The Best Sleeping Position For Herniated Discs & Bulging Discs

The Best Sleeping Position For Herniated Disc & Bulging Discs

We need to get good sleep, especially if our bodies are dealing with higher inflammation, stress, and pain.

But sleeping with pain from a herniated disc or bulging disc can be brutal. Sleeping should be a time of recovery but creates more stress and pain for our already sore backs.

By now, you have scoured the internet searching for the best sleeping position for lower back pain, but I am here to tell you that search will never produce fruit. It will only try to fit you into a box you don’t belong in.

In today’s video, I will break down what “the best sleeping position” consists of and how to find this best position for yourself despite your herniated disc, bulging disc, or post spinal surgery.

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What Are The Best Sleeping Positions For Lower Back Pain?

After 3 seconds of searching, this question on Google and I turn into a rage monster….

There is no ONE position for sleeping when it comes to navigating herniated discs, bulging discs, or life post fusion.

I don’t talk about this much, but there was a time when I slept on the floor after rupturing my L5-S1 Disc because that was the only way I could sleep without waking up with high levels of sensitivity.

You won’t find that suggestion anywhere on the top results in Google.

So what are the best positions to sleep for herniated and bulging discs?

Well, it started with understanding what causes pain during the day. Odds are, whatever causes pain during the day will be the WORST position to hold yourself to while you sleep.

This video breaks down how exactly to find the best position for you.

Spoiler Alert: All sleeping positions can be both good and bad, depending on who you’re talking to.

What Is My Go-To Sleeping Position After Rupturing My L5-S1 Disc?

For me sleeping on my side was a game-changer. I would have to switch from side to side and sleep on various surfaces, but sleeping on my stomach was out of the question for years and brutal on my back.

This is what worked for me and my situation.

Your best bet would be to get a good understanding of what positions cause pain with your herniated disc and think more about how you can keep yourself from getting into that position while you sleep.