Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the collapse of the ... Since sleeping on your back (supine position) can make OSA worse for some people, positional therapy is used to help you learn to ...

A 2011 clinical trial published in the journal Sleep Medicine, co-written by Brown, found avoiding the supine (face-up) position modestly reduced the severity of apnea in people who'd had a stroke.

However, the supine position is considered one of the worst positions for breathing issues, snoring and sleep apnea. When you sleep flat on your back, the force of gravity will pull more tissue ...

A 2011 clinical trial published in the journal Sleep Medicine, co-written by Brown, found avoiding the supine (face-up) ...