None of us can deny the fact that sleeping is an essential part of our life. Its scientifically proven that if we don’t sleep for more than 72 hours we have a precise chance of dying. But acknowledging the fact that the world is running at a pace all of us want to keep up with, it becomes difficult for us to catch a nice good night sleep that creates some or the other health issues for us and sometimes we cannot do anything about it.
So should we do with all the catching up when we constantly stay unwell because of not getting enough sleep? To help you guys fight your adulterated versions of insomnia, below is compiled a list of a few common sleeping issues along with a way to fight them in the best possible manner.
1. Waking up with Back-Pain.
If you wake up with a back pain, make sure you sleep on your back using a pillow underneath your legs to form a natural curvature of your body. If you choose to sleep on your side, keep a pillow between your legs. Notice that you’ll be free from your back pain in no time.
2. Waking up with Neck Pain.
Again, sleeping on your back is recommended. This is also called the supine position.
3. Snoring
Ask the person who has this problem to sleep on their side or try a pillow that keeps their head and neck straight. Also, there are special exercises they can do to strengthen the muscles of the tongue and throat.
4. Leg Cramps
The best way to take care of leg cramps during the night is to get on a routine of stretching before going to bed. You may even take a yoga class on a regular basis.
5. Heart-Burn/Aching Legs.
Elevate your legs with a pillow and the venous blood will run downwards of your legs. Also, limit your caffeine intake 6 hours before bedtime and give your legs a nice massage or rub down. Believe it or not, sleeping on your left side prevents your food from returning up into the esophagus, thus preventing heartburn.
6. Shoulder-Pain.
If you wake up with shoulder pain, it is highly advised to you not to sleep on your stomach. According to CNN, sleeping on your back is the healthiest way to sleep. If that doesn’t work, try sleeping on your side.
7. Can’t Go To Sleep.
Turn off your cell phone and computers, do not drink any caffeine six hours before going to bed and try exercising when you wake up and again in the afternoon. This is good for your circulatory system, and it’s just good for you.
8. Can’t Stay Asleep.
Try minimizing any alcohol you drink before bed. Moreover, the temperature of your room should be around 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Can’t Wake Up In The Morning.
We all face this problem at some stage in our lives but the solution is simple. We should start waking up at the same time every morning, even on the weekends. Going to bed at 3:00 AM doesn’t help either.
10. Rest Easy.
By following these simple steps we can obtain a perfect night sleep. If problems still persist, we should consult the doctor and look for a sleep therapist.