Great video. Instead of just giving facts about why not to sleep on your stomach, you actually give me a way to keep sleeping on my stomach with out having to worry if I will get future pains.
Appreciate the video! I'm transitioning into stomach sleeping due to sleep apnea(which has proven unresponsive to CPAP and my adjustable bed) and haven't been able to sleep more than an hour at a time due to back or neck pain. I'm thinking of what I could do with one of those prone pillows, maybe set up a rig past the top of my mattress so the underside is open to fresh air.
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through that Vergo. What you described is certainly doable. That is how some massage tables are set up- the prone pillow part is protruding off the bed which allows for airflow. You can check if there are attachments for a bed or maybe you can improvise. Hope this helps.
I really like to sleep on my stomach, I dont have any pains of anything (I often switch the sides that I'm facing). Should I keep doing or change to sleep on my back? Great video :)
I usually like to sleep on my stomach but anytime I put my arms above my head they get tingly and go completely numb. And there has been many times where I’ve woken up to my alarm and just sitting there for like 30 seconds being unable to turn it off because my arms are completely numb from the shoulder down.
I'm sorry to hear this Jake. By what you described, it is possible that you have something in your neck or upper back that is pressing on the nerve when you raise your arm above your head. I recommend getting it checked out to be sure. Hope this helps.
Same issue. Both hip sides cause nerve pain. Disc issue and nerve tingling down leg. Can't sleep on back due to choking. This position feels good. Need to get face pillow.
I'm mainly a stomach sleeper but I am comfortable sleeping on my back and my stomach, but at the same time I breathe easier when I sleep on my stomach, while sleeping on my back because it's a little difficult I tend to open my mouth and I end up with a mild cough or sore throat when I wake up. Should I change my position anyway? Because I'm finding it harder to sleep because I'm anxious over whether my sleep positon is "correct"
Good question. If you are fine with sleeping on your stomach and you don't get any pains or problems with that, then you don't necessarily have to change it. If you want to try sleeping on your back, I suggest trying to turn your head to one side or the other. This will enable you to keep your mouth closed during your sleep. Everyone has a different "correct" sleeping position according to their body. Hope this helps.
Great question eno. The pillow I referred to in this video is not a regular pillow. It has a hole/space in the middle to allow you to breathe. It's called a prone pillow used commonly when doing massage.
Good question Abdullah. It is not definite that you will have pains in the future if you don't sleep on your stomach this way. You may not. But if you do, most of the time it is treatable.
Thanks, but doesn’t the headrest hinder breathing? That’s the problem I have always had winn sleeping face down and using the headrest. I wish someone made a headrest with a bunch of holes in it so it would allow airflow
Great question Jason. Some prone pillows have a gap at the chin part of the cushion which will allow air to go in/out when you breathe. Depending on the size of your head, this may or may not be enough. If it is not enough for air circulation, choose a thicker prone pillow which will allow more air to circulate (or improvise by using towel around the face area if you cannot find a thicker prone pillow.) Hope this helps.
Hi Caroline, you can find the link in this list of equipment that our patients love to use. It is called a prone pillow. Hope this helps. restoreplusny.com/equipment/
Good question Andy. It depends on what you mean by elevating your legs. If you mean fully elevating the legs including the thighs, that will not be good in this position because it will extend the hips and the back. If you mean elevating the legs because of the pillow under the shin area, this is done to make room for the feet so that it will not be pointing towards the foot of the bed which can be an uncomfortable position for some people especially if they have tight ankles. Hope this helps.
Because many say use a pillow for your legs when sleeping on your back helps with circulation,reduces leg swelling etc.. So just asking does having a pillow for your legs while sleeping on your stomach have the same benefits?
@@andyandys5356 No, it does not have the same benefit and effect. The position of the spine will be different when sleeping on the back versus sleeping on the stomach. Hope this clears things up a bit.
@@restorepluspt That makes sense, this is why I usually sleep with my feet off of the bed when sleeping on my stomach. If I'm on a bed where I can't do that, I'll keep the pillow trick in mind. Thanks!
Good question Shashi. The answer is it depends. People who have a big stomach tend to have a big chest also and this will put the spine in the extended position when they lie on their stomach. Or the weight/pressure of the stomach will push down on the mattress (especially if ti is soft) and still leave the low back in the extended position. If these are the cases, you will still need a pillow. But if not and the lumbar spine is in the neutral or slightly flexed position, then the pillow may not be needed. Hope this helps.
Why is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? What are the ill effects? I am 52 and don’t have back pain (but maybe knowing the ill effects will help motivate me to change). Thanks!
Dear Baribrooks, that's a great question. Sleeping on your stomach is not necessarily bad all the time. You just have to do it in the proper position. Some reasons why I don't like sleeping on your stomach without any modifications are 1. your neck will have to turned to 1 side so you can breathe which can lead to neck pain, 2. because of the breast (mostly in women and some men if they are heavy) the lumbar spine tends to be in lordosis that can irritate the spinal nerves, 3. if the stomach is protruding, the spine will not be in neutral position which can lead to back pain, 4. if the feet are not over the edge of the bed, the ankles will be plantarflexed (pointing towards the foot) and this can cause ankle issues. Proper positioning can remedy these problems. I am not saying all these problems will occur for sure if you sleep on your tummy but they can. Or they may not. Hope these help.
