Getting a good night's sleep has a whole host of benefits.
We're all familiar with how to better our chances - from reducing our caffeine intake to limiting our phone usage before going to bed.
But experts say there is a 'miracle' sleeping position that can improve the overall quality of your sleep as well as combat a string of common health concerns at the same time.
Sleep specialists at Opera Beds credit the 'zero-gravity' sleeping position for helping with the symptoms of health struggles and conditions like snoring, arthritis, muscle pain, heartburn and more.
They also say it's the best position to be in to drift off to sleep more easily.
The experts explained: "Zero-gravity is a neutral position that's achieved by laying flat on your back and raising both your head and feet slightly above your heart level, so the spine is neutrally aligned - therefore relieving pressure on your body.
"It was developed by NASA to protect astronauts' bodies from the significant forces they're subjected to during space travel. They found the neutral position to mean the head is raised at a 90-degree angle and the body at around 120 degrees, with knees and elbows slightly bent.
"In sleep, your body works to maintain your physical and mental health, but resting in the wrong position or lying flat could do the opposite - putting more pressure on certain parts of the body and hindering its ability to rejuvenate itself."
Muscle tension, joint pain and sports injuries
The sleeping position can ease the strain on painful joints and connective tissues, according to the experts, so it's an ideal choice for those with ongoing aches.
Opera Beds said: "The position simulates weightlessness and alleviates pressure, so can help to relieve everyday aches and pains. Often, sleeping in other positions including on your side can result in painful hips and shoulders.
"In zero-gravity, people suffering from chronic pain can find their symptoms are alleviated when the spine is neutrally-aligned.
"Our spines make up a natural 'S' shape which conventional beds don't conform to, and this sometimes leads to back pain. Sleeping in this position means it can align perfectly with the curve of your spine. This can result in less pressure on the back, and reduces the risk of pressure sores too.
"When it comes to sports injuries, because sleeping with legs raised helps to increase blood flow and circulation it can take the pressure off of the injured area."
Arthritis
Those with arthritis can have trouble sleeping thanks to their achy, stiff or swollen joints, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
This can have a knock-on effect as a lack of shut-eye can impact crucial rest periods where the body can recuperate.
Opera Beds said: "Because zero-gravity can help to alleviate tension in the body, this sleeping position can directly help with arthritis, and the inflammation of the joints.
"Your weight in this position, on an adjustable bed, is distributed evenly unlike on a regular or flatbed, which helps with the pressure that can lead to the uncomfortable symptoms of arthritis. By sleeping in an elevated position you're also helping to relieve swelling around your joints."
Sleep apnoea and snoring
While snoring doesn't cause pain or discomfort, it can be pretty painful for those trying to sleep next to you.
It can cause sleep disruption for you and your partner as blocked airways create loud vibrations - or it can be a sign of a much more serious sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnoea.
But the 'zero-gravity' position could alleviate snoring.
Opera Beds said: "The zero-gravity position lifts the head section gently to put you in the optimum position that opens the airways and therefore helps to prevent vibration on the throat tissues, which can reduce snoring.
"The head is also elevated to prevent the tongue from falling back into the throat and blocking the airway which again can lead to snoring - providing a more practical and comfortable solution than pillow stacking which can be bad for neck muscles."
Circulation issues, oedema and varicose veins
Multiple conditions can cause poor circulation, which is a build-up of fluid in the body that causes the tissue to become swollen.
The experts say the position can relieve these symptoms, explaining: "The head and knees are aligned and slightly elevated above the level of your heart. This, combined with minimal pressure on the body, allows for better circulation, leading to healthier sleep."
They credit the position for also being highly beneficial for those suffering from varicose veins - which are swollen and enlarged veins found on the legs and feet that can cause muscle cramps, swollen feet and an uncomfortable 'burning' sensation in the legs.
"Sleeping with the legs elevated helps with varicose veins, as it lets them rest properly without pressure build-up - which promotes healing and relaxation," they added.
Acid reflux, heartburn and digestion problems
Everyone can experience heartburn at some point in their lives, which can be extremely uncomfortable and make it difficult to sleep.
Affecting up to one in every four adults in the UK, the burning sensation can occur after eating and is a symptom of acid reflux - where gastric acid is regurgitated into the oesophagus.
Even if we haven't eaten for a while, lying down in a flat position can cause this acid to creep upwards, making for a sleepless night.
Opera Beds said: "Sleeping with your head raised slightly helps with heartburn and acid reflux and can reduce the symptoms. It ensures gravity can work to prevent stomach acid from leaking up into the oesophagus.
"It can also promote healthy digestion, reducing the risk of heartburn and acid reflux. Sleeping in an elevated position helps the body to process food easier, as sleeping in a flat position can slow down the digestion process and makes it harder."
Pregnancy struggles, including blood pressure disorders
Trying to get comfortable can be a difficult task at any stage of pregnancy, but the experts say the miracle sleeping position can provide much needed support.
They say that not only can it improve sleep quality, but it can provide support to swollen feet and legs, along with back strain.
Opera Beds continued: "Zero-gravity simulates weightlessness so there's no pressure on the body, and it also helps distribute the weight evenly which can make it more comfortable for pregnant women to sleep at night.
"Adjustable beds also help with leg and foot swelling which can be common in pregnancy by offering leg adjustment. Sleeping with the back-rest raised also helps relieve lower back pain and provide proper postural support."
Meanwhile, a number of blood pressure disorders can occur during pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension.
The experts explain that by sleeping in 5'zero-gravity' with the head and legs elevated above heart level, overall blood pressure can be improved.
Nicole Brûlé-Walker, health and wellbeing strategist and the founder of Sequoia Wellbeing, works with clients needing physical support due to injuries and chronic pain.
She said: "The zero-gravity position is a tremendous tool for promoting health in the circulation and lymphatic system. We spend so much of our lifetime in bed and many people I see aren't great with sleep, often changing positions to get more comfortable, they wake up numerous times in the night.
"In the position, you have no pressure areas so you're less likely to need to change positions, which brings a more continuous sleep state.
"When I'm consulting on an injury basis, I help clients create a similar position using bolsters or cushions to help reduce swelling and inflammation, so healing has a more beneficial environment to occur in."
