India, March 19 -- Poor posture can lead to back discomfort, further leading to postural errors. However, when we sleep, if we lie down in the wrong position for a prolonged period of time, it can affect the spine. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Lakshay Bhaktiani, head of physiotherapy, PSRI Hospital said, "If you wake up in agony or discover that your discomfort worsens in the morning, your sleeping posture might be the cause." The physiotherapist further revealed here's what we are doing wrong while sleeping. Also read | Best sleeping positions to wake up pain-free

The worst sleeping posture for your spine is lying on your stomach. It flattens your spine's curvature and causes your back to flex abnormally, resulting in further t...