Don't go another night sleeping like this.

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🟣Stomach sleepers beware!
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0:00 stomach sleepers
1:04 the lower back area
2:17 how the problem occurs
4:28 solutions!
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@deltaslushie Жыл бұрын

I am definitely a stomach sleeper and it's so hard to change lol. So I really appreciate the approach of "here's how to make it SAFER" instead of just "stop sleeping on your stomach". Helps a lot. Will keep it in mind!

@HawkThunder907 11 ай бұрын

I'm not changing it, it's just experience.

@speekala 2 жыл бұрын

L O L the monkey bars took me out 😂

@NoLabCoatRequired 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@kittyfamtastic3534 Жыл бұрын

I too am a stomach sleeper, but often pull one leg up as you suggested in the video. Also I rarely sleep on my pillow. I do turn my head to the side as you mentioned but I like to put my head under my pillow. Not sure why, I just do. Good stuff in this video! You're providing really great information and you are incredibly easy to listen to. Thank you for using your talent for good!

@jet_mouse9507 Жыл бұрын

Yo, that's fancy! I put my head next to my pillow, and the pillow is necessary because if I didn't have one I would slowly drift up and bang my head against the wall in the middle of the night. It's cool to hear I've been sleeping the right way when it comes to my neck!

@grn1 7 ай бұрын

I've found myself doing that as well. I've been trying to change to sleeping on my back or a good side position because I already have issues in both my lower back and my neck. Unfortunately sleeping on my back is hard because of my asthma (which is probably exasperated by my back and neck issues). I've yet to find a consistent way to sleep on my side without causing issues though I do tend to move my leg up because it's more comfortable).

@akosv96 6 ай бұрын

Oh my god yes! A fellow head under pillow guy! ❤😂 It's the best silencer also from noise and good against strong moonlight for those living at roof level.

@PhillipAndrew24-7 Жыл бұрын

I love my Captain Morgan's stomach sleep pose

@Slinkeymac Жыл бұрын

A fellow stomach sleeper dropping a like, just found your channel about an hour ago. I’m loving it so far.

@deblawrence8341 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered his channel too! I love him so much ... gotta subscribe! 😍

@mightyzeus1e Жыл бұрын

You prob hear this all the time, but how in the hell do you only have 3.5k subs?!? Well, the ol YT algorithm recommended your video, so hopefully that's a sign of things to come. Great content, great presentation, great vibe... great channel. I'm in. Pardon me while I go binge watch.

@-Kreger- Жыл бұрын

@Mighty Zeus. Just under 20k now. I was also surprised at the subs.

@iamnobody2 Жыл бұрын

@@-Kreger- he 'bout to hit 30k now! ya he is a compelling creator, glad the algo decided to juice him

@danm6695 Жыл бұрын

I subbed last week he was around 3k. Amazing he jumped this high that fast. Well deserved.

@96Logan Жыл бұрын

43.4k let's go!

@smolbean9774 Жыл бұрын

at 63k rn

@cinnamonsugarcourtney6073 Жыл бұрын

I was a stomach sleeper for a very long time, but then I got one of those adjustable beds. I still like sleeping on my stomach, and I remember scaring my roommate in college because I'd sleep on my stomach with my face just smothered into my pretty much flat pillow and she had no clue how the hell i was breathing.

@96Logan Жыл бұрын

Side sleeper, but sometimes I go halfway from side to stomach with a knee tucked up like you described. It all depends on where I'm sleeping. At home, in a hotel, on a couch, inflatable sleep pad while camping, ect.

@LandOfAnatopia Жыл бұрын

I’m personally a side sleeper, being on my stomach for even a minute hurts my lower back. But I really enjoyed the video. ☺️

@komyn27 Жыл бұрын

I'm a stomach sleeper, and I sleep on a japanese futon on the floor with a traditional korean pillow. It's pretty much the hardest bed and pillow combo you can have, lol. I stayed with my mother-in-law for a few months and her tempur pedic bed absolutely murdered my back. It was so soft that sleeping on my back felt like I was in a V shape or something. It took a good month back on my usual bed to fix the pain. Soft beds are the devil.

