The secret to getting better sleep tonight | James Leinhardt | TEDxManchester

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29 күн бұрын

There’s a seemingly endless series of articles all telling us to get more sleep and yet very few that give any direction on how to improve the quality of our sleep. James Leinhardt joined us to discuss the topic of “sleep posture”. Along with improving the quality of our sleep he asserted that better sleep posture brings a host of other benefits including better spine health, general wellbeing and reduction in neck and back pain. Ultimately better sleep posture will mean waking up rested and free of pain. Yes please! James Leinhardt is the founder and Chief Sleep Posture Expert of Levitex. He has a wealth of knowledge in nighttime postural care and has designed medical devices to manage the posture for people suffering with complex neurological illness and injury. He works with NHS trusts and social care throughout the UK and clients as far as the Middle East and Australia. Working with client groups such as catastrophic brain injury, MS, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke survivors, James feels a strong sense of purpose to care and improve the lives of patients in medical difficulty and the wider public.
James guest lectures at Universities across the UK and US and is a Honorary Lecturer at the School of Sport and Health Sciences within the University of Central Lancashire. He is passionate about spreading the message of the importance of sleep posture as a clinical intervention to the next generations of nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@ixaclee
@ixaclee 28 күн бұрын
Save your time. Forward the video to 12:38
@MagisterialVoyager
@MagisterialVoyager 27 күн бұрын
Much appreciated.
@lucasfc4587
@lucasfc4587 24 күн бұрын
Thank you
@agentpenguin3966
@agentpenguin3966 24 күн бұрын
It's because of people like you, it rains at times. Long live Ixaclee!
@Me_myself_iee
@Me_myself_iee 24 күн бұрын
Thanks alot ...i want u
@sagarrai9245
@sagarrai9245 22 күн бұрын
Thankyou for saving my time...
@DaveyNelson
@DaveyNelson 27 күн бұрын
Sleep on your back or sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs and save yourself 15 minutes of babble. This could’ve been a tweet
@jacobrosbin9733
@jacobrosbin9733 25 күн бұрын
Thanks
@Dbb27
@Dbb27 23 күн бұрын
No a tweet wouldn’t have given you the opportunity to criticize. Keep doing you.
@Shelly_B
@Shelly_B 21 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@CibitiPro
@CibitiPro 16 күн бұрын
Your comment cuts straight to the point. Sleep position is indeed crucial for overall health and comfort. It’s fascinating how something as simple as a pillow can make a huge difference in our quality of sleep and consequently, our daily lives. This TEDx talk may be lengthy, but the insight it offers could potentially transform the way many approach their rest and recovery.
@ajwalker4416
@ajwalker4416 12 күн бұрын
Exactly! The presenter thought himself so imbued with "personality" that the audience wouldn't notice this was a nothing burger of a presentation. 🙄🙄
@Liberteabelle
@Liberteabelle 25 күн бұрын
I’ve been preaching sleep position to family, friends (and strangers if I see them in pain) for 30 years. I have been fine tuning my sleeping position over these years throughout the whole time. First to fix a numb arm, then lower right back pain, recent arthritic hand pain, etc. So I was SO PLEASED to see someone else taking this seriously! People need to pay attention- not just when they are old! A couple of my findings: * Yes the dreamer position works for me too, but I find I do not need a pillow between the knees as long as I keep my knees together. * I keep a long thick pillow (like 12” depth) in front and back of me, pulled in tight next to me. In this way I can balance my arm along the top and not let it fall forward and pinch a nerve thus causing arm numbness. I have not had that problem recur in 30 years. * Pushing the pillow up against my back is like sleeping on a couch - it gives you back support and keeps your spine street. The reason I keep a pillow on either side is so I can easily flip over to the other side and keep the pillows lined up. The pillow on either side also helped me TRAIN myself to stay in position while I was asleep. Yes! You CAN train yourself, I promise! You do not have to wake up in pain!
@CibitiPro
@CibitiPro 16 күн бұрын
Your dedication to perfecting your sleep position is impressive and inspiring. It's a testament to how small adjustments can have significant, long-term impacts on our health. Your detailed strategy, especially the use of pillows for support and alignment, is a valuable lesson in proactive self-care. It’s a reminder that understanding our bodies and experimenting with solutions can lead to lasting relief and better sleep quality.
@Liberteabelle
@Liberteabelle 16 күн бұрын
@@CibitiPro Thanks!
@Liberteabelle
@Liberteabelle 16 күн бұрын
@@CibitiPro Have you discovered any sleep position habits that are helpful? I’m always interested!
