I've always read and been told that sleeping on your stomach is bad for your spine and neck but after a workout or long day at work, I find that laying on my stomach for an hour or so while I read or scroll on my phone makes my back feel so much better. Am I doing more long-term harm than good with this? Why does it feel so good on my back but is bad for it? Is it just not recommended for long periods of time but beneficial for shorter periods?

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[–] [S] 4 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

If I'm laying for more than an hour I'll usually spend some time on my sides when my shoulders and elbows get sore. I would know if I had bulging disks right? Like I would be in considerable pain?

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Not necessarily. Spinal disks can bulge to different degrees. It can be a temporary thing, like you've been bent over a computer all day, or a major thing like you fell 8 feet on to concrete. The later would probably result in a herniated disk which would likely lead to severe pain. The former can be fixed with light stretching.

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