@gardenerofthegalaxy Жыл бұрын

For me, I noticed that lying on my stomach constricts my breathing slightly and forces my breathing to slow down, and I become much more fully relaxed much faster than I would in another position. I also noticed the spinal comression when using a pillow and oddly enough I sleep with my pillow on top of my head most nights instead of under it, because if I slept on top of it my neck/back would hurt. If I didn't discover stomach sleeping, I would never sleep.

@akosv96 6 ай бұрын

Lol same recipe here.

@keturahspencer Жыл бұрын

Lifelong stomach sleeper, I've found that a soft but not too thick mattress on solid slats makes a great combination for support and comfort. Feather pillows are the best because you can shape them as needed, and having a pregnancy body pillow close is always recommend. They can help as you need to move and adjust in your sleep.

@HarmonAtcher Жыл бұрын

I love my feather pillow! I actually mostly defluffed it so it's pretty flat, but it's easy to adjust and shove more under my neck if I switch to my side. I've heard good things about shredded memory foam as well, but I don't care for memory foam in general. It's just another preference thing.

@akosv96 6 ай бұрын

Same. Sometimes when I don't need a pillow I just hug it cause it feels cold and fluffy during hot nights. And since I would never do that to a cat, I would roll around and squish my cat otherwise lol

@mxandrew Жыл бұрын

it actually took me a long time to realize that my side sleeping had shifted into stomach sleeping because I started doing all of the things you mention in the video. Leg up, I gotta get one pillow squished underneath me just right (this is why it took so long to realize I was technically sleeping on my stomach cause i used to just hold the pillow in front of me when i was on my side) and i pack my pillow so that my head faces down as much as possible by having is hang off the pillow slightly. It’s a complicated system but I’m definitely a stomach sleeper for life now lol.

@jiaraanatalis1862 Жыл бұрын

I subbed this morning when you had 11K, and six hours later your channel is about to hit 18K. Man, you deserve it, and so much more! Oh...fellow tummy sleeper, but I do bring up that knee!

@elenasullivan4522 Жыл бұрын

I was sleeping in what you showed as the most protected position for the spine, a bit more into child’s pose, but then my chiropracter told me that isn’t good but I also was a bit over tucked. I’ve never been a stomach sleeper until recently and I just naturally started bringing one of my legs up like you showed because it was more comfortable and gave my head a bit more space. Great video! Highly recommend both sleeping positions! :)

@383mazda Жыл бұрын

Where I grew up a crick was a tiny river in the woods and if you slept wrong you got a kink in your neck.

@Bildad1976 Жыл бұрын

I was a stomach sleeper into my early 50's. Then I developed Degenerative Disk Disease in my upper (i.e., cervical) spine. I had to have several surgeries (which left me worse off) and then, afterwards, I could only sleep on my back. (Sleeping or laying on my stomach for more than 30 minutes results in excruciating pain!) I'm now 64 and I've been sleeping on my back for almost 2 decades. I've learned to like it.

@NathanielKuros Жыл бұрын

You say crook, I always said kink... Crick being the word is amazing

@jonathansherwood5841 Жыл бұрын

Father always referred to it as a "crick in the neck,"...and he always referred to me as a "pain in the neck!" Excellent use of word pictures to get the point across without being too wordy. 🐺🔧

@gordongt1272 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a really interesting video. I used to be a tummy sleeper but changed over time, now I usually fall asleep on my back and wake up on my side. Go figure. PS- just discovered you last night, but subscribing to your channel is the easiest decision I've made all week.

@zanvoy6848 7 ай бұрын

I used to be a stomach sleeper but after investing in a good mattress and body pillow I have been fully converted to side sleeping. It's amazing how many aches and pains that I just took as being part of life cleared up because of this.

@4realGTFOH Жыл бұрын

Im a stomach sleeper and I will never change. edit: I also sleep with the pillow over my head and not underneath. Sleep like a baby.

@rod4309 Жыл бұрын

Seems like the head under pillow thing is common for stomach sleepers

@SirCambillius 11 ай бұрын

one of the most relatable videos on the internet

@aComedicPianist Жыл бұрын

A few tips about better sleeping positions: When sleeping on your back, if you have a pillow, do NOT sleep on it with your shoulders. It is terrible for neck pain. You also might not need a pillow for your head when sleeping on your back. When sleeping on your side, you WILL need a pillow to support your head and neck; otherwise, it would just flop over and hurt after you wake up. Really, just align the spine to be as natural as it can be while sleeping and just be comfortable. You can’t sleep if you’re not comfortable.

