Side Sleeping Provides Superior Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Side sleeping is the best position for back pain relief, as it significantly reduces pain intensity and improves function compared to other sleeping positions in people with chronic low back pain.
- Significantly lowers pain in chronic low back pain patients versus other positions.
- Better aligns the spine and reduces lower back pressure.
| Claim | Scientific Observation | Impact Magnitude | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side sleeping reduces pain intensity | Compared to supine or prone in chronic low back pain | Significant reduction | Sevgi Demirdel et al. (2023), Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | ||
| Side sleeping aligns spine better | Decreases pressure on lower back | Measurable improvements | Sevgi Demirdel et al. (2023), Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | ||
| Side sleeping lowers disability | Better daily function reported | Notable decrease | Sevgi Demirdel et al. (2023), Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | ||
| Side sleeping as non-invasive management | Effective with pillow support in 60 adults | Key for pain relief | Sevgi Demirdel et al. (2023), Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation |