Personality: Adopters of the foetus position are perceived to be tough on the outside but sensitive on the inside. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position--adopted by some 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in Professor Idzikowski's survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.
Health Effects: It is recommended that when lying on your side in the fetal position with your knees bent, you have a pillow tucked between your legs to take as much stress as possible off your back. Use a full-length body pillow if you prefer. This position may be particularly helpful if you have osteoarthritis in the spine, spinal stenosis--a narrowing in the spine--or hip pains.
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