Sleeping should be a relaxing, rejuvenating experience. However, for many of us that already suffer from back pain, sleeping can compound the problem. Our Liverpool Chiropractor can help you relieve back pain and can help keep you pain free. Here are some tips from your Liverpool Chiropractor to get you on your way to fast, effective pain relief.
Don’t sleep on your stomach
I see many people who find sleeping quite uncomfortable. They often wake up with neck pain or back pain and can feel stiff and achy in the morning. Sometimes people can wake in the night and find it hard to get comfortable at all.
Firstly, Never, ever sleep on your stomach. Sleeping on your stomach increases the pressure and stress placed on the joints and tissues of your lower back and neck and you’ll end up with stiffness, pain and discomfort.
The Perfect number of pillows
Make sure you have one thick or two thin pillows that fill the gap between the bed and your neck while keeping your neck straight.
Too many or too few pillows will mean your neck is bent causing compression of the joints on one side and over stretching on the opposite side.
Sleep on your side
Knees bent slightly with one pillow between your knees. Pull your pillow down into the shoulder to support your neck.
Sleep on your back
Place two pillows under the knees to reduce stress to the low back, neck and mid back. Again too many or two few pillows under your head will place your neck in an awkward position, you must keep it as straight as possible.
Change Your Mattress – Your Mattress is Really Old
Can’t remember the last time you replaced it? Your back may be in trouble. A good mattress lasts 9 to 10 years, but you may want to consider changing it between 5 and 7 years, especially if you suffer with back pain.
If you are struggling with pain our Liverpool Chiropractor and Sport Injury clinic can help you with a tailor made programme to help you with pain relief. You can contact us here to make an appointment.
