How to Sleep on Your Back Comfortably

Sleeping on your back can be very difficult to do all night but it can be a very comfortable position, if you do it correctly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A good cervical support neck pillow
• Knee elevator
• Supportive mattress

1. Choose a mattress that is not sagging in the center. Make sure your mattress is firm enough for you- you may like it extra firm or extra soft, but make sure it supports your spine comfortably without any sagging

2. 
    
   Cervical Traction Neck Pillow gives you good support in your neck while you sleep

   Place a cervical support neck pillow under your neck. Make sure your neck is not pushed way forward or too flat. Look for something that is proportional to your size (for example,if you are a petite framed individual, then choose a smaller pillow)

3. 
    
   A Knee elevator will help reduce lower back pain while you sleep on your back

   Place a knee elevator under your knees. You can use a knee elevator or positioning Wedge for excellent support for the reduction of lower back pain, circulatory problems, and Knee Pain

Resources

• Choosing the right cervical support neck pillow
• Positioning Products for relief of Low Back Pain
• Knee Elevator
• Cervical Traction Neck Pillow
• Linear Gravity Neck Pillow- Cervical Support Pillow

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on 5/12/2008 This would be a good position for a pregnant woman, I think. Thanks for a very informative article! 5 stars.