Sleeping on your stomach is great for relieving snoring and sleep apnea! The position opens up your airway which allows for easier air flow.
Stomach sleeping is known to be one of the worst positions for neck and back pain as it places a lot of pressure on your neck while also flattening the natural curvature of your spine and moving it out of alignment.
Sleeping on your stomach forces your body to use more energy while you sleep as you need to work against gravity to raise you ribcage. This can lead to more restless sleep for older people in particular.
To reduce pressure on your neck and spine, opt for a pillow with a low height. This will better align your spine and avoid tilting your neck backwards.
Try placing a small pillow under your hips to relieve even more pressure and better align your spine.
One of the rarer sleeping positions, if you’re a skydiver sleeper you lie flat on your stomach with your head to one side and your arms wrapped around a pillow.
One of the rarer sleeping positions, if you’re a skydiver sleeper you lie flat on your stomach with your head to one side and your arms wrapped around a pillow.
WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOU
Fun and adventurous, skydiver sleepers tend to be spirited and playful risk-takers. While appearing to be free-spirited and fun, they also like to be in control when important situations arise.