Back pain can change the way you do everyday things, like sleeping. Yes, your back specialist is doing everything he or she can, but there a few things you can do on your own. The following guide will offer a few suggestions that can help your back and relieve some of the pain you feel.
Helpful Techniques
The best thing you can do for your back as you sleep is relieve the pressure your body is causing, and the following techniques should help you do that:
Side Sleep
Neutral Sleep
There are a few other techniques that may be specific to the area where you feel your pain, which your back specialist can help you with.
You should also consider purchasing a new bed if your bed is old, as older beds are sunken in due to use. This effect makes it harder for your back to realign itself and relieve stress, even if you employ the aforementioned techniques. A recent study actually found that newer beds may help relieve back pain and improve sleep quality.
Opt For A Firm Bed
The next thing to consider is sleeping on a stiff bed. You can purchase a new bed that has different settings to make the surface firmer, or you can purchase a natural type of bed, like a petate. Petate's are handwoven, natural mattresses made from dried fibers from palm trees that are native to Latin America. There are other types of natural beds, like mattresses made from horsetail or hey, that could also be helpful.
There are a few reasons you should consider switching to a bed with a hard surface, which are the following:
As you can see, the right sleep positions and the right bed can be helpful. Remember that these suggestions do not replace your chiropractor's advice.
For professional chiropractic care, contact an office such as Mauk Chiropractic.
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