Uncomfortable position...

PS I know you said you "fixed" the problem by raising the stem. But to avoid the ugly look, getting the saddle further back permits a lower bar position (thus no flipped stems/risers/spacer), because the saddle position effectively rotates down and back, as per the photo above, so your relative position to the bars comes up (without changing the bar height, critically).

That changes your pedal action though since you're moved further behind the bb spindle.
It can provide increased glute use which is good but it can also cause you to hunch your lower back and this will be painful on longer rides and not good long term.
There's nothing wrong with spacers or flipped stems and bike-fitting for aesthetic reasons is silly.