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When is the last time you had a good night's sleep? Turns out, it's been a while for many of us. More than one-third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The position you adopt for sleeping not only affects the quality of your sleep, but it also may be influenced by your health, concerns about your appearance and even the generation into which you were born. However, a "one size fits all" approach doesn't work in determining the best position for sleep. Robert Pagano, co-founder of Sleepline, a sleep product review site. Hales recommends an adjustable bed foundation that raises the head and foot of the mattress, reducing pressure on the spine, lower back and neck. For some, an adjustable bed foundation will make it easier to become a back sleeper. Pagano agrees. According to Pagano, there are a few things you can do to make the transition to sleeping on your back easier.

Side sleepers can maintain proper spinal alignment