The Sleep Position Myth: Separating Fact from Fiction The advice to sleep on your side or back has been a staple of wellness guidance for decades. Proponents claim it can cure insomnia and alleviate chronic pain.
But where did this obsession with sleep position come from, and is it truly based in scientific fact?
The origins of the sleep position myth date back to the early 20th century, when chiropractors began advocating for the benefits of proper spinal alignment during sleep.