Better sleep with chiropractic care
When you go to sleep, you lose conscious control over your body and you can potentially end up tucking your pelvis in or twisting your spine. Any existing back pains can get further aggravated, resulting in a restless night so you can get a better sleep with chiropractic care.
Here are some sleeping tips that can help prevent stresses on your spine, keep your back relaxed and create a healing environment.
Find a good sleeping position
An important element in dealing with lower back pains while resting is your sleeping position. You want to be mindful of your spine’s resting position and try your best to keep it neutral.
Be sure to have a pillow that supports both the head and the neck. Finding the right pillow is crucial in keeping your spine in complete alignment throughout the night. Make sure your pillow is sturdy enough that your neck is aligned with the rest of your spine, while sleeping on your back or side. Be sure the space beneath your neck is completely filled to support its curve. Double check that the pillow is firm enough to support this alignment throughout your sleep.
Sleeping in the fetal position with knees drawn towards the chest at 90 degrees, is a good sleeping position. Sleeping on your side also helps keep the neck in line with your spine. Keeping a pillow between your knees also helps to stabilise the hips. If you prefer to sleep on your back, be sure to properly align your body from head to toe and prop your knees up with a small pillow.
If you are ever in doubt, please contact us at Luton Chiropractic Clinic and we will be happy to advise your on the best set up for you so you can get better sleep with chiropractic care.