The Fetal Position: Sleeping curled up on your side with your knees drawn in and arms folded might feel comforting, but it signals stress and emotional tension.

Inbaal Honigman, a body language expert, said: 'The most common sleep positions are both quite protective – the introverted fetal position, where people curl up to shield themselves, and the ...

She explained: "Sleeping positions that place undue stress on the spine, such as lying on your stomach or curling up in a tight fetal position, can exacerbate physical discomfort. These positions ...

Tightly curled fetal position: This can restrict deep breathing and may cause stiffness of knees and hips. Especially for those with pre-existing back problems, this is not an ideal position.