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Sleeping on your back and side have always been praised as good positions and argued over which is the best, but both have their benefits and little to no downsides as they are natural positions the human body sleeps in
But, ever since pillows were invented, the formation of stomach sleeping arose as a common unnatural human sleeping position. The stomach sleeping position is undisputedly the worst position you can sleep in shown by a myriad of potential problems and the unnatural, awkward positioning caused by it. For the percentile of stomach sleepers that are reading this, STOP NOW.
A few reasons why stomach sleeping is so terrible for you:
1) Neck and Spine Alignment: When you sleep on your stomach, your neck and spine are forced into an unnatural position, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and even long-term spinal issues.
2) Breathing Problems: Sleeping on your stomach can make it difficult to breathe properly as your face is pressed against the pillow, making it hard to get enough oxygen into your lungs.
3) Facial Wrinkles: Stomach sleepers often develop wrinkles on their faces as they have to turn their heads to the side, pressing their faces against the pillow for extended periods.
4) Pressure Points: Sleeping on your stomach can lead to pressure points in your joints, which can cause pain and discomfort over time.
5) Facial Asymmetry: Sleeping with your head turned to one particular side over time can also potentially cause uneven development in your facial features, this results in potential asymmetry.
6) Restlessness: Stomach sleeping can cause a restless night's sleep, as it is difficult to find a comfortable position due to the strain on the neck, back, and spine.
7) Digestive Issues: Sleeping on your stomach can also lead to digestive issues as it puts pressure on your stomach, which can cause acid reflux and other digestive problems.
As well as many other potential problems (These are most common).
How to switch from stomach sleeping to side/back sleeping:
1) No Pillow: Try to sleep without a pillow for your head, it can be odd feeling but over time your body will adjust to sleeping on your back
2) Tennis ball: Tape a tennis ball to your stomach (preferably wear a shirt) when you sleep on your back or side, it will prevent you from turning on your stomach as it would be uncomfortable
3) Sleep tracker: you can download an app to monitor your sleeping position and alert you when your body has shifted to its preferred stomach sleeping position. Which can help you develop a unconscious habit not to turn back to alert you again.
4) Nightly Skincare Routine: This one has anecdotally worked for me as I started using skincaremaxxing with a nighttime routine that required me to leave moisturizer and Tretinoin on my face overnight. This I guess triggered a natural unconscious avoidance to spread the cream on my pillow so my body kept myself back sleeping the entire night despite being a stomach sleeper.
changing sleeping positions can be difficult and take time but it is undoubtedly a underrated looksmax that can benefit you overtime. If you are a stomach sleeper, I suggest you start attempting to back/side sleep as soon as possible.
But, ever since pillows were invented, the formation of stomach sleeping arose as a common unnatural human sleeping position. The stomach sleeping position is undisputedly the worst position you can sleep in shown by a myriad of potential problems and the unnatural, awkward positioning caused by it. For the percentile of stomach sleepers that are reading this, STOP NOW.
A few reasons why stomach sleeping is so terrible for you:
1) Neck and Spine Alignment: When you sleep on your stomach, your neck and spine are forced into an unnatural position, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and even long-term spinal issues.
2) Breathing Problems: Sleeping on your stomach can make it difficult to breathe properly as your face is pressed against the pillow, making it hard to get enough oxygen into your lungs.
3) Facial Wrinkles: Stomach sleepers often develop wrinkles on their faces as they have to turn their heads to the side, pressing their faces against the pillow for extended periods.
4) Pressure Points: Sleeping on your stomach can lead to pressure points in your joints, which can cause pain and discomfort over time.
5) Facial Asymmetry: Sleeping with your head turned to one particular side over time can also potentially cause uneven development in your facial features, this results in potential asymmetry.
6) Restlessness: Stomach sleeping can cause a restless night's sleep, as it is difficult to find a comfortable position due to the strain on the neck, back, and spine.
7) Digestive Issues: Sleeping on your stomach can also lead to digestive issues as it puts pressure on your stomach, which can cause acid reflux and other digestive problems.
As well as many other potential problems (These are most common).
How to switch from stomach sleeping to side/back sleeping:
1) No Pillow: Try to sleep without a pillow for your head, it can be odd feeling but over time your body will adjust to sleeping on your back
2) Tennis ball: Tape a tennis ball to your stomach (preferably wear a shirt) when you sleep on your back or side, it will prevent you from turning on your stomach as it would be uncomfortable
3) Sleep tracker: you can download an app to monitor your sleeping position and alert you when your body has shifted to its preferred stomach sleeping position. Which can help you develop a unconscious habit not to turn back to alert you again.
4) Nightly Skincare Routine: This one has anecdotally worked for me as I started using skincaremaxxing with a nighttime routine that required me to leave moisturizer and Tretinoin on my face overnight. This I guess triggered a natural unconscious avoidance to spread the cream on my pillow so my body kept myself back sleeping the entire night despite being a stomach sleeper.
changing sleeping positions can be difficult and take time but it is undoubtedly a underrated looksmax that can benefit you overtime. If you are a stomach sleeper, I suggest you start attempting to back/side sleep as soon as possible.
