Breathing problems and circulation problems: This sleeping position is harmful to your health

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According to Tony Nalda, MD, a physician and leading expert in treating scoliosis (treatment of curvature of the spine), stomach sleepers are said to be more susceptible to various health problems and diseases. It may be a comfortable position for now, but it can lead to muscle tension and inflammation, as a doctor from the US state of Florida explained in an interview. “Sleeping on your stomach flattens the natural curvature of the spine, which can cause lower back pain,” says Nalda. But as the New York Post reports, that’s where the cons list begins.

General sleep quality decreases. “It may be more difficult to take deep breaths when sleeping on your stomach because the position compresses your diaphragm.” Stomach sleeping is really not recommended. And: “In addition, the pressure applied to the chest also prevents blood circulation.” If this situation continues for a long time, the risk of heart problems increases, while not breathing deeply enough causes blood pressure to rise.

Back and side sleepers have more advantages

A bent neck in stomach sleepers can also cause migraines, pinched nerves, and other neurological problems, and it also increases wrinkling as the face can be compressed by the pillow. In short, sleeping face down is not a good idea. According to the Sleep Foundation, an American sleep foundation, sleeping on your back or side is medically more appealing.

It also says, “Sleeping on your back or side provides significantly more health benefits and fewer symptoms than sleeping on your stomach.” A study is also said to have shown that stomach sleepers who switched to one of the other positions suffered less from back pain. The airways are best used when side sleeping; Therefore, especially those affected by sleep apnea, which is a breathing disorder, should sleep on their side. When you sleep on your back, your spine lies in a straight line; This can prevent back pain. However, there is a risk of the tongue slipping back into the throat, which poses a choking hazard. Otherwise, sleeping on your back is the healthiest of the three options. (with)

Source : Blick