I currently have a double curvature in my spine, and some nights my back is so sore and sensitive that I’m up until noon the next day because I just can’t handle laying on my back or sides.
When this happens I usually relent and sleep on my stomach for a night or two. Will this make my curvature worse in the long run? Or is there any way others have found to sleep that help?
I currently sleep with a pillow under my head, side and between my legs and it just doesn’t help some nights.
Will laying on my stomach mess with my scoliosis?
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- 3+ months ago by Thylafrit...
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- night, double, back, sensitive, stomach, spine, laying, noon, days, day
Answers (1)
I have no medical knowledge, but you really should study some books about nutrition because it often helps. Your spine is made of calcium and vitamin D. The pads between the discs are made of vitamin C. The muscles that pull the bones into line depend on magnesium to make them strong. A deficiency of any of these nutrients can cause many problems and doctors often are unable to diagnose them. You need to study the subject so you know how to eat right.
Magnesium deficiency is quite common in the USA. Magnesium strengthens muscles, calms nerves, stops cramps, and fights infections. Get epsom salt. It is cheap, five bux for a year's supply. Put a dose in a glass with water to cover and stir until it dissolves. Fill the glass with lemonade and drink it. You can take it without the lemonade but you won't like the taste. Milk of magnesia is more expensive but nicer tasting and gentler laxative action. Your choice.
Another possibility is that you have a lousy mattress. You might want to consider getting a full wave water bed. Except you can't have one if there is a cat in the house. An air mattress is almost as good and quite cheap, but usually has to be replaced every year or so.
So why did you ask? You apparently don't want to hear anything you don't already know.
I asked for a sleeping position, not a list of deficiencies. The last few sentences were helpful but that’s about it.
Ok. I'm glad I was able to help a little bit.
Ok. I'm glad I was able to help a little bit.
I’ve had all of my deficiencies checked and fixed. I sleep with a mattress cover recommended by my doctor to help support my spine as well. I don’t really see how “Will this sleeping position hurt me in the long term.” Turned into a long post about deficiencies I don’t have.