Side Effects of sleeping on tummy
With our tiring lifestyle and multitasking, we barely get any time to sleep. After a long tiresome day, we want a good night’s sleep. With all the distractions in mind, we never care to give a thought to our sleeping posture. Lots of people have a habit of sleeping on their stomachs. It can help you reduce snoring and manage sleep apnea but is most certainly not good for your back and neck.
With time, neck problems may increase. As far as moms-to-be are concerned, sleeping on the stomach is out of the question. A 2012 medical study suggests that sleeping on your left side when pregnant can increase healthy blood flow and provide optimum oxygen levels for you and your baby (1). Despite all the bad effects, some people are too reluctant to change this habit due to the blissful comfort.
Here are few tips that can help you:
- • Use a thin pillow. The flatter the pillow, the less angled your neck and the head will be.
- • Choose your mattress right. A slightly firmer than average bed may be beneficial.
- • Putting a pillow under the pelvis can help. It will keep your back in a more neutral position, taking the pressure off your spine.
- • Stretching in the morning for 2-3 minutes will help, but always start the stretching session with a little bit of warm-up and be very gentle with it.
The habit of lying on a tummy should be discontinued as it can lead to major back and neck issues. Instead, try lying on your back or your side while relaxing during the day, and then it might just become your habit during the night.
