Health Tip: Keep Bedtime Back Pain at Bay

(HealthDay News) — Back pain is a common reason for poor sleep. So taking steps to alleviate or prevent pain can help you sleep better.

The National Sleep Foundation suggests:

If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees to help alleviate back pain.
If you’re a stomach sleeper, place a pillow under your belly.
If you’re a side sleeper, use a pillow between your knees.
Invest in a new mattress. Choose one that’s firm or medium-firm for more support. Or plant a sheet of beneath your existing mattress.
Get out of bed slowly and gently. Instead of sitting straight up, roll onto your side, push up with your hands and swing your legs over the side.
Exercise regularly, making sure to perform strengthening exercises that focus on your back and core.