Headache-reducing lying positions that are easy to do at home

Here are some correct lying positions that you should apply to limit headaches and support bones and joints.

1. Supine lying position to reduce headaches

Lying on your back is a simple lying position that helps reduce headaches and effectively supports bones and joints. Keep your arms straight along your body so that your head, neck and spine are aligned, helping to support blood circulation to the brain. You can place a small pillow under your knees to support your legs to stretch comfortably.

You should pay attention to keeping your spine from being bent or arched too much when lying on your back by choosing a pillow of moderate height, avoiding stacking many pillows when lying down and using some types of rubber pillows to support the neck shape. Use low-sink mattresses to help keep your body straight when lying down.

2. Side-lying position to reduce headaches

Lying on your side is an effective position to reduce headaches, because it helps keep your head, neck and spine in line with each other, limiting pressure on the neck. This helps increase blood circulation, effectively limiting neck and shoulder pain and headaches.

The appropriate height of a pillow for adults is 10-15 cm and the sinking should not exceed 3-4 cm. You should change sides frequently when lying on your side to avoid pressure that causes numbness in the shoulders and can support this position by placing a small pillow between your knees.