After another hard day you want nothing more than a good night’s sleep. Having to suffer from back pain at night not only deprives you of the rest your body needs but can also cause further health issues than what you are currently experiencing. Such things as sciatica or lower back pain during rest periods could be your body telling you about the early signs of a possible herniated disc or spinal issues that a medical professional needs to check out.
There are certain things that you can do to help prevent waking up with a stiff or sore back which are easily implemented without having to change your sleeping habits or buy any more of those magical back pain relievers that are sold on the television. Try these 3 back pain tips for a week or so and see if they help.
#1 First of all make sure you have a pillow that supports your neck when you sleep. To have the neck in what is called a “neutral” position is vital for proper support and less stress put on the entire length of the spinal cord. Since you should be getting about eight hours of sleep every night it would be to your best advantage to have your neck supported correctly. Continue reading ‘Back Pain at Night – 3 Tips to Help You Sleep’ »