The Student Room Group

This discussion is now closed.

Check out other Related discussions

Sleeping positions

Hey!!

Just wondering...which sleeping positions are the best as I suffer from backache.

Thanks
Reply 1
Avatar for Dickie
Dickie
1
in bed
People with bad backs are supposed to be best on a flat, hard surface. I heard it helps to have the knees raised a bit too because otherwise it can get uncomfortable.
Reply 3
Avatar for AT82
AT82
I find the best way to get rid of an bad back is to go an a very old bus (Magic Bus for anybody in Manchester) it always seems to help. The terrible ride seems to put everything back to place.
amazingtrade
I find the best way to get rid of an bad back is to go an a very old bus (Magic Bus for anybody in Manchester) it always seems to help. The terrible ride seems to put everything back to place.


Magic Bus?

What the hell...
Reply 5
Avatar for nero076
nero076
wigman15
Hey!!

Just wondering...which sleeping positions are the best as I suffer from backache.

Thanks



I suggest this:

Lie on your side, with side of face against pillow. Have legs raised up towards your head slightly (the position you'd take if you were sitting in a chair, but lieing down). And place a pillow between your legs so that your hips aren't as swivelled, this may be what gives you backache.
Reply 6
Avatar for wigman15
wigman15
OP
1
I'll try that..thanks.

I normally sleep on my front (on my stomach). I was told by a friend that this is one of the worst positions...is this true?
Reply 7
Avatar for AT82
AT82
Magic Buses are stagecoache's student buses. They are very old mostly from the early 80's. They are pretty much the oldest buses in running in Manchester now.

http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/ewm/ic14/41tnm.jpg
Reply 8
Avatar for nero076
nero076
wigman15
I'll try that..thanks.

I normally sleep on my front (on my stomach). I was told by a friend that this is one of the worst positions...is this true?



yes, as far as I know this is not at all good.
Reply 9
Avatar for caius
caius
try sleepin on the floor for at least a week, with a duvet (not blanket) in between you and the floor. and a duvet on top of you.

it does wonders!
Reply 10
Avatar for wigman15
wigman15
OP
1
Thanks. I will definitely try it once Xmas is over.
Reply 11
Avatar for LPK
LPK
20
wigman15
Hey!!

Just wondering...which sleeping positions are the best as I suffer from backache.

Thanks

any as long as long as your back is not straight
Reply 12
Avatar for byb3
byb3
8
You should be more concerned about the way that you sit instead of the way you sleep.
Reply 13
Avatar for GK1
GK1
try to keep your spine straight at all times be it sleeping, sitting or anything (even walking). try some easy exercises/physio like lying flat on your back and lifting both your feet to a small height and slowly descending. that is what i was prescribed with when i had a sore back.

better consult a physio and ask for some simple rules.

GK1

Related discussions

Latest

Trending

Trending

Articles for you