@akosv96 6 ай бұрын

When I slept on my back I realized how much neck and head orientation matters to breathing. If my head is angled too low my nose gets obstructed and I start snoring which I never do stomach sleeping. When backsleeping I roll up my small pillow like a pill and put it under my neck so my head is looking a bit up and my neck is dented a bit forward. It feels perfect for breathing. Just perfect 😩👌. I took first aid class and realized this is why you have to rotate the head of the injured guy up a bit when laying them down.

@qwertyFUBAR 2 ай бұрын

Head to the side belly sleeper because sudden sounds jar me awake again always, and also a tiny bit of panic when falling asleep on my back when the relaxing tongue suddenly rests near the airway. I am jealous of people whose brains 'turn off' so easily and quickly that they never hear themselves snoring, because for me it's too much like fighting for breath. It isn't really fighting to breathe but I am hyper sensitive to it. Thanks for the fine overview on the topic!

@MattsGarage 3 ай бұрын

Lifelong stomach sleeper. PT convinced me it was terrible for me and I tried for a week to side sleep. Now I’m converted and will never go back.

@Jeriatric55 9 ай бұрын

Where I grew up, we had crooks in our necks on occasion, and the crick was where we played, catching crawdads and racing stick boats.

@syriuszb8611 Жыл бұрын

I was stomach sleeper for a long time. I already knew the pillow under stomach tip, but was surprised that anyone would sleep on a stomach with pillow under head on purpose. Yeah, sometimes I would forget to toss away pillow from under my head, but I wouldn't use it on purpose. And even more, I would put my head in the gap between wall and edge of the bed, or if not possible, hang a little from the edge of the bed. Just so my head is lower and my neck strait(-ish). I don't sleep on the stomach anymore, but I acquired a bad habit of sleeping on back and putting my hands under the head...

@xybalba Жыл бұрын

Obligatory comment for algorithmic engagement. Well done on all your recent growth my dude, you've earned it

@AverageHouseHusband Жыл бұрын

My kids are stomach sleepers, despite my attempts to convince them otherwise. With my back, stomach sleeping is like peanuts to an individual with a nut allergy.

@laurend7337 Жыл бұрын

Stomach sleeper here! Thank you for this 💜🙌 me and all four of my brothers have always slept on our stomachs. When we were infants our mother would always flip us over because she was afraid of SIDs but we just kept flipping back over every time haha so she eventually gave up😂

@masterofmonks Жыл бұрын

Without doing any research, I would estimate that the origin of "crook" would be the same as for the neck of canes, gords, or squash. Meaning that there is a bend in the neck. Also, I can say that all through the south, I've heard crook and crick interchangeable, though crook a little more often. Also, you are doing excellent work, keep it up.

@brendakrieger7000 6 ай бұрын

I have always been a side sleeper. Occasionally lay on my back. Thank you for your research & advice!

@NeauraNightsong Жыл бұрын

Man I love this channel so much!!! Great video!

@jamesmarcelle1 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good!!!!

@The_Wise_Viper 11 ай бұрын

Finally, a video made just for me. Stomach sleeping is my go-to, but I always knew it was bad for me without knowing why. Now I know!

@barbara4111 Жыл бұрын

I've seen a few of your videos and love them. Now I click right away when they pop up in my feed. Great information, straight to the point, and very entertaining!

@klaaspieterrook4532 Жыл бұрын

I'm still hoping you'll go viral! Great video once again. :)

@INtelshow Жыл бұрын

Stumbled across your channel during lunch today. Glad I did, these videos are hype. Your presentation style is great

@DNAinstinct Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel yesterday and have watched several of your videos! I can't wait to see you hit a million subs!

@theilouminati Жыл бұрын

I have those same blue multicolor speckled jersey cotton sheets from Walmart. I was wondering if I was the only one, glad to see I’m in good company, and we’re both stomach sleepers

@dan7586 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I truly love watching your vids. They are fun and very informative. I am a side sleeper, but I usually start on my stomach for a few minutes first :)

@asitallfallsdown5914 Жыл бұрын

I always lift a knee and wondered if I might be weird. Feels like tension is released. But only my left leg. Doesn't feel right when I do it facing the other way with my right leg up. But I always rotate to sleep on my side sometime in the midst of all the barely conscious movements before actually falling asleep.

