A dangerous pose that many do not suspect

⚠️ A dangerous position that many don’t suspect: sleeping on your stomach
❌  Why it can be dangerous:

  1. Severe strain on the neck and spine
    The head is turned abnormally → tension in the muscles of the neck and shoulders
    • Increases the risk of cervical osteochondrosis, headaches, numbness of the hands

  2. Compression of internal organs
    Especially the liver, stomach and intestines
    • In case of steatosis (fatty liver) → further worsens blood circulation and metabolism

  3. Breathing problems
    Chest contracts → breathing becomes shallower
    • May increase snoring and even cause short apnea pauses

  4. Increased pressure on the heart (in some people)
    Especially if you are overweight or have cardiovascular disease

  5. Aesthetic consequences
    Wrinkles on the face and décolleté (due to constant pressure from the pillow/mattress)

✅The best positions for sleeping

🔹On the back – the most physiological

Benefits :

  • Uniform load on the spine

  • The face is freed → fewer “pillow wrinkles”

  • A pillow under the knees relieves the lower back

🔹On one side – also an excellent choice (especially on the left)

The left shoulder  helps to:

  • fatty liver (better blood supply)

  • reflux and heartburn

  • pregnancy

💡Mandatory: a pillow between the knees to prevent twisting of the pelvis.

💤Conclusion

🛑Sleeping on your stomach is the riskiest position in terms of liver, spinal, respiratory, and heart problems.
Learning to sleep on your side again is entirely possible, but it requires patience and proper preparation.