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Comfort Tips for Back-Sleepers

Getting comfortable at night as you lie in bed is a unique experience for everybody. People fall asleep in all kinds of positions and what is most comfortable for one person may not be for another. These different positions do different things to our bodies as well, impacting alignment, circulation and pressure. Back sleepers make up a major chunk of the sleeping populace, and there are a few things these people can do to have the most comfortable sleeping experience possible.

For back sleepers, it all starts with the pillow. A pillow that has too much height, also known as loft, puts the head and neck at a downward angle, propping it up too much for all-night comfort. A pillow with too much loft can leave a back-sleeper with neck soreness in the morning or even all day. Pillows custom made for back sleepers are typically softer and feature a lower profile than a side-sleeper would want. This allows the head to rest in a straighter position in line with the spine and cradles the neck and shoulders.

The most common complaint people have about their mattresses and pillows is waking up with back pain. For back-sleepers, alleviating this may be done in a couple ways. A back pain pillow is a useful bolster that can lend support to the small of the back during the night. These can be as large or as small as desired and most are made in an oval shape to keep them from rolling away during the night.

Another comfort addition people don’t always consider is a leg pillow. These can help with circulation and take pressure off the lower back. They can be large pillows, body pillows or even specially designed wedges, but any sort of boost is often of benefit to back sleepers.

If sleeping on your back is your preferred nighttime position, consider these options as a way of getting even better rest.