I've spent years switching from being a stomach sleeper to a (primarily) side and back sleeper. It's still hard to deny how comfortable it is to sleep on my stomach sometimes, but I have back pain waking up when I do.
I can only sleep on my stomach. If I sleep on my back face up or sideways facing no wall, its 90%+ guarantee I will have HORRIBLE nightmares, particularly sleep paralasis with horrible hallucinations. Am I the only one? 😵💫
Im a big stomach sleeper and recently started having neck problems but when I sleep on my back I get sleep paralysis and the demon stands on my chest so I just have to deal with the neck issues
Thank you. I was in really bad position. I was sleeping on my stomach. But now trying to change to back position its really hard for as beginner but I'm doing my vest
I was staying in the same room in the dormitory with my friend who was studying physiotherapy. He told me that my sleeping position was very bad and that my body could not relax during sleep and that I would not wake up feeling rested. I followed his suggestions and learned a few more tips online. Now I wake up much more vigorous and rested. At the same time, my posture is in a much better condition than before. For example, for years I used a pillow that was too high for my body. More precisely, I didn't think this was important that much, but it was important.
I recently went from three thick pillows (whatever way I was lying) to one on my side and none when on my back, it's amazing the change it has made to my sleep.
To start I sleep on my side with a small pillow for my head, a long pillow for my knees and one between my arms to kind of hug something or my armpit feels pressured. Then switch to sleeping on my back and try to put a pillow under my knees and keep the one under my head. I’ve found out my hip muscles hurt a bit if I sleep too much on one side.
A pillow that was too high was my downfall and I've done it for so long. As soon as I bought a thin 2.5 inch pillow for back pain my sleep got so much better
I was a side sleeper with a small pillow until I broke my shoulder this summer, and could not lay on either side. My surgeon had me sleep, propped up at first on my back, but I was able to slowly slide down over time, and am now so comfy I doubt I will sleep any other way. Not moving during the night, no aches or pain.
Dr dear, kindly tell me what if I sleep with my forehead stuck against the hard cotton pillow and lying straight on my tummy. And I have many problems from head to toe I admit.
Was wondering if sleeping on my side will aggravate previous shoulder pain that I previously suffered. Could sleeping on my side is what caused shoulder pain to begin with?
I tried sleeping on my back with my lower back pain, and I tried to put some covers under my legs because I don't have extra pillows, but I keep feeling that tension on my lower back and it kinda feels uncomfortable sleeping on my back with back pain... At least for me. What should I do in this situation? Also I can't really fall asleep on my side... That's why I opted for the position on my back. I found out I can sleep like that when I'm really tired but with this back pain or better power back tension it's kinda difficult...
I’m an over thinker unfortunately, and I’m always worried about sleep paralysis so I would never sleep on my back, I’ve been sleeping on my side facing the wall cause I’ve found it most comfortable
3:33 I lay that position most of the time, but it isn’t comfortabel for my shoulder there. I sleep with 1 arm in a 90 degree angle underneath my pillow and the other arm on top of the pillow. Unfortunately it’s results in sleeping arms when I wake up. I know it’s bad but there’s no other sleep position I feel comfortable in.
Good doctor, knows his job. Of course, it says how to sleep properly, not how to sleep comfortably. And there are times when the right way you can't sleep. So you have to choose your own.
I don’t know what to do with my shoulder when sleeping on my side. I’m so uncomfortable when sleeping now. It’s stressful, frustrating. I don’t know what to do.
My back is very arched, and I can tell by looking at myself at the Mirror, my stomach is like popping out, and I also seen that this has a great effect on my workouts. Handstands has been a struggle, and when I’m trying to do military press, I have seen that every time I try to lift the bar, for some reason my stomach just likes to pop out making my back arch. I’m wondering if anyone else is having this issue. And I’m a big stomach sleeper. So I’m also wondering if this has an effect on my back.
When sleeping on my side, I have the underneath arm not pointing forwards with the shoulder and chest being squashed, but laid out behind me keeping an open shoulder and open chest.
I can’t sleep on my back. I usually sleep on my stomach and on my sides. I use two pillows in my pillowcase because I can’t sleep with just one- it’s too flat but I’ve been having back pain from that because my neck is hoisted up a little. I’ve tried putting a pillow under my back which helps but I struggle to get to sleep. I usually go to sleep around 10pm to be up for work at 4:30am however I’ll usually actually get to sleep around 11/12am so I’m constantly tired. I just can’t find a medium
Is there a way I can stop rolling around in my sleep? Sleeping me is more active than awake me so it doesn’t even matter what position I fall asleep in bc it’ll just change as soon as I’m out.
