Table of contents:
- Back pain can interfere with sleep
- Tips for sleeping comfortably even if you have back pain
- 1. Choose a comfortable mattress
- 2. Select the appropriate sleeping position
- 3. Do things that help make sleep more comfortable
Back pain is often a quite disturbing complaint. In fact, this problem can also make sleep quality decrease. As a result, you are sleep deprived and possessive moodbad the next day. Don't worry, even if you have back pain, you can still sleep comfortably. Check out the following tips.
Back pain can interfere with sleep
Before reviewing tips for sleeping comfortably with back pain, it would be better if you understand why you have back pain first.
Your back is made up of complex muscles, ligaments, tendons, tissues, discs and bones that are responsible for supporting your body and helping you move.
Back pain can strike along the spine. In most cases, back pain is caused by muscle tension, as a result of bad habits and posture. However, it can also occur because of certain health problems.
Possible health problems are caused by inflammation of the spine, spinal abnormalities, aortic abnormalities, or a tumor in the chest.
Tips for sleeping comfortably even if you have back pain
Back pain can interfere with the quality of your sleep. In fact, it can also be exacerbated by poor sleep habits. In fact, adequate sleep supports overall body health.
So that you can sleep comfortably and be able to do activities free of back pain, follow these tips.
1. Choose a comfortable mattress
For 6 to 8 hours, you spend time in bed. That is why, the mattress used is very influential on the back pain you experience. If your current mattress makes you uncomfortable, it's best to replace it with a new mattress.
Choosing the right mattress for back pain may not be easy. Having a mattress that is too hard while sleeping can worsen back pain. However, a mattress that is too soft can also cause your body to sink in so that the joints are subject to a lot of stress and even twists.
So, what should I do? Health experts recommend that you choose a mattress based on the comfort you feel when used. It is better if you try the mattress directly at the shop rather than buying it in person on line.
2. Select the appropriate sleeping position
Apart from the choice of mattress, the Sleep Foundation states that a suitable position also helps you sleep comfortably without back pain.
There are several recommended sleeping positions for people with back pain, including:
- Sleep on your side with a pillow on your head and between your bent knees.
- Sleep on your side with your knees bent so that they hit your elbows, like a fetus in your stomach.
- Sleep on your back, pillow behind your head, and hands resting on your stomach.
Whichever position you choose, ensure that your spine is aligned. If you start to become uncomfortable with one position, switch to another position.
When you want to get up or lie down, move your body slowly. Do not move your body quickly, jerky, and suddenly. Waking up with sudden movements while sleeping can trigger back pain.
When you want to get up, rest on your hands. Only then slide your body to the side of the bed and lower your legs from the bed.
3. Do things that help make sleep more comfortable
There are many things that can help you sleep comfortably without being bothered by back pain, such as taking a warm shower. Taking a warm bath can soothe tense muscles, which can reduce back pain you feel.
You can also briefly compress the sore back with warm water. Place a compress towel against the sore back for 10 to 20 minutes before going to bed.
If this condition causes pain that doesn't go away, consult a doctor. Your doctor may give you several prescriptions to treat your back pain.
Take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions so that you can sleep comfortably even though you have back pain.