@CibitiPro
@CibitiPro 16 күн бұрын
@@Liberteabelle Your dedication to optimizing sleep positions is inspiring and clearly beneficial. Here are a few additional sleep position habits and tips that might complement your findings: Adjustable Bed Bases: These can help you fine-tune your sleep posture by elevating your head and/or legs to reduce pressure points and improve circulation. It’s especially useful for conditions like sleep apnea, acid reflux, or swelling in the legs. Body Pillow for Full Support: A full-length body pillow can support your entire body, providing alignment for the spine and reducing the need for multiple pillows. It can help prevent your arm from falling forward and maintain a neutral spine position. Head Pillow Positioning: Ensuring that your head pillow is the right thickness and firmness can prevent neck strain. For side sleepers, the pillow should fill the space between your neck and the mattress. For back sleepers, a thinner pillow helps maintain proper alignment. Mattress Firmness: The firmness of your mattress plays a crucial role in supporting your sleep position. A mattress that is too soft can cause your body to sink, leading to misalignment, while a mattress that is too firm can create pressure points. Finding a mattress that balances support and comfort is key. Temperature Regulation: Using breathable pillows and mattresses or adding a cooling mattress pad can help regulate your body temperature, leading to a more comfortable and uninterrupted sleep. Ergonomic Assessment: Occasionally reassessing your sleep setup can help you make adjustments as your body changes over time. Regularly check the condition of your mattress and pillows, replacing them when they no longer provide adequate support. Mindful Relaxation Techniques: Incorporating gentle stretches or relaxation techniques before bed can help reduce tension and improve overall sleep quality. Practices like yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can be particularly beneficial. Wedge Pillow for Elevated Sleep: If you suffer from respiratory issues or acid reflux, a wedge pillow can elevate your upper body, reducing symptoms and improving breathing. Your method of using pillows to train yourself to maintain a specific position is excellent and shows that with consistency and the right tools, we can significantly improve our sleep quality and overall health. Thank you for sharing your insights; they add valuable depth to the ongoing conversation about the importance of sleep hygiene.
@Liberteabelle
@Liberteabelle 11 күн бұрын
@@CibitiPro I ❤️ this, and appreciate YOUR caring and expertise too! I only mentioned a few, but agree with all your suggestions! I will eventually get an adjustable bed because I have occasional ankle issues (5 surgeries) and need to elevate it. Plus I agree on that for heartburn and congestion. I am incredibly picky on pillow selection, agree with you. I easily get ear cartilage pain from sleeping on my side and my ear presses hard into the pillow. So I “dig” a divot in my pillow for my ear, lol. So I tend to get a soft medium pillow that’s cheap, then replace it every 3-6 months. My 2 side pillows are, for me, basically body pillows although they are really exceptionally thick king sized pillows.
@atombombplaylist
@atombombplaylist 28 күн бұрын
I was about to go sleep. What a coincidence.
@hishamdaniell
@hishamdaniell 28 күн бұрын
Found my fellow asia pacific buddy 😂
@Julescr80
@Julescr80 28 күн бұрын
There are no coincidences now. We are being watched.
@pschyology369
@pschyology369 28 күн бұрын
Same bro 😂
@kiran-ms7ov
@kiran-ms7ov 28 күн бұрын
Me too 😂
@Kenny_Ackerman_
@Kenny_Ackerman_ 28 күн бұрын
I don't think that's a coincidence, believe it or not, Google hears everything
@JK_JK_JK_JK
@JK_JK_JK_JK 28 күн бұрын
I like listening to ASMR videos on KZfaq! 🥱 Its just basically people whispering in your ear! It helps relax me and make me sleep! 💤😴🛌🏻
@P0Lak2012
@P0Lak2012 24 күн бұрын
A bed is a gamechanger
@marta.zhukovskaya1
@marta.zhukovskaya1 27 күн бұрын
Amazing! Thank you very much for such useful clues!))
@ElizabethHeywood-hk3bo
@ElizabethHeywood-hk3bo 25 күн бұрын
Carry on with the good work James, you really are making a difference 😊
@michakrzysik83
@michakrzysik83 22 күн бұрын
Does anyone from TEDx Talks verifies the content of the presentations? This one could've been one simple infographic
@CibitiPro
@CibitiPro 16 күн бұрын
The simplicity of an infographic could indeed convey the basic points, but the depth of personal experience and scientific context in these presentations often provides a richer understanding. TEDx Talks aim to blend information with narrative to make the content engaging and memorable, sometimes at the expense of brevity.
