Princess of Egypt asked:


Hello, there. You know how sometimes all the pain from the day collects when you tuck in bed ready to sleep. Sometimes, I have lower back pain as I lay in bed. What is the best position to sleep? Should i sleep on my back with my back straight? Should I sleep on my side? Or should I sleep on the tummy?
Thanks a lot!

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Princess of Egypt asked:


Hello, there. You know how sometimes all the pain from the day collects when you tuck in bed ready to sleep. Sometimes, I have lower back pain as I lay in bed. What is the best position to sleep? Should i sleep on my back with my back straight? Should I sleep on my side? Or should I sleep on the tummy?
Thanks a lot!

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Annette T asked:


I did not strain it. I do not have to use the bathroom. I am not on my period for another week and a half. It is a dull constant pain, sometimes a bit strong enough for me to hold my breath. The pain is on my left side abdomen, lower stomach, in my left pelvic area and mid to lower back all on the left side.

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Adeel B asked:


I am 45 year old. And i work 10-12 hors a day. I have very minor pain in my lower back . Is there any reccomendation or any exercise i can do to help it get better.

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Amy K asked:


My husband had a sudden pain in his lower back. After a few minutes of activity he could not move because the pain was so bad. He is now laying in bed and can barely move due to the pain. Due to insurance he cannot get to a doctor until morning. Does any one know what the cause of this could be and anything to alleviate his pain til he gets to the doctor?

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honeybear asked:


I stand on a hard floor for 8 hours a day (everyday) at work. By the time I go home my back is hurting so bad I find it hard to stand up-right and walk. Back belts are not allowed. Is there anything I can do to ease the pain while I’m working?

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BJLP asked:


I’m 14 years old and I’ve had pretty bad back pain for a wile. It’s mostly on my left side of my spinal cord but my muscle on the upper right side of my spinal cord i get really bad cramps. What could be causing this and how can i fix it?

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7 Responses to “What is the best sleeping position when you have lower back pain?

  1. She She Says:

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    When that happens to me I get up and take a couple of aspirins..Go back to bed and lay on my tummy…It also feels pretty good to lay on my back and pull my knees into my chest so my lower back is touching the floor..But not too comfortable to sleep…lol…Might try your side with a pillow between your knees too…ss

  2. mama bear Says:

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    sleep on your back with your knees raised with 1-2pillows, or on your side with your knees bent and raised slightly (kinda like the fetal position). you’ll feel horrible if you sleep on your tummy.

  3. allfedup05 Says:

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    Well, i have the same problem but it is because i have a protruding disk and a pinched nerve in my lower back. I find a few different positions helpful. one is while you are laying on your back, put some pillows under your knees to elevate your legs up a bit. second, i have a boyfriend so i use him, but you can use a big pillow or body pillow while laying on your side, almost on your stomach, and put one leg up over the pillow. Both of these positions work for me. Just remember, refrain from sleeping on your stomach all the way. It puts too much stress on your lower back. i hope either of these ideas work for you. Let me know.

  4. BUPPY'S MEME Says:

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    It depends on the reason for the pain. I broke my back several years ago and for me I hurt less if I lay on my back with my knees flexed and my feet flat on the bed. I hope this helps. I know how much you can suffer from this.

  5. missingora Says:

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    I’ve lived with lower back problems for many years. My doctors recommend sleeping on my side with a pillow between my knees. They say to never sleep on my stomach and if I sleep on my back, I can hardly move in the morning so that doesn’t work.

  6. norelief13 Says:

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    The quality of the mattress is super important. (I like my tempurpedic as it really helped my leg and back problems) The old advice about a super hard mattress is actually wrong.
    You need support under the lumbar arch. Try a little rolled towel right in the small of the back to support the lower back when you sleep on your back.
    Sleeping on the tummy often makes low back pain worse.
    If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees so your spine is straight and not sagging or twisted.

  7. sanki Says:

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    On your back.Massaging the back muscles by applying pressure will reduce the pain.Apply an icepack to the affected area. This will make the area numb and reduce the pain or apply a hot water bottle, heating pad or a warm compress to the painful area of the back .Sometimes alternating a warm compress and an icepack will reduce the pain faster. More details and remedies at

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