What tips should I know about sleeping?

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Sleep is an important part of good health. It refreshes both your body and your mind. Get a full night’s rest. Everyone has different needs for sleep, but 7 to 8 hours a night is generally necessary to function well. Many people sleep better if they get up and go to bed at the same time each day. You will probably sleep better if you avoid alcohol and caffeine for several hours before bedtime.

Do your best to control stress. Everyone feels stress, and you can’t avoid it. However, you can counter it by finding ways to relax. Relaxing will help you to sleep better. Sleeping well will help you deal with stress. Exercising is one of the best ways of coping with stress. It also happens to be helpful for low back pain. Get at least a little exercise every day. Regular exercise helps to reduce stress, improves your overall health, and can help your low back pain.

Some people believe that a firm mattress is best for back support. Others prefer a softer mattress that allows your body to sink in a bit. If you find your mattress too soft, try putting a thick sheet of plywood between the mattress and the box spring. If you find your mattress too hard, try using a thick bed cover with padding to make it softer.

There are many types of beds available, and several claim to help low back pain. Although special features like memory foam seem appealing, there is no convincing research to support those claims. To a large degree this is a matter of personal preference. If you find your mattress uncomfortable, regardless of the reason, that can be enough to interfere with your sleep.

Most people with low back pain find it best to sleep on their backs or sides. If you sleep on your back, you may find it more comfortable to support the low back with a rolled up towel or pillow under your knees. Another position that supports the back well is lying on your side in a fetal position, with a pillow between your knees.

 
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