@joyvid22 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@brianwright9514 3 ай бұрын

As someone who somewhat frequently deals with disc related low back pain, laying on my stomach is the only position that's comfortable when my back is injured.

@coreygrace4856 Жыл бұрын

Agree. I slept on my stomach most my life and now my L3 and 4 are screwed. Take care of yourself

@kj_H65f Жыл бұрын

I'm naturally a side sleeper but due to an old injury and my aging body I've had to start switching to stomach sleeping with a leg up, good to know thats a pretty decent way to do it!

@akosv96 6 ай бұрын

As a fellow stomach sleeper I know the struggle. When I wake up in the morning and flip to my back I immediately discover how much relief my back gets from back pain I never knew was there at the whole night and I can't get out because it just feels like I need an extra hour to ease it. And I STILL sleep on my stomach lmao For me stomach sleeping is psychological and from long habits. I like the safety, and feels like hugging which also is relaxing, more sensual and even as a grown ass man I don't like staring into the dark. I always flip to the wall side with my head or somewhere where there is obstruction to my view. Safety from spooky ghosts is number 1 priority for me.

@mapratt 7 ай бұрын

Im not a stomach sleeper but love your style so kept watching to the end

@curtismmichaels Жыл бұрын

I'm a rotisserie sleeper. My sinuses drain if I'm on my stomach too long, so my back has no worries there. My experience agrees with you about the knees.

@qwertyFUBAR 2 ай бұрын

'Crook' is an ancient word for a bent hook shape, probably from the Shepherd's crook tool used through history. It is from that meaning that comes the modern usage of deceiver or deviant or criminal. Crick is a muscular spasm with similar origin as creek as a meandering stream. So maybe when crook started taking on its present social meaning people started to say crick in the neck to distinguish. I've heard both crook and crick in the neck used.

@rafa.frqnz1188 11 ай бұрын

Daaaamn i had no idea so many ppl stomach sleepers ?? Feels so counter intuitive. I Can understand side maybe but idk. Been sleeping on my back for many years and I can deff said my health has improved in every way

@MJP_985 Жыл бұрын

I wasnt counting myself as a stomach sleeper until you said put a knee up. ive been falling asleep like that for years. my lumbar spine is also literal trash, so if you suffer from sciatica, try that position.

@originalsteveo Жыл бұрын

Bro, yes. It took me years to learn this stuff, but I'm also odd because I need a pillow on either of my sides to drape my arm over to be comfortable. So really, I sleep with my back slightly twisted left or right (usually towards whatever wall is beside my bed yes I put my bedsides near walls fight me) and have a firm gel/foam mattress I got from Lucid (very recommended). Flat pillow for my head was a game-changer. I think me tucking a pillow under whatever arm is the side my face is pointed helps spread the rotational tension in my back, as well as switching sides throughout the night seemed to help like passively stretch my back. Not really sure. Try it out fam, see how it works for you. Liked, shared, finally subscribed. Keep up the good work, fellow belly sleeper. Your vids are great. Try to not get too meta in the humor... lost in the sauce will cause you to lose directive. Peace.

@ProctorsGamble Жыл бұрын

I slide a piece of 2x12 about 3-4 feet long under the mattress at my hips to give extra support at the heaviest part of my body. You can add more thickness if needed.

@jamiebray8532 Жыл бұрын

Dude I just found you! Man damn you got me Rollin & learning at the same time. I didn't think that was possible. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@olorinistar9903 Жыл бұрын

I have back problems, and I have come to sleep in that ideal position of side with one leg lifted and on a pillow. It doesn't magically solve my problems, but when I shift positions in the night, boy, do I feel it in the morning

@petergrahame2872 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling me that sleeping on my side with a pillow between my knees is OK !!🥰

@Winston819 Жыл бұрын

I may be doin' all kinds of things wrong according to this channel but at least i am sleeping optimally.

@TerriblePerfection Жыл бұрын

I sleep however my cat lets me.

