How does sciatica sleep position can alleviate

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We will feel sciatica in many times, so at this time, we must pay more attention to the sitting position, sleeping position and lying position. If these positions are not correct, it is likely to bring burden to the sciatic nerve. Let's talk about how the sleeping position can relieve sciatica.

How does sciatica sleep position can alleviate

First: sleep on your back is the sleeping posture most people are used to. Sleep on your back can make your waist get enough rest. But if you suffer from sciatica or intervertebral disc herniation, you will feel uncomfortable after sleeping on your back for a period of time, because the lumbar spine can't bend naturally. Therefore, when such patients sleep on their backs, they may as well pad a pillow under the knee, which can greatly reduce the pain and discomfort.

Second: sleeping on the side is an ideal sleeping position, because the spine is arched when sleeping on the side, the muscles are relaxed, and the pressure on the spine is relatively reduced. But when sleeping on the side, the whole body weight is supported by the shoulder and pelvis, and the blood circulation is easy to be compressed, resulting in arm acid, numbness and pain. When sleeping on the side, you can put a pillow between your legs to improve your comfort.

Third: lie down to sleep can reduce the pressure of lumbar spine, feel more comfortable, so many patients with low back pain will take a lie down position. But patients with spondylolisthesis spine is not suitable for excessive straightening, it is best not to sleep on the stomach, can sleep on the back of the waist and tied a rolled up towel, can greatly reduce the burden of the spine.

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The above is a summary of the various sleeping postures of sciatica, so if you often feel sciatica, you should use these sleeping postures, so that the nerve will not be oppressed, so as to make the disease worse, the patient's pain more serious.