Are you having trouble sleeping comfortably at night? Do you wake up feeling tired with stiff muscles in the morning? Is Your body not able to relax when you sleep?

Many people suffer from the same problem as you. But a few simple stretches before going to bed can help you relax your muscles and relieve the tightness you feel in the morning in your body. They can also enhance the quality of your sleep and relax your mind so you fall asleep quicker.

However, stretching before bedtime is not everyone’s cup of tea. Even though we are not talking about a full-fledged yoga session, many people might have difficulties doing the stretches. If that is the case, there might be underlying reasons why your body feels sore and stiff in the morning. But do not lose hope as other remedies can help you.

You can sleep under a weighted blanket and enjoy similar benefits. Weighted blankets are known to provide gentle pressure on the body when you sleep. So if your body feels a little worse for wear and you want to get rid of the soreness or grogginess of your muscles, a weighted blanket can be an ideal solution for you.

Weighted blankets are also known to repair the micro-tears in your muscles and help them heal faster. They stimulate a gentle yet deep compression for your nervous system that triggers an overall sense of relaxation for your mind and body. Price Tags can vary between companies, so make sure you check the Internet for weighted blanket specials and offers.

But coming back to our original topic, several stretches can help you relax your muscles and sleep better at night. These are some of the easiest and most soothing ones.

Butterfly Stretch

The butterfly stretch is easy, and it helps to loosen up the lower part of your body, especially the hips and inner thighs. Sit on the floor and put your feet together. Then bend your knees pointing outwards and bring your heels as close to your pelvic region as possible.

Do this gently, and do not force the movement to the point of causing discomfort. Once the heels are as close to you as comfortably possible, gently lean forward without arching your back. Hold this pose for about 30 seconds and then go back to the original position. You can repeat this one more time

Side Bends

Side bends can help you stretch and relax your spine. For a side bend, stand straight with your feet together and stretch your arms over your head. Bend your body to the right and drop your right arm while stretching with your left arm over your head. Then come back straight up and do that on the left side as well. You can repeat this as many times as you feel comfortable.

Knee to the Chest

Lie down on the floor on your back with your knees bent upwards. Then grab your lower right knee with both your hands and slowly pull it towards your chest as comfortably as possible. Then slowly let go and do that with the left knee as well. Feel free to repeat them a few times.

Leg Raise

Lie down on the floor on your back with your legs placed together on the ground. Raise your feet towards the ceiling while keeping your legs together, and then bring them back down slowly. You can repeat the leg raise a few times.

Spine Twist

Stand-up straight with your feet wide apart. Place your hands on your waist and slowly rotate your torso to the right side as much as comfortably possible. Then slowly come back to your original position. Do the same thing on the left side as well. Repeat this stretch as many times as you want without sweating.

You might be wondering why you should exert yourself more before bedtime? But these simple exercises can gently stretch your muscles to relax them so that you do not wake up feeling sore and stiff in the morning. Bedtime stretches also have a few other benefits:

  • They can help you sleep better at night if your body is feeling achy and tight. Gentle stretches can help you relax your muscles and help you fall asleep faster. You will also notice that you will enjoy uninterrupted sleep without the need to reposition yourself too many times during the night.
  • Stretching also helps you cut down the stress and relax your mind and body. It can help you release all the tension that you carry on your shoulders.
  • When you stretch before going to bed, it makes you feel good throughout the next day.

You can do these stretches in silence, or you can enjoy some soothing music while doing them. Adding these stretches to your bedtime routine can help you feel physically and mentally relaxed so you can sleep peacefully.