@maureen1820
@maureen1820 25 күн бұрын
THANK YOU!! Great Learning here for me. I take it to heart.. SO GOOD !
@jentommyontheroad8089
@jentommyontheroad8089 27 күн бұрын
Yep! Been the dreamer on one side or the other since I had the first hip replacement in 2017 and now with a wedge pillow (for acid reflux) with a hole for my arm. I sleep great now! No more reflux and wake up feeling refreshed!
@kelmac1618
@kelmac1618 18 күн бұрын
I have that fancy pillow too! Life changing!!!
@CibitiPro
@CibitiPro 16 күн бұрын
Your experience highlights how tailored adjustments, like the wedge pillow, can solve multiple issues simultaneously. It’s a great example of how we can adapt our sleep environment to address specific health concerns, leading to better sleep and overall well-being. Your story is a reminder that personalized solutions can often provide the most effective relief.
@stvinney
@stvinney 28 күн бұрын
As i get older i do find that the hardest part of sleeping is getting comfortable initially Once im into a sleep cycle i could probably stay asleep standing on my head in a room that's too cold with no blankets. Ill wake up feeling like i broke something but i can sleep
@kludgescraftsplus8631
@kludgescraftsplus8631 10 күн бұрын
The biggest problem I have with any of these including the soldier, which I sleep in, is the inclusion of a pillow for back sleeping. If you were to look at the soldier with his neck on the pillow from the side you'd see his head was stretched upwards. This will cause pain. The back of the head should be on the same plane as the rest of the body. A small pillow should be placed under the neck to keep the head from falling from one side to the other and focus the gaze on the ceiling. The only safe way to use a typical pillow on your back is to scoot up until your shoulders are also on the pillow. This tapers the angle onto your back and away from your neck. I have a series of pillows that I have fabricated changing designs. The most recent version which I sleep with the most often, allows me to sleep on my back primarily but have a pillow for my head on both sides of short time I spend in dreamer. I have lower back issues and I have since I was a child slept on hard floor on my back was acting up to straighten things out. The best change to that ever was to get my head on the floor as well.
@mohammedirfanm2032
@mohammedirfanm2032 19 күн бұрын
This posture highly recommended by prophet Muhammad ages ago. However I learnt today he was right. Thanks ❤
@vidalskyociosen3326
@vidalskyociosen3326 18 күн бұрын
Buddha was the first I guess
@KASalaam2U
@KASalaam2U 10 күн бұрын
Alhamdullilah
@chkee17
@chkee17 8 күн бұрын
The various sleep positions can have a significant impact on one's health and well-being. It is beneficial to gain knowledge in this area.
@packlife4245
@packlife4245 27 күн бұрын
Can I get the 1 minute version please?
@priyankaagarwal4846
@priyankaagarwal4846 28 күн бұрын
Its really helpful
@dianagusprioutomo5870
@dianagusprioutomo5870 28 күн бұрын
Nice explanation and simple practice.. Thanks a lot...
@stanlymark1495
@stanlymark1495 28 күн бұрын
this dropped at 10pm for me, thank you
@frozeneternity93
@frozeneternity93 23 күн бұрын
The editing of this could use some reconsidered. He is referring to the slide he is talking about several times and we can't see it has its no onlong on the screen. Very frustrating
@janestewart4667
@janestewart4667 16 күн бұрын
I have read the left side is better for you to sleep than right side due to the position of the heart and GI system. Thoughts?
@monopolybillionaire5027
@monopolybillionaire5027 28 күн бұрын
10:45 draw me like one of your french girls
@RenukaJayawardhana
@RenukaJayawardhana 24 күн бұрын
thanks
@JackieNotman
@JackieNotman 20 күн бұрын
I've got a Levitex mattress and it is brilliant. I sleep in the soldier pose - should I have something under my knees?
@YourWealthCome
@YourWealthCome 27 күн бұрын
hymm.. My sleep position isn't listed. I start off on back with legs crossed at ankles, then the rest of night I'm a hot dog at a gas station( back, left shoulder, stomach, right shoulder, back and repeat)
@netanelelias7073
@netanelelias7073 27 күн бұрын
the best video I have ever seen big up James
@WildFireYoga
@WildFireYoga 28 күн бұрын
Yes but, if you have an pattern of hyper engaging one side of your obliques or quadratus lumborum and pulling your ribcage down and to one side then laying in the provocative posture can help invite breath into the tense ribs. If you over fixate on being symmetrical those misalignments could go on forever and you never access the finer muscles of rotation of the spine because you're stuck in the larger support muscles. The most important thing is to make your tailbone heavy, your skull heavy, and allow every segment of the spine to follow suit. This has been my Ted talk lol
@ghostc1pher
@ghostc1pher 28 күн бұрын
I have no idea what I just read. I also happen to have slept one hour last night and can't think.