@Chronoflation Жыл бұрын

As a stomach sleeper, I prefer putting my head between 2 pillows so I can keep my head facing down, kinda like a make shift massage bed. Depending on the pillows, it might not work well, either being too firm and still lifting your head too much, or too soft and you're still suffocating. But when it's right... oh boy, that's a nice sleeping position. I tend to lift one leg as you described too. When my wife wants to cuddle, I will sleep on her back and put a pillow over my shoulder and chest for her to sleep on and that provides a bit of pressure that makes my body feel more comfy like I'm sleeping on my stomach, only heavier, lol. Only works while I'm in shape and she's not too heavy though, not gonna lie 😂😂😂 luckily she's generally petite so that helps a lot. I tend to roll into side sleep while I'm asleep and will also do that position when I really really need a nap and my wife and kids aren't move around the room and making til much noise

@hangukhiphop Жыл бұрын

2:52 backward bend (extension) actually puts less pressure on the discs than neutral or flexed

@veramae4098 Жыл бұрын

Dear No, Please do an episode on agoraphobia. Mine kicked in over Covid while I was obediently isolating. I thought I had it almost licked whe yesterday I had to rush home from errands. It's just a bad habit I picked up (like drinking too much), that I'm working on fixing. Zoom therapy for Agor, and I haven't had a drink in 7 weeks but I did some damage to my liver (which will, fortunately, heal). I've joined a Reddit group and some of the members are seriously in pain from Agoraphobia. "Tricks" to distract oneself if people HAVE to go somewhere would be great. P.S. A "crick" in your neck is a British thing, at least I've read it in old British mysteries.

@monkeyking9863 Жыл бұрын

been going through that myself recently (for different reasons) and it really sucks when it hits you right in the middle of shopping or something. i personally use audio books to basically create my own "space" in my head but it can be a little jarring if someone bumps into you or tries to get your attention. if you think this will help you check out your local library. even my country one has a great selection and apps like "libby" give you access to their whole collection on your phone (but due to laws, copies are "limited" so you might have to wait for a copy to be "returned" before listening)

@TheGrossDemon 10 ай бұрын

I'm a stomach sleeper, it's nice to know that my preferred method of sleeping with a leg up and a pillow to support it is a good move. I also like to sleep with a pillow that fills out my neck gap but is softer around the top of the head so it keeps my head straighter with my body. I'm going to try both legs up, as someone who's preferred position was fetal, both legs up looks like a comfortable position.

@LWolf12 Жыл бұрын

Oddly enough, I had a couple of friends growing up, and their mother forbid pillows I forget why, it was back in the 80s when she said it.

@beanbean656 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been sleeping w the knee up technique and didn’t even know it was better for me lol nice to see. Still wanna work my way to that protective position u mentioned tho

@melaber77 10 ай бұрын

I’m a stomach sleeper who usually lifts one leg as you suggested. I also have an old, flat pillow that goes everywhere with me. Considering my age my lower back isn’t bad, but I’m prone to tension headaches, which focus on the back of the head and upper spine, and I know that turning my head to breathe at night (as well as working a desk job) is a major contributor to these headaches. I’m trying to do more stretches and focus more on posture while I’m working, but there’s no way I’m gonna stop stomach sleeping

@patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558 Жыл бұрын

I never understood stomach sleepers, when I was in a rotation bed after a car accident and suddenly I myself was dangling wrong way flat! It was the most uncomfortable position possible, besides the feeling of dread my nose would make people believe I was part St. Bernard. Absolutely gross, my hats off to you great nurses who deal in such bodily abominations! Any who, I'm a strict side sleeper, doesn't matter which side, it's all about the pillow position and how high I can get my upper leg to my chest up on a pillow and how long I can get my lower leg stretched out. Yeah, that part and the next have to do with the accident and breaking bones in both the lower back, my neck and pelvis 😩 The head pillow and the leg pillow have to be even once in place, meaning my leg pillow must be a bit higher to begin with (legs are heavier) otherwise migraines abound about 3am. Anywho, once both are in place, I'm out quickly and I won't move the entire night unless I get hot. For me side sleeping is far more conducive to a relaxed position of restfulness and free breathing

@webx135 11 ай бұрын

When I stomach sleep, I use two pillows. One for the forehead, another for the chin. Then there's a gap for my nose, and I can just face straight down. Bonus points would be if you had a hole in your bed like on a massage table. I also sometimes put an extra pillow underneath my pelvis. Takes a lot of pressure off of the lumbar region. Otherwise, I'm a 90% side sleeper. I try to prefer my left side since that's the #1 absolute best side for health. But the right side is just so comfortable.

