{"id":19048,"date":"2023-01-18T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nerdsleep.com\/?p=19048"},"modified":"2023-01-19T09:52:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T09:52:32","slug":"top-products-side-sleeper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nerdsleep.com\/top-products-side-sleeper\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Products For People Who Sleep On Their Side"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Do you sleep primarily on your side?<\/b><\/p>

Do you or your partner suffer from hip pain, sore shoulders and other common side sleeping problems?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

You\u2019ve come to the right place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s In This Guide?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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I am a side sleeper who used to suffer from stiff and sore neck in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Hip and shoulder pain are also common among side sleepers.<\/span><\/p>

In this side-sleeper solutions guide, I identify the most common problems that side sleepers face and discuss the best & most proven solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I then review the best products we\u2019ve found to help you sleep on your side more comfortably. Along the way, I\u2019ll address common questions most side sleepers have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I hope this guide helps you find a more comfortable night\u2019s sleep – and wake up more refreshed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common Issues for Side Sleepers (and Proven Solutions)\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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While side sleeping is <\/span>one of the best<\/span><\/a> sleeping positions for a properly-aligned spine, it can cause various problems particularly if you don't have a comfortable mattress or pillow suitable for your size and body weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In this section we\u2019ll discuss the most common problems side sleepers are likely to encounter and discuss a few popular and proven solutions.\u00a0 These include top-rated products, exercises, and other recommendations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Waking Up With A Sore\/Painful Neck and Shoulder \n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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I\u2019ve gone through a LOT of pillows trying to find one that\u2019s comfortable for my neck and shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints among side sleepers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It occurs when the neck is not aligned with the spine. Sleeping on a pillow that\u2019s too high or too low, and your neck flexes<\/a> upwards or bends lower than the spine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This puts a strain on your neck, resulting in neck pain or soreness that usually spreads to your shoulders and upper back.<\/span><\/p>

The best solution for this is switching to the right kind of pillow. Side sleepers generally need a thicker loft pillow (4\u201d or more) to maintain proper alignment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The right pillow loft depends on how broad your shoulders are. That\u2019s why we recommend the <\/span>Coop Home Goods Original Loft Pillow<\/span><\/a> because you can adjust how high it is until it feels right.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Another option is a cervical pillow. This is a special pillow designed to support the neck and reduce neck pain. One of the best rated ones is the <\/span>ZAMAT Contour memory foam pillow<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your Back Hurts\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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While I've found side sleeping to be better for my back than other positions, I still occasionally experience mild back pain especially when I sleep on very soft hotel mattresses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For many side sleepers, a too-soft mattress is usually the cause of their back pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Side sleepers generally need a soft mattress with more give. But if it's too soft, your hips will sink in too much, putting pressure on your back and resulting in lower back pain<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Here you have two options. One, replace the mattress with one that cushions pressure points while providing enough support. <\/span><\/p>

Our favorite mattress for side sleepers is the <\/span>Helix Midnight Luxe<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The <\/span>Nectar mattress<\/span><\/a> is also a great choice if you prefer sleeping on memory foam.<\/span><\/p>

Two, get a mattress topper that firms up your mattress<\/a> to improve support. We recommend the <\/span>PlushBeds natural latex mattress topper<\/span><\/a>. Depending on your body weight and how soft your mattress is, get the medium or medium firm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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You Are Probably Not Sleeping In The Right Posture<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Many side sleepers, including me, sleep with the top leg lowered onto the mattress. Basically, I\u2019m sleeping half on my stomach and half on my side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This twists the hips and back, putting strain on the spine and possibly causing back pain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You should have your legs on top of each other when sleeping on your side. To improve your posture, use a knee pillow like the <\/span>Contour Legacy Leg & Knee Foam Support Pillow<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019ll keep you from twisting your hips and back when you sleep on your side. It also maintains neutral spinal alignment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A regular pillow between your knees also works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Alternatively, use a body pillow like the <\/span>Snuggle-Pedic full body pillow<\/span><\/a> that extends the length of your body. Hug it with your arms and knees to reduce pressure on your back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your Mattress Can Hurt Your Hips\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you wake up with sore or aching hips, it\u2019s probably because your mattress is too hard. Instead of cushioning your hips, it puts pressure on them, resulting in pain or soreness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A sore hip is typically accompanied by a sore shoulder, another pressure point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A softer mattress topper is usually enough to solve this problem. We recommend the <\/span>LUCID 3-inch ventilated gel memory foam topper<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

But if your mattress is worn out or sags in the middle, the best option is replacing it. Get the <\/span>Nectar mattress<\/span><\/a> if you prefer a memory foam mattress or the <\/span>Helix Midnight Luxe<\/span><\/a> if you want a luxury hybrid mattress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pins and Needles In Your Arms<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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I\u2019ve woken up often in the middle of the night with my arm feeling numb and tingly. It\u2019s not painful but it\u2019s uncomfortable and a bit unsettling when I wake up from a bad dream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you sleep with your arm under your head or body, the pressure on it can interfere with blood circulation, leading to numbness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You might also wake up with your arm feeling stiff and sore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

While your arm going numb likely doesn't cause any long term problems, it can be uncomfortable and can interfere with sleep quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Try repositioning your arms such that you are not sleeping on any of them. If you use your arm under your head because your pillow is too thin, get a more comfortable pillow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Another solution is to use a U-shaped pillow that supports your head and arms. We recommend the <\/span>DMI Side Sleeper Pillow<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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One Side Of The Face Might Look, Uh, Different \n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Not many people think about this one, but sleeping on your side can damage skin on the side of your face. This will be most noticeable on the side you sleep on most of the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The constant friction with the pillow case leads to wrinkles and creases on one side of the face. Most pillowcases also absorb oils and any moisturizer you\u2019ve applied on your face, leaving your skin dry and vulnerable to damage<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The best solution is sleeping on your back so that your face doesn't touch the pillow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you are a committed lifelong side sleeper like me, switch to a silk or satin pillowcase like the <\/span>Ravmix 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase<\/span><\/a>. It's smoother on the skin and doesn't absorb oils.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sleeping on your side is the <\/span>best position<\/span><\/a> for pregnant women. But, as I know well from my wife\u2019s experience, you can still experience discomfort when sleeping on your side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pregnancy puts increasing strain on your back, hips and other areas of the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The best way to sleep more comfortably on your side when pregnant is using a maternity or pregnancy pillow like the <\/span>INSEN 62in pregnancy pillow<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

You can also try placing a pillow between your knees to take pressure off your back. You can use a regular pillow or a special knee pillow like the <\/span>Contour Legacy Leg & Knee Foam Support Pillow<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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