{"id":1435,"date":"2015-04-07T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2023-11-01T15:21:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T22:21:12","slug":"ease-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/ease-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Ease Back Pain as You Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\r\n\t\t\r\n<div class=\"keytakeaway adinsert-ignore\" data-keytakeaway-count=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <h2 class=\"title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2> \t\t\t\t\t\t\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identifying Back Pain Causes:<\/strong> Back pain can arise from various factors, including herniated disks, poor posture, and strained back muscles. It is essential to seek medical attention to address any underlying issues and prevent potential escalation of pain. Understanding the root causes of back pain allows for better management and preventive measures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adapting Sleep Positions for Back Pain Relief:<\/strong> Making adjustments to your sleep position and mattress choice can significantly alleviate back pain. Side sleeping with a pillow between the legs, or sleeping on the back with a pillow under the knees, are suitable positions to maintain the spine&#8217;s natural alignment and reduce pressure on the muscles and disks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporating a Holistic Approach to Pain Management:<\/strong> Beyond sleep position and mattress selection, establishing a comprehensive nighttime routine can contribute to reducing back pain. Incorporating pre-sleep stretching exercises, maintaining consistent sleep schedules, and practicing good posture throughout the day are essential elements in managing chronic back pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\n<p>Having back pain while trying to sleep can make getting to bed harder than you can imagine. Back pain is extremely common today.<\/p>\n<p>In fact about\n<style>\n.src-link {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    color: #1862B1;\r\n\tdisplay:inline-flex !important;\r\n\ttext-decoration:underline;\r\n\tmargin-left: 3px;\r\n\tpadding: 0 !important\r\n}\r\n.src-link .check {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    top:5px;\r\n}\r\n.src-link:hover {\r\n    color: #00338d;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n.src-link svg:hover {\r\n    fill: #00338d;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n.src-link:hover .src-popup {\r\n    display: -webkit-box;\r\n    display: -ms-flexbox;\r\n    display: flex !important;\r\n    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\r\n    -webkit-box-direction: normal;\r\n    -ms-flex-direction: column;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n\tz-index: 10;\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\ttop:23px;\r\n    width: 250px;\r\n    padding: 30px;\r\n    display: none !important;\r\n    -webkit-box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {\r\n    .src-link .src-popup {\r\n        position: fixed;\r\n        top: 50%;\r\n        left: 50%;\r\n        -webkit-transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n        -ms-transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup:hover {\r\n    cursor: auto;\r\n    display: -webkit-box;\r\n    display: -ms-flexbox;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\r\n    -webkit-box-direction: normal;\r\n    -ms-flex-direction: column;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup-verified {\r\n    display: -webkit-box;\r\n    display: -ms-flexbox;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    color: #00338d;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 18px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0;\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup-verified .circle-check {\r\n    margin-right: 6px;\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup-title {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 21px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0;\r\n    color: #2b2b2b;\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup-summary {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n    color: #2b2b2b;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    line-height: 18px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0;\r\n}\r\n.src-link .src-popup-link {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    line-height: 16px;\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.src-popup-link{\r\n    padding-left: 10px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.src-link .src-popup-link:hover {\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n}\n<\/style>\n<span class=\"src-link\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acatoday.org\/Patients\/What-is-Chiropractic\/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">half of Americans suffer<\/a><svg class=\"check\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"5.727\" height=\"4.786\" viewBox=\"0 0 5.727 4.786\">\r\n  <path data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M81.56,130.3l1.828,2.112,3.328-3.967\" transform=\"translate(-81.277 -128.205)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#208bfd\" stroke-width=\"0.75\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n\r\n\t<span class=\"src-popup\">\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-verified\">\r\n\t\t<svg class=\"circle-check\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\">\r\n\t\t  <g transform=\"translate(-56 -122)\">\r\n\t\t\t<g data-name=\"Ellipse 1\" transform=\"translate(56 122)\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#00338d\" stroke-width=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t  <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"8.5\" stroke=\"none\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t  <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"8\" fill=\"none\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/g>\r\n\t\t\t  <path data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M81.963,132.446l3,3,7-7\" transform=\"translate(-22.463 -0.946)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#00338d\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t  <\/g>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tVerified Source\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-title\">\r\n\t\t\tAmerican Chiropractic Association (ACA)\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-summary\">\r\n\t\t\tProfessional association for chiropractic doctors.\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acatoday.org\/Patients\/What-is-Chiropractic\/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Click to view source link for half of Americans suffer\" class=\"src-popup-link\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n\t\t   View source\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\tfrom some form of back pain. This astonishingly high number didn\u2019t start overnight. It is a result of newer trends toward a sedentary lifestyle and poor posture.<\/p>\n<p>Managing back pain has become something that many people have to think about on a daily basis. Most don\u2019t think about how to improve their back pain at night, but instead just try to bear the suffering as they lie in bed.