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Correct sleeping posture:

A good sleeping posture is defined as the position in which the healthy spine alignment is maintained while lying down with the minimal amount of strain being placed on the muscles, tendons and ligaments. On the other hand, bad sleeping posture places strain on the spinal disc, spinal nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments, pulling the entire body out of the alignment. As such, this explains why poor sleeping posture can results in neck pain, back pain and even sciatica.

Many doctors agree that back is best. Snoozing in savasana pose is a boon for spine and neck health, because the back is straight and not forced into any contortions. And back sleeping is great because it helps the mattress do its job of supporting the spine. Everyone would sleep on their backs without a pillow, as this position leaves the neck in a neutral position. Using too many pillows can also make breathing more difficult.

Instances of snoring and sleep apnea are much more frequent when a person is sleeping in the supine position. In fact, back sleeping is so closely linked to sleep apnea that doctors prescribe side sleeping as a treatment for the condition . That’s possibly because when we sleep on our backs, gravity forces the base of the tongue to collapse into the airway, which obstructs breathing