Low Back Pain After 50: Sleeping Face Down
Low Back Pain Series: Causes, Prevention and Remedies
Sleeping In A Face Down Position and Low Back Pain
Aging may lead to spinal problems. We spend several hours per day sleeping. Take the best care of your spine by sleeping in a healthy position.
Sleeping prone, also called face down or stomach sleeping, increases pressure on the spine which may lead to low back pain when you get up in the morning. Health professionals consider prone sleeping the least healthy position for sleep.
Remedy
The best way to avoid low back pain is to sleep on your side with your knees bent. Using a pillow between your knees is also helpful to reduce pressure on the spine. Sleeping on your back is also beneficial.
The Body Pillow
If you’re accustomed to prone sleeping and find it difficult to change to a side sleeping position, try using a Body Pillow. They’re available in various lengths starting at 50 up to 72 inches. Body Pillows help to support the spine and provide relief from low back pain.
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Tomorrow’s post will cover the effect of your mattress on your low back.
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