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Which is the healthiest sleeping position?

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Which is the healthiest sleeping position?

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The healthiest sleeping position is lying flat on your back with your cervical spine supported. In this video, chiropractor Steven Shoshany, DC, explains the best sleep positions and how to support them with pillows under your neck and knees.

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