Ease back pain so you’ve got the option to finally sleep better.
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How Does Sleep Position Impact Lower Back Pain?
But back pain (especially lower back pain) is commonand there are many possible causes.
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That’s because gravity pulls the tissues around your airway downward, which can narrow it.
That’s because gravity prevents your stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
Any sleep position in which you elevate the head helps gravity to be on your side.
So it’s best not to make a habit out of sleeping upright.
Worst Sleeping Position
Meanwhile, the least-recommended sleeping position tends to be stomach-lying.
When you face down on your stomach, your spine is forced into an unnatural curve.
This causes an arch in your back, which can cause a strain in your lower back.
So here are some tips to help you fall asleep even despite an achy back.
For Sinett that means taking time to decompress the spine.
He adds that side bends and upper back extensions (like Sinett recommends) can help, too.
Remember: Back pain is nothing to play around with, especially if it’s wrecking your sleep.
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