Sleeping on your left side reduces acid reflux, but be careful of back pain caused by incorrect posture.
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It has been shown that if you have severe heartburn, it is better to lie on your left side when sleeping. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]It has been shown that if you have severe heartburn, it is better to lie on your left side when sleeping.
According to the New York Post, an American media outlet, it is better for people with digestive problems such as indigestion and heartburn to sleep on their left side rather than their right side. Sleeping on the left side puts the stomach below the esophagus, making it difficult for stomach acid to flow back, which can alleviate symptoms such as heartburn.
According to a report from the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease may experience increased discomfort while lying down. In the lying position, which is free from the load of gravity, acidic stomach contents and stomach acid reflux, causing symptoms such as stomachache or sore discharge.
The Canadian Association for Intestinal Research said, “Gravity helps prevent stomach contents from rising into the esophagus,” and “When gravity does not work, stomach contents tend to flow into the esophageal sphincter.”
The association then explained, “You can relieve heartburn by lying on your left side instead of your right.” The stomach is on the left side of our body, and if you lie on your left side, stomach acid cannot rise from the bottom to the top due to gravity. On the other hand, if you lie on your right side, your stomach may move upward and gastric acid may reflux.
There are also related research results. According to the American Journal of Gastroenterology, people suffering from chronic heartburn experienced less pain when sleeping on their left side compared to sleeping on their backs or turning to their right side. The research team analyzed 57 people and found that when lying on the left side, heartburn was reduced due to less exposure to acid.
If heartburn is severe, lying on your left (bottom) side rather than right (top) can reduce gastric acid reflux and relieve pain. [자료=Canadian Society of Intestinal Research]It is true that it is a posture that relieves heartburn, but… Beware of back pain
Sleeping on your left side reduces the amount of acid that refluxes from the stomach into the esophagus. Although it is true that this posture helps with indigestion such as heartburn, you should also be careful that lying on your side every time can have a negative effect on your neck and back.
Lying on your side, also known as ‘shrimp pose,’ causes the natural S-shaped curve of the spine to disappear. If your weight is shifted to only one side, it can put strain on your shoulders, spine, and pelvis. The neck-bent posture is maintained for a longer period of time than when you sleep while looking at the ceiling.
To avoid musculoskeletal disorders caused by incorrect posture, it is best to place a cushion between your knees even if you are lying on your side. By maintaining the curve of your back, you can reduce back pain and prevent pelvic distortion. Another way to relieve the strain on your neck is to roll a towel into the empty space between your neck and the floor when lying on your side. You can also insert a towel into the empty space between your waist and the floor.
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2024-01-06 09:50:18
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