{"id":25,"date":"2025-06-02T14:47:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2025-09-23T16:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:07:23","slug":"could-sleeping-in-your-recliner-improve-sleep-apnea-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/could-sleeping-in-your-recliner-improve-sleep-apnea-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Sleeping in Your Recliner Improve Sleep Apnea Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"Parent and child snoozing in a recliner \" class=\"wp-image-26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re having a hard time getting a good night\u2019s rest because of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">sleep apnea<\/a>, you\u2019ll try just about anything to relieve your symptoms. You might not have expected, though, to sleep so well in your own recliner! Why do you feel more well-rested after a night spent lounging in a chair than when you lie down in bed? Is it possible that sleeping in your recliner actually reduces your sleep apnea? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easier Breathing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleeping in a recliner does take advantage of gravity. When you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral tissue blocks your airway, reducing the flow of oxygen and prompting your brain to wake you up every so often. Sleeping at a 30 \u2013 60-degree incline shifts the oral tissue away from your airway, alleviating sleep apnea symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also means that if you\u2019d rather enjoy the comfort of your own bed, you can use a wedge pillow or adjustable mattress to achieve the same effects as your recliner. No compromises needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced Acid Reflux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 30 \u2013 60-degree angle also helps reduce acid reflux. As many as 60% of people who have OSA also have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which causes stomach acid to climb back up into your throat. Lying down can aggravate acid reflux because it\u2019s easier for stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. An incline, however, can help keep stomach acid <em>down.<\/em> Once again, a little gravity goes a long way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful, but Not Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though falling asleep in your recliner can improve your sleep quality, it\u2019s worth noting that it doesn\u2019t replace sleep apnea <em>treatment<\/em>. Ultimately, an oral sleep appliance or CPAP will be much more effective at relieving your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, <em>combining<\/em> clinical solutions with strategic adjustments to your sleep routine could absolutely enhance your experience. Talk to your sleep dentist about other small changes you can make, and you might just find the perfect nightly \u201csweet spot\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/meet-dr-ryan.html\">Dr. Bridget Ryan<\/a> is a highly experienced sleep dentist located in North Olmsted. She\u2019s been helping patients improve their sleep quality for over 25 years and is a proud member of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. She understands that getting a good night\u2019s rest can be lifechanging and will gladly work with you to find the perfect balance of clinical treatment and routine adjustments. To contact her office and make an appointment, call &nbsp;440-454-8200 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiodentalsleepsolutions.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">submit your request online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re having a hard time getting a good night\u2019s rest because of sleep apnea, you\u2019ll try just about anything to relieve your symptoms. You might not have expected, though, to sleep so well in your own recliner! 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