I prefer to sleep on my side. I have trouble knowing what to do with my shoulders. I have a tendency to fold my body lengthwise bringing both shoulders forward toward the front of my body. Also, my torso sags to one side (I'm thin)--is this okay or should I somehow prop up?
just sharing our beliefs, in islam as a muslim we believe most people get nightmares while sleeping on their back is as people lay like that when they are dead and facing God straight like that the angel of death visits in your sleep.
Some people say not to lay on your back some people say not to lay on your side some people say not to lay front face so what do I do? What stand up sleeping? 😢
Why do we sleep in one position and wake up in another? For example, I sleep on my left side, with a pillow in the middle of my legs, and sometimes I wake up on my right side, but I don't remember that I switched positions; Why does this happen?
The back position is impossible for me because I forgot to breathe when I relax my chest or randomly so I can't sleep and get waken up from lack of oxygen.
even if i fell asleep in another position i would still wake up laying on my stomach so it’s irrelevant since im not conscious in that moment,only thing i could do is to tie myself and repeat this for months until it becomes natural
I’m not a expert but I sleep on my side ( I’m 14 ) and my back hurts all day I wouldn’t recommend having 2 pillows like I do but I need it for stress or hugging
That is okay, but how do i change my sleeping position? Every time i go to sleep with a new position, i either can't sleepbor i wake up in the same stomach facing position. GUYS, PLEASE HELP IF ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CHANGE YOUR POSITION
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@@Deoxys_da2 I'm 16 💀
Me too!!!
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I've spent years switching from being a stomach sleeper to a (primarily) side and back sleeper. It's still hard to deny how comfortable it is to sleep on my stomach sometimes, but I have back pain waking up when I do.
same problem with me
I'm still younger (24 ) so I haven't found myself having any pain, I just worry that when I get older I do, but I've slept on my stomach all my life
I can only sleep on my stomach. If I sleep on my back face up or sideways facing no wall, its 90%+ guarantee I will have HORRIBLE nightmares, particularly sleep paralasis with horrible hallucinations. Am I the only one? 😵💫
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Im a big stomach sleeper and recently started having neck problems but when I sleep on my back I get sleep paralysis and the demon stands on my chest so I just have to deal with the neck issues
I can relate oh my God
Bro I love sleep paralysis
Omg
I suffer from the exact same thing.
@@-_Blitz_- what?
Thank you. I was in really bad position. I was sleeping on my stomach. But now trying to change to back position its really hard for as beginner but I'm doing my vest
I was staying in the same room in the dormitory with my friend who was studying physiotherapy. He told me that my sleeping position was very bad and that my body could not relax during sleep and that I would not wake up feeling rested. I followed his suggestions and learned a few more tips online. Now I wake up much more vigorous and rested. At the same time, my posture is in a much better condition than before. For example, for years I used a pillow that was too high for my body. More precisely, I didn't think this was important that much, but it was important.
Had the same problem with the pillow, my neck felt so much better after i changed to a "shorter" one
Thank you for the explanation. This will help me sleep better and reduce the stress and pressure of my body
I recently went from three thick pillows (whatever way I was lying) to one on my side and none when on my back, it's amazing the change it has made to my sleep.
Nice!
I've had issues with neck and back pain, I removed my pillow and surprisingly all the pain went away.
I am able to dream much more 😊
I love your positive attitude; it’s truly inspiring!
Thanks!
I'm 32 and after several painful muscle episodes after bad sleeping positions, I am here taking a master class 😂
Thank you, great video.
Would you consider talking about the wrists and give some tips on where they go for optimal sleep
Generally I can't fall asleep on my back unless I'm very tired. I love the position similar to first aid recovery position on the side. Very comfy. ;)
Sleeping on my back gives me intense sleep paralysis..not fun
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@@Yararar me too, I’ve never met anyone else who felt the same lmao. I hate it
@@Yararar true oh my God thought I was the o oh one shit is scary.
@@Yararar sameee
I feel like this is the kind of thing they should teach in first grade
Maggie great video. Simple, clear and effective information. Thank you!
I have been avoiding sleeping on my back to avoid sleep paralysis but didn’t know it had other downsides as well
finally a video that gets straight to the point, i've always thought sleeping with your back was just a thing in the army...
1st comment for appreciation of enthusiasm and sharing of knowledge.
