Studies show that snoring and breathing pauses caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occur more frequently when lying on the back (the supine position) compared to other sleeping positions. This is known as positional snoring or positional sleep apnea syndrome. When you sleep on your back, the lower jaw and tongue can slide backward, narrowing the upper airways. Our proven positioning aids are designed to encourage sleeping on your side.
Positional therapy often results in a beneficial "learning effect." Over time, many users find they no longer need to wear the positioning aids every single night. Our supine-prevention products can also be used as a supportive treatment for patients who are already using other aids, such as: CPAP masks (breathing masks), oral appliances or nasal dilators.
