Position: Prone

For optimal relaxation of the back muscles during the night, the spine should be supported in its natural position as much as possible. This is best achieved when lying on your side or back.

If the sleeping surface prevents the spine from maintaining its natural alignment, the body seeks alternative sleeping positions during the night that cause less muscle tension.

Many people, especially women, try to sleep on their stomachs because their waist, which is narrower than their shoulders and hips, bends inward when lying on their side, causing pain in the lower back or even the neck. However, sleeping on the stomach is not a good choice. In this position, the lower back becomes severely arched.

In contrast, some sleepers try to reduce the hollow back by placing their hands under their stomach or bending one leg to the side. This leads to numb hands and additional muscle tension in the lower back, triggered by the tilting of the pelvis. If this is compounded by rotation of the cervical spine due to turning the head to the side, pain is inevitable.

A properly fitted mattress allows for a relaxed side and back sleeping position.