Reno, NV
A 19-year-old female asked:
what sleep position helps you grow taller?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dan Fisher answered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
None.: There is no sleeping position that makes you taller.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What are the healthiest sleeping positions?
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Dr. Sherin Ibrahim Howett answered
Sleep Medicine 18 years experience
It Depends: There aren't "healthy" and "unhealthy" sleep positions from a pure sleep point of view. If you have sleep apnea, sleeping on your back worsens the breathing event. Heartburn patients should sleep with their head elevated to reduce symptoms. In pregnancy, sleeping on your side is preferable, especially in the third trimester.
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Sterling, VA
A 18-year-old female asked:
I am trying to grow taller is there any sleeping position that will help with this?
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Dr. Carol Cheney answered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
No: There is no evidence that sleeping in a specific position will alter your growth pattern or ultimate height.
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Grants Pass, OR
A 22-year-old female asked:
I sleep on my side alot, i undeunderstand that it will make wrinkles, how can I pervert getting wrinkles, with sleeping on my side?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Bob Ourian answered
Dermatology 26 years experience
Sleep on your back: Try sleeping on your back. You can use pillows to train yourself to sleep on your back. It will take a while before your body gets used to it.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Which is now the top position to sleep in a bed?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
What feels good to: You? Sleeping on your stomach usually requires you to have your head turned to the side for hours & makes it difficult to keep the spine in a neutral position. It also puts pressure on joints & muscles. Sleeping on your back can aid the head & spine to maintain a neutral position. The next best is sleeping on the side.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How come i get an uncomfortable feeling when i sleep on my side.?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sal Aragona answered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Pressure: Try to keep your head elevated to reduce pressure on your shoulder and in keeping your spine straight. A pillow e tween your legs will also reduce hip pressure. Both will help to minimize any joint problems from sleeping on your side.
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