Sleeping on your stomach, while it may appear comfortable, can damage your back and cause pain and discomfort.
Steps
Step 1. Try sleeping on your side, this is the healthiest position:
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Get three or four pillows to support you as you sleep on your side.
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Lie on your side and hold a pillow between your knees to relieve pressure from your lower back and pelvis.
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Support your head and neck with enough pillows (fold them in half to create extra thickness if they are too thin) to align them with your spine.
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Hug a pillow close to your chest, with your arm raised up. Make sure your arms do not exceed shoulder height to prevent circulatory and nervous weakness. This step will most likely be the most useful in helping you change your sleeping habits, because as a lover of the belly-down position you will appreciate the presence of an object placed in contact with the front of your body.
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Step 2. If you can't sleep on one side, try sleeping on your back (the second healthiest position)
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Use a pillow to support the neck and keep the bow. The back of the head should be very close, if not attached, to the mattress.
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Place a pillow under your knees to relieve pressure on your lower back. The knees should be quite raised.
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Step 3. Change your lifestyle to improve the quality of your sleep:
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Before going to sleep, complete a sleep routine by meditating or doing some stretching exercises. It will help you relax and prepare your mind for stillness.
Stop Sleeping on Your Stomach Step 3Bullet1 - Do not ingest caffeine after 10 am if you wish to go to sleep at 10 pm. Caffeine can negatively affect your sleep for more than 12 hours after taking it and can cause significant muscle tension.
- During the day, reduce stress by exercising, it will help you relax the muscles that are tense due to the caffeine.
- Reduce the amount of light in your bedroom. Studies have shown that EVERY amount of light can affect our biological clock, including the one coming from the alarm clock.
