Backache! Who does not? Please note in advance that it is rarely due to disease or injury to the bones, but it is often caused by abdominal and back muscles atrophied. Dispelling the myth that depend mostly by poor posture, this definitely affect, but we must also pay attention to the ways in which you perform certain movements and raise certain weights.
That said it is obvious that when you have back pain also the simplest movements can become difficult to perform, even sleeping can be a problem and, among all the noise, this is certainly the most annoying.
First of all, we must pay attention to the mattress. It is important that this does not were. To work on this problem, and in case you do not have a bed with wooden slats, we can set a rigid axle under the mattress.
Furthermore, important with the pillow, and in particular, its height: it should not be, overly large or too “flat” but must allow the cervical spine to maintain its physiological curvature.
The ideal position for sleeping with back pain is to supine (belly up), because it ensures the proper alignment with the spine. A good indication would be to put a pillow under your knees, to maintain the normal body curve. If not, or keeping your knees straight, the tendons are stretched and create tension in the lumbar area.
Another position is recommended that on the side, as long as the legs are stretched out and not placed in the fetal position If you prefer to own the fetal position, but that is always on the side of the knees drawn up, it is advisable to put a pillow between your knees to prevent the leg placed over sliding forward by rotating the hip and causing tension on the back. The position at the side with a pillow between your legs is ideal for those who suffer from back pain.
Avoid falling asleep in the prone position (face down) as the spine naturally tends to curl, plus if you have a pillow excessively high risk even neck pain. If you are unable to take another position, you can reduce stress by placing a pillow under your hips. This position is very helpful to those who suffer from herniated disc.
