https://backpained.com/how-to-sleep-lower-back-pain/ Trusted advice for back pain sufferers Sun, 08 Sep 2019 13:02:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://backpained.com/how-to-sleep-lower-back-pain/#comment-15 Sat, 31 Mar 2018 03:17:35 +0000 https://backpained.com/?p=66#comment-15 I’ve been told the same thing since my high school days. It really depends what sleep position is most comfortable for you. Laying on my back on a hard surface or firm mattress feels good on my back but I could never fall asleep that way. I’m a side sleeper and found a soft/medium mattress is the absolute best for me. I honestly believe I could have avoided a shoulder surgery if I didn’t sleep on a firm mattress for about 5 years.

]]> https://backpained.com/how-to-sleep-lower-back-pain/#comment-14 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:51:35 +0000 https://backpained.com/?p=66#comment-14 I was always told that firm mattresses are best for back pain. I have gone through 3 different firm or extra firm mattresses and was in pain on all of them. Have I been doing it wrong this whole time?

]]> https://backpained.com/how-to-sleep-lower-back-pain/#comment-2 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:41:00 +0000 https://backpained.com/?p=66#comment-2 As someone who’s has the surgery (L4/L5), I’d have to agree that sleep was difficult for at least the first couple days although others I know said it wasn’t too bad. You may or may not get a couple hours of sleep at a time. I definitely found sleep on the side to be the most comfortable. If possible, put pillows in front of and behind you to keep you from moving too much. Stay on top of the meds as well and you should get through it fine.

]]> https://backpained.com/how-to-sleep-lower-back-pain/#comment-1 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:07:55 +0000 https://backpained.com/?p=66#comment-1 I’m having a microdisectomy on my L5/S1 in a couple weeks. I hear sleeping is going to be rough for at least a few nights after. Any tips?

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