How to sleep with spinal canal stenosis

• 20 December 1403

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Did you know that the way people sleep at night can help improve or aggravate diseases? We must say that the simplest activities you do day and night have an effect on the treatment and emergence of some complications. For example, people with spinal canal stenosis should never sleep in a way that causes pressure on the spine. With the correct implementation of the spinal canal stenosis sleeping method, we can see a reduction in pain and inflammation. But you can also use non-invasive methods to treat spinal canal stenosis completely and without surgery.

Ofog Roshan Physiotherapy With the help of its experts, the most up-to-date scientific techniques and equipped devices are ready to provide treatment services to patients. For a free consultation, you can contact the specialists of this physiotherapy clinic in Saadat Abad, Tehran.

In the rest of the article, we would like to describe the optimal position of the body in sleep for patients with spinal canal stenosis. So we invite you to accompany us to the end of our article.

How to sleep with spinal canal stenosis

Pain, numbness, tingling, especially in the lower limbs, reduced range of motion and incontinence in urine and feces are among the important symptoms of spinal canal stenosis. The way you sleep during the day and night has a great effect on the aggravation or reduction of symptoms. Because poor posture can increase the pressure on the spinal cord. As a result, the patient's condition worsens. In the following, we are going to examine different sleep conditions for this category of patients.

Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees

This position can help maintain the natural curvature of the spine and reduce pressure on the lower back. Placing a pillow between the knees can improve the alignment of the pelvis and spine and reduce pressure on the nerves.

Sleeping on the back with a pillow under the knees

This position can help reduce the pressure on the spine. By placing a pillow under the knees, the back is slightly bent and the pressure on the spinal canal is reduced.

Using suitable mattresses

Semi-firm or firm mattresses are recommended for better back support. These mattresses can maintain the proper alignment of the spine and reduce pressure points. Also, the use of adjustable beds makes the patient sleep in a position that puts the least pressure on the spine.

Neck and spine alignment

Using pillows that keep the neck and spine in proper alignment is of great importance. Pillows with the right height can reduce the pressure on the neck and upper back.

Avoid sleeping on your stomach

Sleeping on your stomach can disrupt the natural curvature of the spine and put more pressure on the back. If you are used to this position, it is better to make changes or use a thin pillow under the abdomen to reduce the arch of the back.

By following these tips and choosing the right sleeping position, you can reduce the symptoms of spinal canal stenosis and have a more comfortable sleep.

Too much turning of the body in sleep

Some people toss and turn a lot during sleep. This leads to nerve irritation. Using several pillows or side supports while sleeping can prevent the body from rotating to a great extent.

Creating healthy sleeping habits

Before going to sleep, it is better to do stretching exercises to reduce muscle tension. We suggest you discuss this with your doctor. Also, the environment has a great impact on the quality of sleep. Try to sleep in quiet, dark, noise-free environments with the right temperature.

If you have inflammation in the pain area, according to your physical condition and doctor's prescription, you can use a heating pad or ice pack. This method has a positive effect on reducing inflammation.

Spinal canal stenosis exercise after waking up

Exercising for spinal stenosis after waking up can reduce the pressure on the spine. We suggest that you perform the movements correctly and if you feel pain or weakness during the exercise, stop the exercise immediately and discuss this issue with the doctor. Pay attention to the movement below.

• Lie on your back and bend your knees.
• Bring one of the knees with your hand slowly towards the chest.
• Be in this position for about 10-15 seconds and then slowly lower the knee.
• Repeat this movement again for the other leg.

This exercise is the movement of the knee to the chest, the purpose of which is to stretch the back muscles and reduce the tension in the vertebrae of the spine, especially in the lower parts. For more exercises, check out the exercise article for spinal stenosis.

Sleep more comfortably with the key to spinal stenosis management

The way you work day and night has a great impact on the reduction or severity of diseases. Some people who struggle with relatively painful diseases such as spinal canal stenosis should pay more attention to their body position before and after sleep. For example, sleeping on your side takes pressure off the spine. If sleeping on the stomach causes problems with the curvature of the spine. By observing and paying attention to the activities during the day and night, you can reduce the symptoms of spinal canal stenosis to a great extent.

Afq Roshan is a good physiotherapy in Saadat Abad, Tehran, which provides treatment services for spinal canal stenosis with the help of its experts and equipped devices. You can call 02188686800 for a free consultation. Also ask your questions. Undoubtedly, the experts will respond as soon as possible.

2 answers

1. Hello, good time Unfortunately, I sleep on my stomach and feel pain after waking up. It takes time to fix the way I sleep. Thank you for your good article Reply

   1. Hello, good time If you create healthy habits in your life, especially when doing activities and sleeping, you will undoubtedly see positive effects on the healing process.

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