How Can I Relieve Lower Back Pain While I Sleep?

Is your spine properly aligned during sleep?

Do you sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees?

Do you sleep on your side with your knees bent in the fetal position?

Do you sleep on your stomach with a pillow placed under your abdomen?

Do you sleep on your back with a pillow placed under your knees?

Do you sleep on your back in a reclined position?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you relieve lower back pain while sleeping. When sleeping, the spine should be properly aligned; otherwise the incorrect body position can create an unnecessary load on the spine and cause or worsen back pain. Sleeping on your back can be a good position for relieving back pain, because the body weight is evenly distributed. You can put a pillow under your knees, which will help maintain the natural curvature of the spine during sleep. You can also sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees, which will help better align your spine.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to relieve lower back pain while sleeping. Sleeping in the fetal position (on the side with bent knees) is especially beneficial for people who have a herniated disc. This position opens the space between the vertebrae and reduces the pressure on the spine. If you like to sleep on your stomach, try putting a pillow under your pelvis to relieve some of the pressure from your back. Also, people with degenerative disc disease can benefit from sleeping in this position. Sleeping in a reclined position is usually pleasing to people with isthmic spondylolisthesis; they need an adjustable bed.