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Back Pain and Sleep - Finding Comfortable Sleeping Positions

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Sleeping without back pain or neck pain might only be a matter of finding the positions that support your spine. Experiment with pillows to find positions that are comfortable and do not cause back pain or neck pain.
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  1. Back Pain and Comfortable Sleeping PositionsSupporting your back with pillows may help to avoid or minimize back pain due to sleep positions.
  2. Back Pain and Sleep - Support Your Hip, Spine and NeckBy providing support to your back and neck during sleep, you may be able to avoid or minimize pain.
  3. Back Pain and Sleep - Take Strain Off Lower Back AreaUse a pillow under your knees to take strain off your low back. This may help you avoid back pain.
  4. Back Pain and Sleep - Pillows Under the Legs May Help You Avoid Back PainPillows under the legs may help reduce or eliminate low back strain and subsequent back pain.
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