2023-09-11 18:15:56
Restricted space on a plane is a source of discomfort, but also frustration for many travelers. How do you manage to sleep well despite everything?
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CNN asked two doctors, Dr. Andrew I. Gitkind and Dr. Jaspal Singh, who offer their solutions.
Doctors say the key is to get as close to your usual sleeping position as possible. Do you tend to face left or right? Leaning on the side or on the back? Try to reproduce it as much as possible.
Lower your seat, even if the position is minimal, it may help.
Add a travel pillow to your lower back to support it. You should keep your back in the most neutral position possible, that is to say straight.
Your small “carry-on” suitcase or your backpack can be useful! Place it under your feet to elevate the position of your legs and thus keep your back straight.
If several people try to lengthen their legs instead of elevating them, it’s a bad idea.
“Your legs will feel the vibrations of the plane, and will send a message to your brain that you are ready to get up [et marcher]says Dr. Jaspal Singh. This will make it much more difficult for you to fall asleep.
The use of a travel pillow is extremely common, but unfortunately, travelers often use a pillow that is too thin, or not wide enough.
“A pillow with wider edges provides much more head support than a very thin pillow,” says Dr. Andrew I. Gitkind.
A head compressed to the side will cause pain when waking up and contribute to poor blood circulation.
If you like to sleep on your stomach, there are even pillows that allow you to lean forward.
“We have no idea how much electronic devices affect our brains. How much the light coming out of these devices affects our waking state,” explains Dr Jaspal Singh.
It is suggested to avoid screen use 60 minutes before bed.
Do not drink coffee or alcohol before or during a flight. These stimulating substances will interfere with your sleep or literally keep you from sleeping.
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