1, dyspnea:
When sleeping on your stomach, your face and chest are close to the bed surface, which may limit the free circulation of respiratory tract. Doing so for a long time may lead to difficulty breathing, snoring and even suffocation. For people who already have respiratory diseases, sleeping on their stomach may aggravate symptoms, such as asthma or sleep apnea.
2. Cervical problems:
When sleeping on your stomach, your head will generally lean to one side, which will distort the cervical spine for a long time. Sleeping in this position for a long time may cause problems such as cervical pain and cervical disc herniation. At the same time, because the head is not well supported, it may also lead to excessive tension and stiffness of the neck muscles.
3. Back pressure:
Sleeping on our stomach will make our spine in an abnormal curve state, which may cause back pain and spinal instability. In addition, sleeping on your stomach can easily bring extra pressure to your back, which may aggravate or accelerate the development of spinal problems.
4, digestive problems:
Sleeping on your stomach may increase acid reflux's risk, leading to heartburn and indigestion. This is because sleeping on your stomach will make stomach acid flow into the esophagus more easily. For those who already have problems such as acid reflux or gastric ulcer, sleeping on your stomach may aggravate the symptoms.
5, cycle problem:
When sleeping on your stomach, your body may be oppressed and your blood circulation may be blocked. This may lead to insufficient blood supply to some parts of the body, causing numbness, tingling or varicose veins.
6, skin problems:
When sleeping on your stomach, your face touches the bed surface for a long time. Friction and pressure may cause skin discomfort, wrinkles and acne. In addition, due to insufficient air circulation, sleeping on your stomach can easily lead to excessive sweating on your face, which in turn leads to acne or other skin problems.
First, the precautions for taking a nap:
1. Use a suitable pillow: choose a pillow that suits you and provide enough support and comfort. The height of the pillow should match your body structure to keep the natural curve of the cervical spine.
2. Maintain a comfortable posture: ensure that the body is relaxed and there is no discomfort. Avoid excessive bending or twisting of the body to avoid unnecessary stress and discomfort.
3. Pay attention to the environment: create a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment. Adjust the room temperature, light and noise to help you sleep better.
4. Control the nap time: Try to control the nap time so as not to affect the quality of sleep at night. Generally speaking, a nap time of 20 to 30 minutes is ideal.