@lanzarotti1
@lanzarotti1 27 күн бұрын
😊❤
@sakii18
@sakii18 23 күн бұрын
I feel so seen right now 😊 My left shoulder pulls the entire side of my body. To the point where when I AM aligned, my Eustachian tube opens. The TMJ doesn’t help either. Anyway: thank you for your Ted Talk.
@farhanishraq1529
@farhanishraq1529 28 күн бұрын
Damn...I was literally planning to sleep 10 mins later. Now it's 11:21pm
@ngocthanh2k5
@ngocthanh2k5 28 күн бұрын
Great🎉
@ptkettlehatsandthegang
@ptkettlehatsandthegang 27 күн бұрын
7:37 I love your channel and your audience, I'm gonna comment on ALL your videos for years until I reach your level of subscribers.
@Freepursuitorg
@Freepursuitorg 10 күн бұрын
Anyone have the name of that Neutral Spine Study he mentioned?
@hariomsingh0307
@hariomsingh0307 23 күн бұрын
The soldier 💪
@flickering_wick
@flickering_wick 22 күн бұрын
I start off in the soldier position but always end up as the squatter.
@EyezCryz
@EyezCryz 28 күн бұрын
I just wake up after 13 hours sleep🫠
@teeve1500
@teeve1500 27 күн бұрын
Great, haha, thanks
@RCnerd74
@RCnerd74 18 күн бұрын
What about changing sleep position while sleeping? No control about your position during the whole night. Or you don't sleep at all...
@juwuthan
@juwuthan 27 күн бұрын
The best position is your next position. As the baddest thing can be done, is staying to long in a single position.
@keri471
@keri471 27 күн бұрын
I'm a LFC supporter but Trafford is the only Manchester side we recognize 😂😂
@mumtazmullahkhail3357
@mumtazmullahkhail3357 25 күн бұрын
I wake up every day with pain because of bad posture
@tiagoap2895
@tiagoap2895 19 күн бұрын
The guy may have the best intentions but the presentation was not good
@videosyncrisy
@videosyncrisy 7 күн бұрын
Totally agree
@shishirkhatiwada6892
@shishirkhatiwada6892 28 күн бұрын
ok
@truphenabwana5025
@truphenabwana5025 28 күн бұрын
❤❤
@Arahyped777
@Arahyped777 23 күн бұрын
Hey THOR , why you are wearing hulks glasses 🤓
@devangvarule8824
@devangvarule8824 28 күн бұрын
I am tired now😅
@Gamer-ade
@Gamer-ade 27 күн бұрын
I need a pill to fall asleep. I doubt this technique will change that.
@Lan.Hoang.Alegria
@Lan.Hoang.Alegria 27 күн бұрын
Not only sleep, postures decide quality of our concentration, work, study, and playing music. Buddha enlightened himself by sitting a correct posture under a tree :), I wonder if he got some sleep
@NagarajCruze
@NagarajCruze 20 күн бұрын
Incase, If you want this 11:50
@CR-bf1ck
@CR-bf1ck 28 күн бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@monopolybillionaire5027
@monopolybillionaire5027 28 күн бұрын
What about getting strangled by a demon every few days
@DeutschmitAyoubb
@DeutschmitAyoubb 28 күн бұрын
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Könnten Sie bitte mir sagen , ob ich eine Ausbildung machen kann , mit Abschluss Zertifikate B1(Lesen und sprechen) (Goethe Institut). Vielen Dank im Voraus . Mit freundlichen Grüßen Ayoub El Ouariachi
@paulgericke3969
@paulgericke3969 27 күн бұрын
ja
@DeutschmitAyoubb
@DeutschmitAyoubb 27 күн бұрын
@@paulgericke3969 Danke , aber wie
@uaps28
@uaps28 27 күн бұрын
This video will put me to sleep. Ha, ha. Too many of these TedXTalks now. Give them a break!
@AnonYmous-vu1lw
@AnonYmous-vu1lw 26 күн бұрын
Or… give yourself a break.
@uaps28
@uaps28 26 күн бұрын
@@AnonYmous-vu1lw No, it's TedXTalks who should take a hiatus for a few weeks and give us a breather. In fact, take an extended vacation!, TED!
