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Sleeping on your stomach

 

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Unfortunately for those who enjoy this position, experts warn against it. “If you are sleeping on your stomach and notice you are suffering back pain, there probably is a reason,” says Bill Fish, a certified sleep science coach. “Since the majority of the weight of the human body is around your center, that core pushes into the sleep surface further and basically puts strain on your spine in the wrong direction, causing back and neck pain.”

Still, here are some tips for those who can’t switch to their side:

 

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  • Use a flat pillow or none at all.
  • Don’t tuck your arms under your pillow or head, since this could cause arm numbness or shoulder joint pain.
  • Alternate the sides of your head to avoid neck pain.
  • Don’t lift your leg to one side with a bent knee since this could worsen back issues.

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