
How to Sleep With Lower Back Pain
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Written by: Editorial Team
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Time to read 3 min
According to the NHS, up to 80% of us will struggle with lower back pain at some point in our lives. While that statistic can be somewhat depressing, the fact that the condition is so common means there's a variety of tried-and-tested methods on how to deal with - or even cure - your lower back pain.
Sleeping with lower back pain can be difficult, and worse still, could be contributing towards or even causing your pain in the first place. Understanding the relationship between sleep and lower back pain is essential in the battle to help alleviate the condition.
A number of factors can cause lower back pain, including, but not limited to:
Sleeping in particular is difficult, as lower back pain may make falling asleep more difficult, resulting in you choosing a sleeping position that may bring temporary relief, but worsen lower back pain in the long run. Understanding and breaking this vicious cycle is essential in freeing yourself from lower back pain.
Your sleep can cause or worsen lower back pain if any of these habits are repeatedly part of your sleep routine:
It is generally agreed upon by sleep experts that sleeping on your back is the worst position for lower back pain. Not only does it lack support from a mattress, it also means the spine puts itself in an alignment that is painful during the waking day.
There are several sleeping positions that, if done carefully and correctly, can support your lower back and alleviate pain.
There are a few key changes you could make to your bedding that could make a significant difference in the fight against lower back pain.
Lower back pain can be caused or worsened by poor sleeping positions or bedding.
Sleeping on your back or on your side is the best position for lower back pain.
Supportive bedding, particularly the pillows and mattress, is essential for supporting your back during sleep.
With good alignment, the fetal position can actually be beneficial for lower back pain, as keeping your knees close to your chest can help straighten the spine farther.
Yes, having your knees together in a comfortable way that doesn't spread your hips can help keep your spine straight.
The Myza Editorial Team works together to create and curate The Sleep Journal, a series of blog posts designed to help our customers with frequently asked questions and curiosities regarding everything in the world of sleep, from sleeping positions to skin and hair care. We also provide regular shopping guides, interviews, and reviews to provide insight into our hand-picked brand collaborations and the benefits they have to offer.
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