Sleeping On Your Back: The Dangers For The Spine And Respiration
The dorsal position, often perceived as natural, hides respiratory and spinal risks that the majority of sleepers ignore. When the body rests flat on the back, the tongue and soft tissues of the throat naturally relax, creating a progressive obstruction of the airways. This phenomenon triggers two immediate consequences: chronic snoring and sleep apnea, a condition during which breathing stops briefly but repeatedly during the night.
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