To start I sleep on my side with a small pillow for my head, a long pillow for my knees and one between my arms to kind of hug something or my armpit feels pressured. Then switch to sleeping on my back and try to put a pillow under my knees and keep the one under my head. I’ve found out my hip muscles hurt a bit if I sleep too much on one side.
A pillow that was too high was my downfall and I've done it for so long. As soon as I bought a thin 2.5 inch pillow for back pain my sleep got so much better
VERY VERY USEFUL INFORMATION.
THANK YOU FOR THIS HARD WORK.
I sleep with my bed’s head and got elevated. It helps a lot compared to laying flat. I would always wake up stiff and unable to move.
Great video. I slept with a lot of pillows on my bed, now I know better. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome
Simple & useful, thanks.
So true Doc. I found comfort sleeping on my back without a pillow on a very firm soft spring mattress.
Thanks for this video
Thank you for sharing
I was a side sleeper with a small pillow until I broke my shoulder this summer, and could not lay on either side. My surgeon had me sleep, propped up at first on my back, but I was able to slowly slide down over time, and am now so comfy I doubt I will sleep any other way. Not moving during the night, no aches or pain.
Question. Positioned great! How to get up is my problem. Starts pain all over again.
Thanks for this! Love from Philippines
You're so welcome!
So is the slight flexion while laying on your back as pointed out at around 2:48 okay or should the pillow be adjusted more?
Your body should just be as straight as a ruler while sleeping
@@azytrx ur spine should be straight not ur body
4:02 really did help used to sleep with 3 thin pillows then 1 thick one really dose help after removing 1 thing and that thick one
Dr dear, kindly tell me what if I sleep with my forehead stuck against the hard cotton pillow and lying straight on my tummy. And I have many problems from head to toe I admit.
Was wondering if sleeping on my side will aggravate previous shoulder pain that I previously suffered. Could sleeping on my side is what caused shoulder pain to begin with?
Thanks, helped me relieve the stress of wondering if I was sleeping incorrectly :)
Glad it helped!
Thanks
God blesses you ❤️
Thanks for advice on sleeping. Moxx
thank you I have a habbit of sleeping on my stomach since childhood. Im 21.
Great video!!
I tried sleeping on my back with my lower back pain, and I tried to put some covers under my legs because I don't have extra pillows, but I keep feeling that tension on my lower back and it kinda feels uncomfortable sleeping on my back with back pain... At least for me. What should I do in this situation?
Also I can't really fall asleep on my side... That's why I opted for the position on my back. I found out I can sleep like that when I'm really tired but with this back pain or better power back tension it's kinda difficult...
Maybe u could do some yoga or stretching for backpain to relief the tension before going to bed? 🤔
Is the head pillow soft? is that ok to use soft feather's pillow for the head?
I’m an over thinker unfortunately, and I’m always worried about sleep paralysis so I would never sleep on my back, I’ve been sleeping on my side facing the wall cause I’ve found it most comfortable
Love to you for benificial information ℹ️
3:33 I lay that position most of the time, but it isn’t comfortabel for my shoulder there. I sleep with 1 arm in a 90 degree angle underneath my pillow and the other arm on top of the pillow. Unfortunately it’s results in sleeping arms when I wake up. I know it’s bad but there’s no other sleep position I feel comfortable in.
I usually sleep on my back, without any pillow under my head, instead i put it under the knees or i hug it, much more natural for me😴
Thanks for a tip!
Good doctor, knows his job. Of course, it says how to sleep properly, not how to sleep comfortably. And there are times when the right way you can't sleep. So you have to choose your own.
I don’t know what to do with my shoulder when sleeping on my side. I’m so uncomfortable when sleeping now. It’s stressful, frustrating. I don’t know what to do.
Thanks for the man who is sleeping
Does this help with back posture?
I'm trying to switch from sleeping on my stomach to sleeping on my side, but have problems with my arm between me and the bed.
My back is very arched, and I can tell by looking at myself at the Mirror, my stomach is like popping out, and I also seen that this has a great effect on my workouts. Handstands has been a struggle, and when I’m trying to do military press, I have seen that every time I try to lift the bar, for some reason my stomach just likes to pop out making my back arch. I’m wondering if anyone else is having this issue. And I’m a big stomach sleeper. So I’m also wondering if this has an effect on my back.
When sleeping on my side, I have the underneath arm not pointing forwards with the shoulder and chest being squashed, but laid out behind me keeping an open shoulder and open chest.