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll go into where back pain can come from, how to prepare your back for the night and what to do to relieve your pain so you can sleep with ease.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can Cause Back Pain<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different ways that back pain can manifest. Most of them involve issues with the spine and its vertebrae. Among the most common reasons for feeling pain in your back are herniated disks, poor posture and straining back muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Having a herniated disk is<span class=\"src-link\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/herniated-disk\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a serious condition.<\/a><svg class=\"check\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"5.727\" height=\"4.786\" viewBox=\"0 0 5.727 4.786\">\r\n  <path data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M81.56,130.3l1.828,2.112,3.328-3.967\" transform=\"translate(-81.277 -128.205)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#208bfd\" stroke-width=\"0.75\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n\r\n\t<span class=\"src-popup\">\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-verified\">\r\n\t\t<svg class=\"circle-check\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\">\r\n\t\t  <g transform=\"translate(-56 -122)\">\r\n\t\t\t<g data-name=\"Ellipse 1\" transform=\"translate(56 122)\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#00338d\" stroke-width=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t  <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"8.5\" stroke=\"none\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t  <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"8\" fill=\"none\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/g>\r\n\t\t\t  <path data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M81.963,132.446l3,3,7-7\" transform=\"translate(-22.463 -0.946)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#00338d\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t  <\/g>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tVerified Source\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-title\">\r\n\t\t\tMayo Clinic\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-summary\">\r\n\t\t\tRanked #1 hospital by U.S. News &amp; World Report and one of the most trusted medical institutions in the world. The staff is committed to integrated patient care, education, and research.\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/herniated-disk\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354095\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Click to view source link for a serious condition.\" class=\"src-popup-link\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n\t\t   View source\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\tThese occur when the soft interior of a spinal disk protrudes into its hard exterior. This can cause moderate to severe pain. Herniated disks require medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having numbness in your back or chronic pain, visit a chiropractor and see what their diagnosis is. Some people can have herniated disks and not even realize it, but it is important to get checked so the issue doesn\u2019t escalate.<\/p>\n<p>Another leading cause of back pain is poor posture. It can easily <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthcentral.com\/chronic-pain\/c\/240381\/163058\/chronic-caused-posture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cause pain<\/a> or worsen current symptoms. By hunching over, having your legs crossed, or a combination of both your spine will start moving out of its natural alignment. Without thinking about it, having a laptop that is on a desk can make it easy to hunch and put stress on your back.<\/p>\n<p>Straining back muscles can also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/conditions\/lower-back-pain\/pulled-back-muscle-and-lower-back-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cause back pain<\/a>. This usually occurs when lifting heavy objects incorrectly or moving in an unconventional way. It is unwise to use your back to lift, as it is easy to pull a muscle which will cause moderate pain usually in the lower back.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Treat Back Pain While Sleeping<\/h2>\n<p>Physical therapy typically focuses on improving back pain during the day. There are ways to ease discomfort during the night as well. These techniques don\u2019t require major lifestyle changes, but instead focus on small improvements that add up.<\/p>\n<h3>Change Your Sleeping Style<\/h3>\n<p>Changing how you sleep might be hard at first, but can have major benefits in the future. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/best-sleep-position\/\">sleeping positions<\/a> that can take the stress off your spine and keep you in a natural, comfortable position. There are slight modifications that you can make to most sleeping styles to help reduce pain.<\/p>\n<p>The key to reducing back pain with your sleep position is keeping your spine as close to its natural shape as possible. This will alleviate pain by reducing pressure on your muscles and individual disks that aren&#8217;t designed to be bent of shape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/best-mattress-for-side-sleepers\/\">Side sleeping is one of the best positions for back pain<\/a>. Since you can keep the natural curves of the spine without putting pressure on your back, side sleeping is ideal for any sort of pain. When sleeping on your side, add a pillow between your legs and move your knees slightly toward your midsection to put your body into its natural position.<\/p>\n<p>Take care not to raise your knees too high because that will put you into a fetal position which can become painful later in the night. A more plush bed will suit side sleepers allowing their hips and shoulders to sink into the mattress keeping the spine parallel with the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Sleeping on your back is another suitable way to minimize pain in your back. It isn\u2019t ideal as side sleeping, but will surely still feel comfortable. Place a pillow under your knees to increase support of your spine and if needed, adding a rolled towel under the small of your back can add support to keep your natural spine curve.<\/p>\n<p>A firmer mattress is preferred for back sleepers. This type of mattress won\u2019t let your hips sink into it and throw your back out of alignment.<\/p>\n<p>Stomach sleeping is not ideal when trying to reduce back pain. The unnatural position that stomach sleeping puts your spine in can increase pain.<\/p>\n<p>If it isn&#8217;t possible to sleep any other way, add a pillow under your hips. This will slightly alter the position of your spine so it will be a more natural position. Firmer beds are also preferred for stomach sleepers.