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Know About Your Sleeping Posture

You’ve probably already heard that having good posture is pretty important. Did you know that goes for your sleeping posture, too? Different sleeping positions have an effect on your shoulders, neck, and spine. Good posture is more than just about standing tall with pride and confidence. Your posture has several different effects on your health. Poor posture, even when you’re lying down or sleeping, can be the cause of unnecessary muscle or ligament strain. Having good posture helps you to maintain balance when you move and walk. This is defined as having your weight centered over your feet. Having good balance helps you move more efficiently when doing everyday tasks, like going up and down stairs or turning around. Practicing good posture also helps to reduce the risk of injury while training or doing sports. Poor posture can be caused by: Stress Weak postural...