@@restorepluspt Thank you for the video. I am traditionally a side sleeper but due to a recent herniated disc which leads to nerve tingling..i can't anymore. Both sides of the hip hurt. I can't sleep on back because i snore and it feels like I will start chocking when I fall asleep. Sleep study next week). The stomach option feels good. I am not obese (Vegan for 15 years) I need to order that pillow. Thank you. New subscriber!
@@captainmorgan5449 You're welcome. I am sorry to hear that you are going through that. Although I am happy to hear that this video helps you. I highly recommend getting the prone pillow if you will continue sleeping on your stomach. Good luck on the sleep study. They can determine if a CPAP machine can help you get better sleep. Thank you.
Hey John, try sleeping on your back. If you want to continue sleeping on your side, try using a firm pillow as thick as your shoulder so that it will keep your neck in a neutral position and it can take some weight off of your shoulder. Hope this helps.
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You can get the prone pillow I used in this video here➡ amzn.to/36thCwX
Great video. Instead of just giving facts about why not to sleep on your stomach, you actually give me a way to keep sleeping on my stomach with out having to worry if I will get future pains.
Thank you PandaRuler. Hope it helps.
Imagine going to a dudes place and he’s got this set up
Lmfao. Would that be good or bad?
Good one
Every time I sleep on my back I get nightmares/sleep paralysis and being on my side is uncomfortable
Appreciate the video! I'm transitioning into stomach sleeping due to sleep apnea(which has proven unresponsive to CPAP and my adjustable bed) and haven't been able to sleep more than an hour at a time due to back or neck pain. I'm thinking of what I could do with one of those prone pillows, maybe set up a rig past the top of my mattress so the underside is open to fresh air.
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through that Vergo. What you described is certainly doable. That is how some massage tables are set up- the prone pillow part is protruding off the bed which allows for airflow. You can check if there are attachments for a bed or maybe you can improvise. Hope this helps.
My husband is having the same issues as you!
@@alesh2275 Me three. Same problem. That pillow looks pretty nice, if anyone can post a link of where to buy that would be great
Meee too, lol. Have also been idly wondering about getting a bed with a cutout for my face, lol.
I really like to sleep on my stomach, I dont have any pains of anything (I often switch the sides that I'm facing). Should I keep doing or change to sleep on my back? Great video :)
Great question MR Pedia. I always recommend sleeping on your back if that is comfortable and you can get used to it. Thank you.
@@restorepluspt Thank you :D
This is actually mentioned in the Quran. Book of the muslims. That you have to sleep on your side.
I usually like to sleep on my stomach but anytime I put my arms above my head they get tingly and go completely numb. And there has been many times where I’ve woken up to my alarm and just sitting there for like 30 seconds being unable to turn it off because my arms are completely numb from the shoulder down.
I'm sorry to hear this Jake. By what you described, it is possible that you have something in your neck or upper back that is pressing on the nerve when you raise your arm above your head. I recommend getting it checked out to be sure. Hope this helps.
Thank you. 🙂
You're welcome Damion. Hope it helps.
Hurts to sleep on my side and back
Get that checked out
Same issue. Both hip sides cause nerve pain. Disc issue and nerve tingling down leg. Can't sleep on back due to choking. This position feels good. Need to get face pillow.
Very helpful!
Where can I purchase the face pillow?
Dear Patty, they are available on Amazon. Just search prone pillow or face cushion. Hope this helps.
Where do i get a face pillow like that?
Adrian, you can get it here: amzn.to/2GoV8DR
@@restorepluspt Thanks. There are dozens of these on the internet, and most are likely junk.
@@robertdaymouse3784 You're welcome. I know what you mean. The one I posted is the exact one we have in the clinic. Most of my patients like them.
Thank you for the video and information.
You're welcome Linda. Hope it helps.
I'm mainly a stomach sleeper but I am comfortable sleeping on my back and my stomach, but at the same time I breathe easier when I sleep on my stomach, while sleeping on my back because it's a little difficult I tend to open my mouth and I end up with a mild cough or sore throat when I wake up. Should I change my position anyway? Because I'm finding it harder to sleep because I'm anxious over whether my sleep positon is "correct"
Good question. If you are fine with sleeping on your stomach and you don't get any pains or problems with that, then you don't necessarily have to change it. If you want to try sleeping on your back, I suggest trying to turn your head to one side or the other. This will enable you to keep your mouth closed during your sleep. Everyone has a different "correct" sleeping position according to their body. Hope this helps.
Would the pillow inhibit oxygen since it is facedown?
Great question eno. The pillow I referred to in this video is not a regular pillow. It has a hole/space in the middle to allow you to breathe. It's called a prone pillow used commonly when doing massage.
Where can I bay that pillow ?
Hi Petar, you cna get it from Amazon. It's called a prone pillow. Hope this helps.
@@restorepluspt Thank you !
