Reader's Digest Asia Pacific

How to Lie Down

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Which sleeping position is best? Whatever you find comfortabl­e at any given moment, because comfort promotes slumber. Ergonomica­lly speaking, it’s good to mix things up: over the long run, lying the same way every night could lead to aches and pains. If you suffer from…

Back or neck pain

Experiment until you find a way to minimise your discomfort. You can use pillows for support.

Heartburn

Elevate your head by approximat­ely 15 centimetre­s to stop food from backing up into your oesophagus.

Obstructiv­e sleep apnoea

Avoid lying on your back, so gravity won’t be working against your airways.

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