The Best Sleep Position to Stop Snoring

Constantly being poked and prodded by your partner all night for snoring? Experts recommend sleeping on your side, which helps prevents any blockage in your breathing. Of course, changing your sleep position after decades of habit isn't easy, and could cause other pains in the neck — literally. Try propping a pillow behind your back so you’re less likely to roll back into supine position.

Learn more tips for healthy sleep hygiene in Healthy Sleep: Your GoodRx Guide.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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