@KingBee77 Жыл бұрын

Bro Main is FUNNY! & on point!!! Right on.

@chaotic-goodartistry3903 8 ай бұрын

I sleep with a body pillow, where I’m propped up halfway between being on my stomach and being on my side, and usually with leg up. That seems to work pretty good for me, I don’t get the neck-turning pain from stomach and my spine isn’t stressed as much, but also don’t get the neck/shoulder pain of sleeping on my side with all of my weight on my shoulder

@jonathanjfmccune Жыл бұрын

Research suggests the opposite. Leading studies in Developmental Neurobiology, Evolutionary Biology, etc suggest sleeping on the stomach is the most natural and healthy position for the human body to sleep. Extension of the lumbar spine and extension/rotation of cervical spine are beneficial for structural and neurological reasons.

@anielyantra1 Жыл бұрын

Good one! Another would talk about why raising the head is a good thing.

@MegaLokopo Жыл бұрын

Your body is incredibly smart, you should do what causes you the least amount of pain.

@91JimmyJames Жыл бұрын

Stomach sleeper. Always knee up. My purple mattress and pillow are the most comfortable thing. I hope the sugar episode is in the works.

@darinblomquist422 Жыл бұрын

I subbed, I'm in!

@Trianull 11 ай бұрын

Stomach sleeping has always been the most comfortable for me. I've gone without a pillow for over a year now, it's great! Also I typically turn my head to the *left* .

@RobinSmithBenitez Жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the recommended position, it's cozy but it doesn't smother you like stomach sleeping would

@solomia5037 10 ай бұрын

i sleep in all 3 positions depending on my mood. instead of pillows i use blankets cuz i can mold and fold them to the exact shape i need

@user-pt3gi5ul2e Жыл бұрын

A shepherd's crook is an exaggerated curve... I was a side sleeper until it bothered carpal tunnel syndrome: puts my hands right to sleep! #1 won't wake up as fast as flipping to the other shoulder knocks out #2.

@LonewolfOfSD 6 ай бұрын

I used to be a stomach sleeper and it worked great with my old water bed, but when I got a regular bed, I could feel the extra tension in my lower back. I switched to side sleeping and have not looked back.

@jameshill2450 Жыл бұрын

If you scoot your head to the very edge of the pillow, you can stay face down with your nose off the edge. And a beer gut helps counter the sinking into the mattress. Sometimes I cross my arms under my chest and really level it out.

@teppens71 3 ай бұрын

I sleep on my stomach and side. I noticed using a thin and soft body pillow to lay my stomach, chest and pelvis on then with my head slightly elevated with a different pillow is so comfortable. Provides support with a much slighter incline

@teppens71 3 ай бұрын

And I've always propped one leg out. Helps a bunch like he stated

@canadyne Жыл бұрын

Been a stomach sleeper all my life and lower back pain in the morning is a thing. Also, I'm a white middle aged male and I can assure you, a "crooked" neck is not a black thing my friend. Keep up the great work!

@Clanps 11 ай бұрын

I've ALWAYS done this 4:40 matter of fact, I was in this position while watching this video. I also only use my pillow for watching videos before bed but when I'm about to sleep i sink under the pillow and avoid using it, it's far more comfortable.

@CrapE_DM Жыл бұрын

I'm a stomach sleeper, and that's actually partly because it's the only position that DOESN'T destroy my back. My natural position is to do the knee up, but that has a tendency to wear on my hip, so I go back and forth on that. You don't necessarily need a FIRMER bed so much as a more SUPPORTIVE bed. In most cases, that does mean firmer, but it doesn't have to. See Ghost Bed and Purple mattresses for that. As for my head, I get to cheat a little bit: I use a CPAP, so I sleep with my face more straight down than I could otherwise because I can still breathe, and the pillow is only under my forehead. That little bit of propping up of the forehead and jaw (which is supported by the CPAP mask) actually keeps my head up in a little bit better spine alignment (though it's admittedly still a little too high, I think). Lastly, supporting my head like this means I can move my arms out from under my face and head (though I still only feel comfortable with my arms up there), reducing the pressure on them and reducing the amount of times I wake up because my hands fell asleep.

