Sleeping in the right position

Sleeping in the right position is also one of the simple ways to help repel sciatica pain. Therefore, patients can adjust their sleeping position to reduce pain and unwanted side effects when waking up from sleep. Sleep positions to relieve sciatica include lying on the side. You can lie on your side without pain, to support the upper leg, the patient needs to clamp a thin pillow between the knees.

The reclining position also helps maintain the natural curve of the spine, the sciatic nerve and the rest of the body are relaxed. Patients should put a soft pillow under the knee so that the nerve is not stretched and sleep better. In addition, the sleeping space should also be improved, such as a mattress with moderate elasticity, not too hard and too soft, and a cool, quiet, dark bedroom that will have a deeper and better sleep.