The best sleeping position is usually the one you can hold comfortably for hours. Still, a few tweaks help many people with back and hip pain.
On your side
Place a pillow between your knees to keep your hips level, and choose a pillow that keeps your head in line with your spine.
On your back
A small pillow under the knees can ease pressure on the lower back.
On your stomach
This position often twists the neck. If you cannot sleep any other way, use a very thin pillow.
If you wake with pain most mornings, or pain wakes you at night, book a visit so we can look into why.
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