@vladspellbinder Жыл бұрын

I normally try and sleep on my side, but it's about sixty-thirty on if I fall asleep that way or on my back. *However* I often wake up on my stomach with one of my arms sleeping better than I am which is a literal pain when it wakes up. As for all of the real stomach sleepers out there maybe get one of those curved pillows massage places use so you don't have to turn your head but you can still breath? Might be hard to get one that supports both head and neck while still allowing airflow though... . Thanks for the video!

@jduncanandroid Жыл бұрын

Street Fighter 'Tiger Knee' position for me is the best (to fall asleep, anyway)

@iPuzzlePirate Жыл бұрын

I'm a stomach-side sleeper, usually with a knee up on a pillow. I've thought about investing in a message table so I can sleep with my face through the whole.

@deanbaswell Жыл бұрын

I've been a stomach sleeper most of my life, and after 23 years my back has been killing me for the last few months sleeping, I am now a side/back sleeper

@FORxMLxESS Жыл бұрын

I have tried many times to change my sleeping habits but, you're right. I'm not likely to stop stomach sleeping if I haven't by this point in my life. Good on the tips. I find do I am most comfortable at a 45ish degree angle off the bed with my left half on a pillow.

@donnafrankboudreau3419 Жыл бұрын

A memory foam neck pillow (like the ones bought at an airport) help give an- almost- massage table effect.

@iNsOmNiAcAnDrEw Жыл бұрын

Every once in a while I sleep on my chest, I don't call it sleeping on my stomach because at those times, for whatever reason, my body just wants that more than anything else in that moment. Usually I will sleep on my side but sometimes it just hurts if I try, so when that happens I sleep on my chest instead and it always feels so right as the alternative when both sides aren't working. I pretty much can't go to sleep if I'm on my back unless I'm so tired from being awake for far too long and even then it's probably just some 'daydreaming' rather than full on sleep.

@radiant_gem6736 Жыл бұрын

That's my go to position if I can't sleep or if I have a stomachache. It's a joke to have one flat pillow but honestly it's best if your prone to neck cramps

@yuugen23 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a stomach sleeper. But I enjoy your content lol You make learning fun. For any age 😁👍

@permafrostprod1 Жыл бұрын

On the crook/crick thing, I am a white Canadian so definitely not a community error. I always thought/assumed it was crook from having a crooked posture or having the neck bent unproperly (crooked) while sleeping therefor a crook in the neck...Well, the more you know 🤷‍♂️🧠

@arkboy3 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! A crick is a small stream here in U.S.

@rrooster8218 Жыл бұрын

@@arkboy3 From the south originally. I say crick in my neck and we also said crick for a creek. Maybe that's why. Creeks bend and turn, we called it a crick, so we got a crick in our necks. 🤷 But who knows... my mom also used the term "wonka jawed" meaning crooked or skewed or messed up. So if you knocked into a picture and messed it up, now it's "all wonka jawed". I slept funny and now my back "is all wonka jawed". It was more fun to talk in the south. I'll give it that much. 😁

@garyfritz4709 Жыл бұрын

I sleep on my stomach some of the time, but it used to give me nasty neck pain. Crook, crick, whatevs.😊 Then I started putting a pillow under my shoulder, rotating my upper torso. That way I don’t have to turn my head 90° to the side, and I don’t end up with any neck pain.

@ChadHanneman Жыл бұрын

Love your personality! And for the record, I've always called it a "crick in your neck". But coming from Wisconsin a crick is also the name for a small stream.

@aazhie Жыл бұрын

I love the monkeybars shot xD some things don't hit like the used to at 3.5 foot tall xD

@rod4309 Жыл бұрын

I always feel like my head is way too fat forward without a pillow(and stomach sleeping), like a hunchback. but when i lie on my back no pillow feels comfortably straight.

@decameter Жыл бұрын

I used to only sleep on my side, but in my older age I've found sleeping on my back with a firmer mattress helps a lot with my mangled spine. Though on occasion I find myself shifting to a belly position if I wake up in the morning and go back to bed...which is so weird cause I can't stand that position and my pillow is specifically for back sleeping so that achy neck is no joke.