The Torturous Complaints of Sleeping on Your Stomach Too Often

Dream - Some people have their favorite sleeping positions, some like to sleep on their side, on their back, and also on their stomach. Of course, during sleep, positions will continue to change, but it is best not to sleep on your stomach for too long.

Sleeping on your stomach for a long time and too often can be harmful to the body. The long-term effects can cause pain in certain parts of the body.

Which parts are affected by sleeping on your stomach for too long?

1. Neck Pain
According to Dr. Atika from KlikDokter.com, sleeping on your stomach will trigger neck pain. This is because when sleeping on your stomach, the stomach is pressed against the bed and the head is turned to the side.

As a result, the head and spine become misaligned. Over time, this will cause problems in the neck.

The use of an improper pillow will worsen the condition of the back of the neck, causing more pain when waking up. This is caused by nerve tension around the neck.

2. Chest Pain

Another effect is that lying face down can cause the nostrils to be blocked by the pillow, preventing them from opening freely.

The respiratory tract will be under pressure and compressed by the weight of the body lying on the stomach. This obstructs the respiratory system and causes chest pain and a heavier feeling when waking up.

3. Impeding Oxygen
Sleeping on your stomach can also disrupt blood flow to the brain's nerve center. When blood flow to the central nervous system is blocked, it can cause damage to the nerve center in the head. This condition can have a negative impact on a person's thinking process, making them tend to be slower.

4. Pressure on the Spine

According to the Cleveland Clinic, sleeping on your stomach can put extra pressure on the back. Sleeping for seven or eight hours in this position can worsen the tension experienced.

When lying on the stomach, with the stomach below, the weight will pull the stomach downward. The spine will then curve forward.

"As a result, the spine is in a less physiological position during sleep. This is at risk of causing pain and discomfort the next morning," said Dr. Atika.

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