For certain medical procedures, including some types of surgery, doctors will require a person to be in the supine position. The opposite of supine is prone, which is lying on the front, facing ...

The supine position can help take pressure off the spine and joins, which may help alleviate back, neck and hip pain. The right support can go a long way when sleeping on your back, said Augelli.

For example, supine-related OSA is a type of sleep apnea that is more likely to occur when a person sleeps on their back. In this position, known as the supine position, the airway is more prone ...