How you sleep also affects your physical health. For example, the freefall
position (lying on your front with your hands around the pillow and your head
turned to one side) is good for digestion. But the "soldier" (lying on your
back with both arms pinned to your sides) and the "starfish" may lead to
snoring and a bad night's sleep.
Sleep apnea is worse when you sleep on your back,
and other patients with leg cramps and have leg
discomfort, so they tend to sleep in the fetal position and hold their
legs.
