Were you aware that certain sleeping positions can cause lower back pain by causing poor alignment of the spine and the muscles in the back to be strectched disproportionately. There can be stress on the neck muscles because the curve of the lower back gets extended. Sleeping on your stomache can trigger off back pain while sleeping. The ideal sleeping position to be maintained for all suffering from back pain is one that allows the natural curves of the spine to be supported while sleeping.
Possible solutions for easing the problem
Some sufferers of back pain can be comforted by sleeping on a firm mattress or use a bed board. If you sleep on your side, put a pillow under the head and one between your legs before bending your knees. This posture has been know to ease lower back pain while sleeping. If you are turning for your side to sleep on the stomach, be sure to put one pillow under the abdomen and none under the head to maintain good sleeping posture. The back pain while sleeping can be helped by some relaxing, stretching exercises to relieve the soreness. To strech is real simple first; lay on your back with a small pillow under your head and a couple of large ones below the knees. Focus on relaxing the back muscles for 15-20 minutes. Then removed pillows while the knees stay bent. Next being to pull legs slowly to chest one at a time. Hold for a count of 5 seconds and for about three repetitions for each leg. End off by pulling both legsvup to the chest at the same time. Next roll over on all fours with hands and knees apart at shoulder width. Then gently lifting the head and curving the lower back towards the floor, hold for a 10 seconds then reverse the motion. mimicking a feline strecthing motion. It is very important to watch your weight and maintain good posture at all times. Also do not smoke and do back exercises regularly.
Being as physically active as possible will help you say good bye to back pain while sleeping.
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