A sleep expert has been criticized online for revealing the biggest mistake people make when going to bed at night, and for finding an “easy solution” to fix the problem.
Posture expert James Leinhardt went viral on TikTok when he publicly condemned those who chose to sleep on their stomachs.
The expert, who is “obsessed with spinal health”, said that the position puts undue pressure on the neck and spine, and putting the thigh in the middle of the sleep made the situation worse.
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Posture expert James Leinhardt went viral on TikTok when he publicly condemned those who chose to sleep on their stomachs.
In the video, which has been viewed more than 2.9 million times, Mr. Leinhardt suggests adjusting the sleeping position to allow the main joints to be stacked on top of each other.
This, he explained, eliminates any bending of the spine and is critical to spinal health.
However, while many urged to introduce a brand new sleeping position rather than adjusting it to a comfortable sleeping position, not everyone was convinced by the “easy fix”.
‘Such an easy solution?!? This is a completely different position and not comfortable at all, ”complained one person in the video.
As another offered: “I’d rather sleep in the first position and risk back pain.”
Another added, “I’ve been on my stomach for 17 years and have no back problems.”
The expert says that sleeping on your face with one foot turned is bad for your back.
She says this is the best sleeping position because it aligns all joints.
Others have argued that the “first position” feels more natural, that it “means it’s fine” and that people should just listen to their bodies.
But some defended the posture specialist.
“You should listen to him. I slept in the first position for a long time and now I have chronic back pain that is making me sad,” she said.
Others said they felt “overwhelmed” by the video.
“We have to stress all day, then now is that moment of rest and relaxation where I have to stress if I’m doing it right,” one man complained.
Mr. Leinhardt’s website explains in depth the different “bad” sleeping positions and explains how each one harms the body in different ways.
Source: Daily Mail
