How to Improve Your Sleep Posture

Do you wake up every morning with back pain? Your sleep posture might be the culprit! Just like maintaining good posture during the day is important, having the right posture while you sleep is essential too. But how do you know if your sleep posture is bad when you’re sleeping? And more importantly, how can you fix it?

The first thing you want to do is make sure your mattress supports the natural curve of your spine. If you think your mattress is the main issue with your back pain, find out what mattress is best based on how you sleep. And head on over to your local Mattress Hub. With free delivery, and our one-year comfort guarantee, we can have you sleeping on a mattress that’s supportive, comfortable, and aligns with your sleeping position. However, if your mattress is still new and you know that’s not the issue, here are some tips on how you can improve your sleep posture.

If you’re a side sleeper, having your knees stacked on top of each other could cause your spine to twist and can create pressure on your lower back and/or pelvis. Placing a firm pillow between your knees can help align your lower spine with your hips and relieve the extra pressure. You also want to have your head and shoulders aligned. Using a pillow to slightly raise your head will help keep your upper back and neck aligned properly. If you find your ribs and pelvis aren’t aligned, you might consider using a lumbar support suction or waist pillow under your waist for upper and lower back support. If you enjoy sleeping in the fetal position, make sure you don’t curl up too tight. This can restrict breathing and leave you with a sore back.

For back sleepers, you want to maintain the natural curve of your spine. You can do this by placing a pillow beneath your knees to help reduce stress on your lower back. If you feel pressure on your lower back, you can try a small rolled towel under your waist to help find the right alignment. The pillow you use should also support your head and neck. Use a pillow that helps you keep the natural curve of your neck and shoulders. You don’t want your neck up too high or too low as that can cause neck and upper back pain.

Sleeping on your stomach can cause a lot of strain on your back and neck from your spine being out of alignment. If you sleep on your stomach you want to sleep with a pillow that is flat, or no pillow at all to keep your neck in line. You can also reduce the stress on your back by placing a flat pillow under your stomach or pelvis. However, you need to try and avoid sleeping on your stomach as much as possible.

If you take a mattress that provides the comfort and support you need and combine that with proper sleep posture, you’ll get a deep restorative sleep that will have you waking up feeling refreshed, rested, and ready to take on the world! When you shop at your local Mattress Hub you can choose from a wide variety of top brands like Purple, Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, and more. Plus, we offer free delivery in the state of Kansas, and our famous one-year comfort guarantee will ensure you are happy with your mattress and are getting improved sleep. So stop by one of our locations, and visit our website to see what mattress can help you have the proper sleep posture.