If you struggle with back pain, then you know how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can do to improve your comfort at night.
Check out our guide to sleeping better with back pain for expert-approved tips on alleviating aches, product recommendations to support your spine, and more.
Whether your sleep position is causing your back pain, you’re struggling with sciatica, or you simply want to know which type of mattress or pillow is best for back pain, we’ve got you covered below.
I think my habits are to blame for my back pain
Certain habits, like sitting for prolonged periods or sleeping in an unsupportive position, can lead to back pain. Here’s more information on habits that cause back pain and easy changes you can make to your routine to prevent and mitigate those aches.
A nighttime routine to ease back pain
Prep your body for pain-free sleep. Activities like meditation and shutting off your phone can go a long way toward making it easier to snooze. So follow this stress-relieving nighttime routine to get rid of tension in your back before you go to bed. (Bonus: It will calm your mind too!)
A chiropractor’s advice for sleeping better with lower back pain
Lower back pain is no picnic, especially when it interferes with your sleep. Saatva’s resident chiropractor shares five tips for dealing with lower back pain, including advice on choosing low-impact exercises that improve pain and how to build muscle strength and flexibility.
The best and worst sleep positions for back pain
Some sleep positions are better than others when it comes to back pain. From side sleeping to back sleeping to stomach sleeping, see which sleep positions are best for your back (and which ones to avoid).
Is your sleep position causing your back pain?
The way you sleep could be to blame for your back pain. Here’s what you need to know about the effects of sleep position on back pain, plus tips for using pillows to support your spine in every position while you sleep.
5 daytime habits to prevent back pain at night
Sitting all day long can leave you with sleep-disrupting back pain at night. Here’s what to do during the day for a pain-free back, from adding a lumbar support cushion to your office chair to trying a standing desk.
4 stretches to help with back pain
A nightly stretch practice is good for your brain—and your back. Add these back pain-easing stretches to your evening routine to wind down your body and mind. As if you needed another reason to get into child’s pose at the end of a long day!
