10/15/2025
Your sleep position could be adding stress to your spine and making your back pain worse. Try these simple adjustments for a better night’s rest:
1️⃣ Back sleeping → pillow under knees
This helps maintain the natural curve of your spine and reduces lower back strain.
2️⃣ Side sleeping → pillow between knees
Keeps your hips, pelvis, and spine aligned to ease pressure points.
3️⃣ Supportive mattress
A medium-firm mattress often provides the best balance of comfort and support.
4️⃣ Aligned pillow (head + spine)
Make sure your pillow keeps your neck in line with your back, not tilted forward or back.
5️⃣ Skip stomach sleeping
This position twists the spine and can increase neck and back pain.
Still waking up sore? Relief is possible.
📞 Call 805-209-4303 to schedule an evaluation with our spine specialists.