@@petartrajkovski181 You're welcome. Happy to help.
So I’ve been sleeping on my stomach all my life without using this method. Will I get pain in the future and if I do will it be treatable?
Good question Abdullah. It is not definite that you will have pains in the future if you don't sleep on your stomach this way. You may not. But if you do, most of the time it is treatable.
Thanks, but doesn’t the headrest hinder breathing? That’s the problem I have always had winn sleeping face down and using the headrest. I wish someone made a headrest with a bunch of holes in it so it would allow airflow
Great question Jason. Some prone pillows have a gap at the chin part of the cushion which will allow air to go in/out when you breathe. Depending on the size of your head, this may or may not be enough. If it is not enough for air circulation, choose a thicker prone pillow which will allow more air to circulate (or improvise by using towel around the face area if you cannot find a thicker prone pillow.) Hope this helps.
@@restoreplusptOoh, interesting idea with the towel! I might try that, thanks! :)
@@restoreplusptAlthough will have to be careful not to suffocate, lol.
What is that 'face pillow'? Where can I buy it?
Hi Caroline, you can find the link in this list of equipment that our patients love to use. It is called a prone pillow. Hope this helps.
restoreplusny.com/equipment/
What is this pillow called?
It's called a prone pillow
Thankyou
You're welcome Fatima.
Is it important to elevate your legs?
Good question Andy. It depends on what you mean by elevating your legs. If you mean fully elevating the legs including the thighs, that will not be good in this position because it will extend the hips and the back. If you mean elevating the legs because of the pillow under the shin area, this is done to make room for the feet so that it will not be pointing towards the foot of the bed which can be an uncomfortable position for some people especially if they have tight ankles. Hope this helps.
Because many say use a pillow for your legs when sleeping on your back helps with circulation,reduces leg swelling etc.. So just asking does having a pillow for your legs while sleeping on your stomach have the same benefits?
@@andyandys5356 No, it does not have the same benefit and effect. The position of the spine will be different when sleeping on the back versus sleeping on the stomach. Hope this clears things up a bit.
@@restorepluspt That makes sense, this is why I usually sleep with my feet off of the bed when sleeping on my stomach. If I'm on a bed where I can't do that, I'll keep the pillow trick in mind. Thanks!
@@leetNightshade Thank you. Hope it helps.
I already have a very big tummy so should I need a pillow under my stomach
Good question Shashi. The answer is it depends. People who have a big stomach tend to have a big chest also and this will put the spine in the extended position when they lie on their stomach. Or the weight/pressure of the stomach will push down on the mattress (especially if ti is soft) and still leave the low back in the extended position. If these are the cases, you will still need a pillow. But if not and the lumbar spine is in the neutral or slightly flexed position, then the pillow may not be needed. Hope this helps.
Why is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? What are the ill effects? I am 52 and don’t have back pain (but maybe knowing the ill effects will help motivate me to change). Thanks!
Dear Baribrooks, that's a great question. Sleeping on your stomach is not necessarily bad all the time. You just have to do it in the proper position. Some reasons why I don't like sleeping on your stomach without any modifications are 1. your neck will have to turned to 1 side so you can breathe which can lead to neck pain, 2. because of the breast (mostly in women and some men if they are heavy) the lumbar spine tends to be in lordosis that can irritate the spinal nerves, 3. if the stomach is protruding, the spine will not be in neutral position which can lead to back pain, 4. if the feet are not over the edge of the bed, the ankles will be plantarflexed (pointing towards the foot) and this can cause ankle issues. Proper positioning can remedy these problems. I am not saying all these problems will occur for sure if you sleep on your tummy but they can. Or they may not. Hope these help.
@@restorepluspt
Thank you for the video. I am traditionally a side sleeper but due to a recent herniated disc which leads to nerve tingling..i can't anymore. Both sides of the hip hurt. I can't sleep on back because i snore and it feels like I will start chocking when I fall asleep. Sleep study next week). The stomach option feels good. I am not obese (Vegan for 15 years) I need to order that pillow. Thank you. New subscriber!
@@captainmorgan5449 You're welcome. I am sorry to hear that you are going through that. Although I am happy to hear that this video helps you. I highly recommend getting the prone pillow if you will continue sleeping on your stomach. Good luck on the sleep study. They can determine if a CPAP machine can help you get better sleep. Thank you.
@@restorepluspt
Thank you. I may pass on the stomach sleeping. As I found other sources that confirmed your statements in video. Have a great day!
How can we prevent fluid build up when sleeping this way?
If you mean fluid build up in the lungs, sleeping on your stomach may not be the best sleeping position.
I'd think that there would be a puddle of saliva/drool
Just put a cup under you 🤣🤣
In this position one does not get enough air. This does not work for me.
i like to just float in the air when i sleep
Can't sleep on my sides cuz my arms getting numb
Hey John, try sleeping on your back. If you want to continue sleeping on your side, try using a firm pillow as thick as your shoulder so that it will keep your neck in a neutral position and it can take some weight off of your shoulder. Hope this helps.
🙄yeah right.
Impossible
In theory, sure, but I can't imagine sleeping face down. Video didn't help me.