Reasons Dermatologists Want You to Sleep on Your Back

6 Reasons Dermatologists Want You to Sleep on Your Back


When you get into bed, you’re probably not giving your sleeping position much thought. Although it might not seem like it would make much of a difference, your sleeping position can have an impact on your health—and it turns out, the best way to sleep is on your back.

If you currently don’t sleep on your back, you’re not alone. Only eight percent of people sleep on their back, despite the number of physical benefits the position offers. Luckily, there’s time to change that. We spoke with three dermatologists to discover six reasons why sleeping on your back is ideal for your health and beauty.

1. Fewer Back/Neck Issues

Sleeping on your back can help with neck and back issues, says dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban, since your body is straight and your weight is more evenly distributed across your frame. This can help take the stress off your lower back, especially if you utilize extra pillows. “You can achieve this position by putting pillows under your knees and calves as well as your head,” says Dr. Shamban. 

2. Less Pressure on Your Muscles

Sleeping on your back can help alleviate muscular tension in your neck, shoulders and other nearby muscles. This cannot only help with any muscular pain, but it can help you sleep better as well. Relaxing your muscles by relieving tension can improve your quality of sleep and even help with insomnia.

4. Fewer Wrinkles on Your Neck

In addition to fewer wrinkles on your face, sleeping on your back can help you have fewer wrinkles on your neck as well. Applying pressure to the same area of skin breaks down collagen, which leads to those unwanted lines. “Since you’re not scrunching your head down into your chest, your neck is extended, which helps it be less wrinkly,” says Shamban.


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