@gmlgml780
@gmlgml780 28 күн бұрын
Yeah. Stunning. How somebody can be so @ffing boring that you cannot watch a 15 minutes talk over, to get the information. Congratulation.
@ankithd7060
@ankithd7060 13 күн бұрын
I just woke up with a bad sleep
@Mastercreek
@Mastercreek 10 күн бұрын
Was it the fact that he had covis or was it the vx
@A.Steeeve
@A.Steeeve 28 күн бұрын
Do you ask someone to tie you down in the preffered sleeping position ? 🤔 😂🤣😂
@yahyalaouane8258
@yahyalaouane8258 14 күн бұрын
Alhamdullilah, Muhammad(peace upon him) already teached that in Islam!
@WOWITServices
@WOWITServices 12 күн бұрын
Without lies, Islam dies !!!
@austintone
@austintone 3 сағат бұрын
I found this hard to follow.
@lioturbo
@lioturbo 21 күн бұрын
Time waisting... And difficult to understand
@temperatenotesandsolution388
@temperatenotesandsolution388 16 күн бұрын
For short run but good for long run
@aluRamb0
@aluRamb0 21 күн бұрын
What about positions when sleeping with a partner? Girls like to sleep on boys’ shoulders
@millerbenschop9666
@millerbenschop9666 26 күн бұрын
Let me save you some time. The speaker tells us to sleep on your side or your back, but provides no evidence or guidance beyond that.
@IsaganiDeVera-eu6dy
@IsaganiDeVera-eu6dy 24 күн бұрын
😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@user-uu5jf3jo3o
@user-uu5jf3jo3o 21 күн бұрын
Accent?
@EyezCryz
@EyezCryz 28 күн бұрын
14000 years ago MUHAMMAD (PBUH) already tell us this ❤
@Icipher4
@Icipher4 16 күн бұрын
Why would someone sleep on their stomach with their neck cranked sideways. Terrible sleep choice.
@whatthefunction9140
@whatthefunction9140 27 күн бұрын
Sip some water bro
@devarya8963
@devarya8963 28 күн бұрын
Oh my god.. get to the point or at least present better.
@ixaclee
@ixaclee 28 күн бұрын
His presentation makes me wanna sleep.
@AnonYmous-vu1lw
@AnonYmous-vu1lw 26 күн бұрын
Comment nicer. Or better yet. Dont. Nobody tied you down and made you watch it. The video has a time bar to help you skip, forward and back options and your device is fitted with buttons and countless countless options for a better life. But nah you sat through it for a whinge at the end.
@user-gm3wu7kq8l
@user-gm3wu7kq8l 18 күн бұрын
100th comment
@ralfw77
@ralfw77 16 күн бұрын
The thing he shares could be done in 1 minute and it’s not even new.. wasted time.. Watch a chiropractor instead about posture and sleep..
@matt003
@matt003 17 күн бұрын
Great video but that sound of his saliva is extremely annoying
@najmiriduan1943
@najmiriduan1943 21 күн бұрын
1400 year ego my prophet Muhammad SAW was teach our to sleep like this
@tendertales1
@tendertales1 19 күн бұрын
Without lies Islam dies
@Josh-xs5ox
@Josh-xs5ox 19 күн бұрын
Quite a difficult watch, very dry and a weird vibe. Maybe a lack of confidence in what he’s presenting but he seemed to undermine himself whilst constantly shaming people
@videosyncrisy
@videosyncrisy 7 күн бұрын
Agree. “A dry and weird vibe.”
@MrVidimlic
@MrVidimlic 27 күн бұрын
What a waste of 14 minutes
@AnonYmous-vu1lw
@AnonYmous-vu1lw 26 күн бұрын
Take a bow. You were at the wheel the whole time.
@sedatarslan3994
@sedatarslan3994 11 күн бұрын
I guess he is advertising his own company. This video is not beneficial like others.
@dbvoid1485
@dbvoid1485 24 күн бұрын
thx, interesting topic, however, the dry mouth is unbearable, a glass of water before? language is not to grasp for foreigners, unclear babbling.
@rollthetape88
@rollthetape88 28 күн бұрын
just use the monitors on the floor, stop turning your back to the audience, faux pas
@OffgridApartment
@OffgridApartment 27 күн бұрын
Where’s your talk?
@baseboned
@baseboned Күн бұрын
so much unnecessary rambling. GET TO THE POINT! Dude is talking like he gets a cut of the youtube money and is stretching for time. OMG. This is 90 seconds of info in 15 minutes. This could be an instagram post.
@paulandriessen489
@paulandriessen489 23 күн бұрын
I,m not getting awake!
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