Health benefits of sleeping with a pillow between your legs
Siddhartha Jana
When sleeping sideways, putting a pillow between your legs helps keep your spine in the right position, which eases the tension on your hips and lower back.
By keeping the pelvis and lower spine from twisting, this technique relieves strain on the muscles, connective tissues, and lumbar area.
Placing a pillow between the legs lowers the risk of sciatica by reducing nerve compression and pain spreading down the legs.
It enhances joint health by minimising cartilage deterioration and direct knee contact.
The pillow promotes improved venous return and relieves pressure points, which improves blood circulation in the lower body.
Studies show that leg elevation and good sleeping posture enhance venous return and spinal health, which benefits general health.
This technique provides pain alleviation, better posture, and better sleep for those with chronic diseases including hip discomfort, herniated discs, or arthritis.
Using a pillow between the legs might help improve long-term spinal health, lessen musculoskeletal imbalances, and lessen chronic pain.
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