Place the thin edge of the pillow toward the body and the thick edge facing outward. Under Your Bellyįor pregnant women sleeping on their side, placing a wedge pillow under the belly will support it from becoming uncomfortable due to gravity. The increased elevation will help give you better posture and alignment. Putting the laptop directly on your lap can put more strain on your neck and shoulders as you hunch down over the screen. The added height from the pillow will help ergonomically as well. Then place your laptop or tablet on top of the pillow. Place the thinnest edge of the pillow toward your stomach and the thickest edge toward your knees. Wedge pillows are great as a desk for you to work while in bed. Improved blood flow and circulation promotes recovery and healing. A wedge pillow placed under your knees will provide additional support for your legs.Įlevating the legs will help improve blood circulation, which helps with blood flow to the heart, and helps prevent swelling of the legs and feet while sleeping. Placing pillows and cushions under the knees is a common way to get relief for those with lower back pain. Getting a wedge pillow with a 35 to 45-degree angle will be a good incline for sleeping on your side. That will reduce back pain and tension problems. Sleeping on your side with a wedge pillow will also help keep your spine in a more neutral and natural position. The elevation while side sleeping will still help with acid reflux and sleep apnea. Wedge pillows can also offer support for those who prefer sleeping on the side. Everyone's a little different, so you should test them out, if possible, before purchasing the triangular pillow. Generally, choosing a wedge pillow with an incline angle of 35 to 45 degrees with a height of 8 to 10 inches will be good. If you're prone to heartburn and the burning sensation, a wedge pillow may be helpful. Elevating your head and upper torso will keep stomach acids away from your esophagus. The elevated position will also help if you have acid reflux. The top edge of the wedge pillow (the thinnest part) should be positioned toward the middle of your back. You can elevate your head and upper back by using a wedge pillow under your mattress. That opens up your airways for you to breathe more easily and prevent snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring comes from the same tissues collapsing during sleep, so when you exhale, the air tries to pass through the tissue, leading to the loud snoring noise.Įlevating your head and upper back slightly while sleeping will allow these tissues to relax and not collapse as much. This leads to interrupted breathing throughout the night.
Sleep apnea is due to airway tissues in the throat collapsing and putting pressure on your trachea. Elevate Your Position for Back SleepingĮlevating your back while sleeping will help relieve sleep apnea symptoms, snoring, and other sleep issues that arise from laying flat on your back. You will want to choose a wedge pillow that fits your specific needs. There are a variety of ways to use a wedge pillow, depending on what part of your body needs relief. Many pregnant women also enjoy wedge pillows for the support that the pillows give them. Wedge pillows can help with neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, acid reflux, sleep apnea, sleep discomfort, and more. The complete side sleeper system includes our neck wedge pillow, side sleeper wedge, and leg separator pillow.The wedge pillow is a triangular-shaped pillow that allows you to elevate certain portions of your body for comfort and pain relief. To ensure optimal alignment for you low back, hips, and spine, we recommend pairing the side sleeper wedge with our leg separator pillow and neck wedge pillow via the side sleeper system. No more tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable! When you use this side sleep wedge, you ensure that your low back is relaxed and in the correct position overnight. This side wedge pillow is made with CertiPUR-US® certified memory foam and contours to your curves, supporting your back while you sleep. Sleeping without a side sleeper wedge means your are sleeping with an unsupported spine.
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