot doctor!

[MojoeJohnny87]

Thet Ws So Help Full Imma Start Duiin Thet!

[medaknighthero2]

so like my brain is like a pet

[solitajre222]

@gc511 Dont sleep at all for 24 hours, i promise you, you will the night after =]

[solitajre222]

I tend to sleep in my left side, and so i use a pillow to rest my right arm on to get some height to it, (I hve quite broad shoulders)

Personally, i like hving my head dipped backwards because it opens up my throat and allows me to breathe easier, if i lean it foreward, i will wake up wit ha sore throat...

Just sharing my presonal experiences, but thank you for the tip on using pillows for your legs!

[Tooks77]

omg u r gorgeous! and ur lisp is sssexy ;) thnx 4 the sssleepn tipss

[dasociety129113]

@gc511 get the iphone or itouch app ambience or brainwave and play the sound on your speaker or with your earphones on