Sleeping is very important for your spine because it is relieved of stress and pressure when you sleep. That’s why it’s important to have a good mattress and pillow to support your back and neck so no pain is caused. Here is a quick list of dos and don’ts for sleeping:
- Do sleep in the fetal position: Sleeping in the fetal position is the best position to sleep in to support your back. You can even put a pillow between your legs to relieve more pressure.
- Do get up by turning on your side and then sitting up: This is the best way to get out of bed without causing any pain.
- Don’t sleep anywhere that doesn’t provide support for your spine: Try not to sleep on couches, the floor, and a mattress that doesn’t support your spine. If you sleep on any of these things, it can lead to back pain.
- Don’t sleep on your stomach: Sleeping on your stomach is the worst position to sleep in because it flattens the natural curve on your spine and doesn’t support it.