How to Control Your Sleeping Position

Some life situations require control of sleep positions. Allergies, sleep apnea, back pain, muscle aches and seasonal afflictions such as the common cold may require control of your position while sleeping. Though control while in a subconscious state of mind seems silly and near impossible, there are a few techniques that are helpful to contain nighttime tossing and turning. Trying a new routine while in bed may help sufferers of certain afflictions wake up feeling rested, rather than groggy from a lack of sleep.

Things You'll Need

• Extra blankets
• Body pillows
• A wall

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Instructions

• 1

  Line the bed with extra blankets. The extra blankets will provide a barrier to keep your body from rolling while sleeping. The blankets will also serve as a reminder to stay in your current position.

• 2

  Buy a full body pillow. Sturdier than the blankets, this pillow will give your body something on which to rest. If you are a side sleeper, the arm and leg on which you are resting will have a place to lie, keeping your body from searching for a more comfortable spot while you sleep.

• 3

  Push the bed next to a wall, then sleep next to the wall. The wall will define the space you have on the bed, and it will guide your body to a more definite position.