We all lead increasingly busy lives. The ongoing pandemic has only added to the pressure. All this stress we take on has to show up somewhere in the human body, and it does. On our backs. Do you have chronic back pain or know at least two people who do? Unfortunately, this is incredibly common as according to the Global Burden of Disease Study, back pain is the leading cause of disability across the globe.

What causes back pain?
Though it is a precursor to many disabilities, back pain by itself is not a disease and is caused by bad posture, excessive stress, or a poor lifestyle. So, the good news is that it can be managed and even prevented.

Let’s take a look at some sleeping positions that can help alleviate back pain.

1. Sleep on your side with a cushion between your knees
This can help align your hips, pelvis, and spine.

2. Sleep in the fetal position
This position is very helpful for those with a herniated disc (the condition leads to a disc being pushed out of its usual position). When you curl up and sleep in this position, the space between the vertebrae increases, increasing relief.

3. Sleep on your stomach
Place a pillow under your abdomen and pelvis and sleep on your stomach. You may skip a pillow under your head if it makes you feel uncomfortable or suffocated. This position is helpful for people with degenerative discs.

4. Sleep on your back
Place a pillow under your knees while you sleep on your back. Do this to ensure that the natural curvature of your spine is intact. Moreover, sleeping on your back helps maintain the alignment of your spine and your internal organs.

3 Great Mattresses for Relief from Back Pain
Now that you know what position is the right one for you, let’s take a look at the relationship between mattresses and pain and the best mattress for back pain. The wrong choice will mean you sleeping on a surface that is either too hard or too soft for you, leading to increased pain. An old or poor-quality mattress can also be lumpy, making it hard to get a good night’s sleep.

1. WinkBed
WinkBed is one of the best choices for individuals with bad backs because it does very well in the alignment and pressure relief areas. It is a hybrid mattress made using strong coils and contouring foam that support you even while you move. It is available in four levels of firmness and the luxury firm and the other firmer ones are ideal for back pain.

2. Saatva
The innerspring system in the Saatva mattress is great for back pain and provides both relief and support. There is added support from the double-layer coils and many layers of memory foam and polyfoam to ensure comfort and stability during sleep.

3. Nectar
The Premier Memory Foam Mattress from Nectar has a five-layer structure that supports body weight and lets side sleepers who have back pain have a peaceful night’s sleep. It has a shift-resistant lower cover that ensures stability even if you twist and turn in your sleep.