Probably, the POT It is not the first place in which one expects to find recommendations to sleep better and get a more repairing dream, but the truth is that the space agency It has been fundamental in the rest industry for decades. To the AMES Research Center NASA we owe the Invention of viscoelastic foam Or with memory, originally created so that the seats of the airplanes were more comfortable and safe and that, as production was optimized, reached products for the rest of everyone, such as mattresses, pillows and cushions. And from another NASA project, Skylabthe Posture ‘Zero Gravity’ To sleep obtaining a higher quality break.
Skylab was the first American space station and was operational between 1973 and 1979. In this space laboratory, experiments were carried out to demonstrate that human beings could live and work in space for prolonged periods, and one of the aspects studied was The posture adopted by the human body naturally when no force exerts pressure on itincluding gravity. Thus was born the ‘zero gravity’ position, also called ‘Neutral body posture’.
According to Harry Arnett, Opera Beds rest specialist, in the company’s blog, ‘Zero Gravity’ is a neutral position that Relieve the pressure on the body. This is achieved when The head and legs rise just above the heart level And, therefore, the spine is neutrally aligned. ‘
It is a position designed to Sleep lying on your back and not halfwaydue to the extra pressure that would be put in the hip and shoulder, which would reduce its effectiveness. Ideally, In a adjustable bed To easily align the column in a neutral position, But you can also get using pillows and cushions.
The benefits, says Arnett, are many. Provides a more repairing dream when the body is found in a neutral position that Promotes relaxation. The high head causes the airways to be more open and You breathe better, which can relieve snoring problems. It also improves Blood circulation having your knees slightly above the heart level. And by putting less pressure on the joints, it facilitates the Relief of the daily charge they receive and pain. The result is a better rest compared to that obtained with other positions at bedtime.