<\/p>\n<h2>Understand How Older Mattresses Might Affect Pain<\/h2>\n<p>Older mattresses, especially old spring mattresses, do not provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/health-effects-old-mattresses\/\">proper amount of support<\/a> and comfort that they used to. Mattresses can develop cavities over time that will throw your back out of shape no matter what position you try and get comfortable in. If your mattress is older than 10 years, it is probably time to upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Different mattress materials will interact with your body in unique ways. <a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/best-mattress\/\">Popular mattresses<\/a> \u2014 such as <a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/mattresses\/memory-foam\/\">memory foam mattresses<\/a> \u2014 are fantastic for contouring to your body and relieving pressure points.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/best-mattresses-for-back-pain\/\">best mattresses for back pain<\/a> will allow your body to maintain its normal spinal position by sinking in where it is needed while still providing support where you need it like in the lower back and neck areas.<\/p>\n<h2>Stay Well Rested with a Smart Night Time Routine<\/h2>\n<p>Sleeping on the right surface and in the right position are great ways to keep pain at bay but there are other things to do that will set you up for an ache-free morning.<\/p>\n<h3>Stretch Before Bed<\/h3>\n<p>Stretching out your muscles is a great way to not let pain creep up on you. Simple stretches can be done every night to<span class=\"src-link\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/multimedia\/back-pain\/sls-20076265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help alleviate strain<\/a><svg class=\"check\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"5.727\" height=\"4.786\" viewBox=\"0 0 5.727 4.786\">\r\n  <path data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M81.56,130.3l1.828,2.112,3.328-3.967\" transform=\"translate(-81.277 -128.205)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#208bfd\" stroke-width=\"0.75\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n\r\n\t<span class=\"src-popup\">\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-verified\">\r\n\t\t<svg class=\"circle-check\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\">\r\n\t\t  <g transform=\"translate(-56 -122)\">\r\n\t\t\t<g data-name=\"Ellipse 1\" transform=\"translate(56 122)\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#00338d\" stroke-width=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t  <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"8.5\" stroke=\"none\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t  <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"8\" fill=\"none\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/g>\r\n\t\t\t  <path data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M81.963,132.446l3,3,7-7\" transform=\"translate(-22.463 -0.946)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#00338d\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t  <\/g>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tVerified Source\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-title\">\r\n\t\t\tMayo Clinic\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"src-popup-summary\">\r\n\t\t\tRanked #1 hospital by U.S. News &amp; World Report and one of the most trusted medical institutions in the world. The staff is committed to integrated patient care, education, and research.\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/multimedia\/back-pain\/sls-20076265\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Click to view source link for help alleviate strain\" class=\"src-popup-link\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n\t\t   View source\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\tbefore bed. Focus on stretching out your back. You can do this by lying on your back, putting your knees together and moving your legs in unison to each side of your body.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8139\" src=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ease Back Pain While You Sleep\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-1536x786.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-2048x1048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-24x12.jpg 24w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-36x18.jpg 36w, https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The_Best_Ways_to_Ease_Back_Pain_as_You_Sleep-02-48x25.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another stretch that can ease tension is to stand with your feet shoulder width apart and slowly lower your upper body toward your feet. Once you feel the stretch, stay there for a few moments, and rise slowly. Coming up too quickly can give you an unwanted head rush. Find stretches that work for your flexibility and comfort level to alleviate back pain.<\/p>\n<h3>Get the Right Amount of Sleep<\/h3>\n<p>Letting your body restore itself is <a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/pain-stress-better-sleep\/\">important in managing<\/a> any type of pain. Schedule at least eight hours of rest every night. A consistent schedule with a sufficient amount of sleep will wipe out sleep debt and let your body restore itself to your full potential.<\/p>\n<p>According to James Gangwisch, Ph.D. Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center, \u201cThere is growing evidence that getting adequate quality sleep can help prevent and treat chronic pain. Sleep impairments have been shown to predict new incidents and exacerbations of chronic pain and experimental disturbance of sleep has been found to increase clinical pain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself sleeping more on the weekends or have an extremely hard time getting up in the morning, schedule your bedtime earlier to allow yourself to find a comfortable position and get to sleep.<\/p>\n<h3>Reset Your Posture to Improve Backaches<\/h3>\n<p>How we sit has a huge impact on our backs. By sitting with poor posture, we are misaligning our spines and putting stress on our muscles in places we didn&#8217;t intend to. If you sit or stand for extended periods of time that can also be bad news for back pain.<\/p>\n<p>When sitting down, keep your back straight and resist the urge to bend in close to your screen or whatever you&#8217;re working on. Don&#8217;t cross your legs either. That will put strain on your spine and cause irritation. Take breaks every hour to walk around and stretch to relieve strain that you&#8217;ll have accumulated from sitting.<\/p>\n<h2>Managing Back Pain Lessens It Over Time<\/h2>\n<p>Living with pain in your back can be a nightmare. If you don&#8217;t know why you have chronic pain in your back, it might be a smart move to see a chiropractor. They can diagnose your issue and set you on the course to a pain free life.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding your symptoms and treating them while you&#8217;re sleeping can make managing the pain easier than ever. Ensuring that you have right sleep surface and position will make your nights healthy, happy and pain free.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do you have chronic back pain? How does sleeping impact your pain? Do you use a specific sleep style to manage your pain?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having back pain while trying to sleep can make getting to bed harder than you can imagine. Back pain is extremely common today. 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