How different sleeping positions can affect your back
Did you know that the positions you sleep in impact how well you’re rested, and how well your back is supported at night?
While sleeping on the right mattress is extremely important for comfort, postural alignment and whole body support, your sleep position plays a large part in the quality of your sleep and the health of your back.
Most people are creatures of habit and changing your sleep position if you think it’s causing or aggravating your back pain isn’t always easily done. To help, we provide a few tips you can follow to get better back support, no-matter what your preferred sleeping position is.
To learn more about sleeping well and reducing your back pain download our guide Living with back pain? How to sleep better and get on with your life.
Sleeping on your stomach
How to Sleep on your side
Sleeping with extra padding takes practice and it may feel unnatural at first – however your body will later thank you as the pain you experience in the night will drastically reduce.
How to Sleep on your back
Additionally to maintain a normal curve in your lower back, place a pillow underneath your knees. You can also try placing a small rolled towel or a pillow under the small of your back for additional support.
All positions
Regardless of your preferred position, when you’re lying your bed your body should lie flat with continuous support and have full contact with the mattress surface. If there are gaps between your body and the surface of your mattress, you’re not getting the full support that you need.
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Want the most optimal sleep?
Learn more by reading about sleeping positions that help to ease back pain or explore our wide range of back care tips, tricks and recommendations. Get tips on:
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