I can’t sleep on my back. I usually sleep on my stomach and on my sides. I use two pillows in my pillowcase because I can’t sleep with just one- it’s too flat but I’ve been having back pain from that because my neck is hoisted up a little. I’ve tried putting a pillow under my back which helps but I struggle to get to sleep. I usually go to sleep around 10pm to be up for work at 4:30am however I’ll usually actually get to sleep around 11/12am so I’m constantly tired. I just can’t find a medium
Thank you
Thank u! From Philippines
I heard if you have sleep apnea you should not sleep on your back. What about the curve sleep pillows?
After freaking 19 years of no good sleeping am here now had my first ever good ass sleep
That's why I have jaw problem..... Thank you sir ❤
Sameee
Please help. What is a good position to sleep when suffering from acid reflux
Lay on your left
Good advice, but on a hard mattress the hip bone may hurt if one sleeps on the side for a long time, especially women.
What about people who have sleep apnea and use CPAP. We are told to sleep on our left side. I have some left hip pain.
Is there a way I can stop rolling around in my sleep? Sleeping me is more active than awake me so it doesn’t even matter what position I fall asleep in bc it’ll just change as soon as I’m out.
same bruh
I prefer to sleep on my side. I have trouble knowing what to do with my shoulders. I have a tendency to fold my body lengthwise bringing both shoulders forward toward the front of my body. Also, my torso sags to one side (I'm thin)--is this okay or should I somehow prop up?
HAHA shoulders are the reason why I switched to sleeping on my back. Literally had no clue where to put them
Thanks for the information ❤️
Any time!
Thanks a lot 💕💕💕💕
You're welcome 😊
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Glad it helped
Back position is very stressful for my herniated disk
Sleeping on my tummy is the best position where I’m pain free
What can I do?? 🙏🏽
I want to sleep on my back but i have very bad habbit of sleeping on stomach. Please advise me something so i can get rid of my this addiction
is it bad to sleep on your back but arms up? like resting on top of your head
But when I sleep on the sides...my shoulder hurts... now what to do?
Bro my neck has muscle spasm and neck and shoulder pain please guide me tips for sleep and exercise I'm student and is very painful
Where to get the perfect pillow?
thanks
Thank you 🙏🏾🔥
the mayo clinic just came out with a study saying sleeping on the side os best
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Thank you for your points it helps alot.
I sleep on my back or side. I find itxhard to sleep with a pillow. Mostly use a small one or a blanket
the only thing I thought I couldn’t get wrong in my life was sleeping. I’m so dumb that I’ve been sleeping the wrong way for years
WHEN I SLEEP ON MY BACK I GET NIGHTMARES
just sharing our beliefs, in islam as a muslim we believe most people get nightmares while sleeping on their back is as people lay like that when they are dead and facing God straight like that the angel of death visits in your sleep.
@@huh4057 interesting, so what position do you sleep in
Me too!
Me too
So agreeable
How thick should the neck pillow be
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Thx
What about shoulder?
22 year old me 2am:
Maybe the reason I can't sleep rn is because of the bad position let me check the UA-cam-
Hahah cute
Some people say not to lay on your back some people say not to lay on your side some people say not to lay front face so what do I do? What stand up sleeping? 😢
Why do we sleep in one position and wake up in another? For example, I sleep on my left side, with a pillow in the middle of my legs, and sometimes I wake up on my right side, but I don't remember that I switched positions; Why does this happen?
Please Dr am feeling pain my back l can sleep now
The back position is impossible for me because I forgot to breathe when I relax my chest or randomly so I can't sleep and get waken up from lack of oxygen.
sleep apnea?
does anyone else end up completely curling into a ball when they sleep on their side or is it just me?
I do
They have to teach us that at school!
even if i fell asleep in another position i would still wake up laying on my stomach so it’s irrelevant since im not conscious in that moment,only thing i could do is to tie myself and repeat this for months until it becomes natural
What if sleeping in side causes any shoulder pain??
Should we sleep on our right side or left side?????
I’m not a expert but I sleep on my side ( I’m 14 ) and my back hurts all day I wouldn’t recommend having 2 pillows like I do but I need it for stress or hugging
My airways close when laying on my back and my spine is a bit tilted when sleeping on my side :(
That is okay, but how do i change my sleeping position? Every time i go to sleep with a new position, i either can't sleepbor i wake up in the same stomach facing position. GUYS, PLEASE HELP IF ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CHANGE YOUR POSITION
Great
awesome
Wow, thank you so much! Also what a cutie :)
If I sleep on my stomach now my lower back is so stiff and painful when I wake up