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There is no single best position to use for sleeping with a slipped or herniated disc and the Back pain that it causes. Perhaps the best answer to give is that someone with back ache caused by a herniated disc should find the position that causes the least amount of pain and greatest comfort, and stay in that position as long as it remains comfortable. If and when a comfortable position that reduces back pain starts to feel uncomfortable, then slowly and carefully search for a new posture that once again eases the pain of the slipped disc.
Some tips for finding that ideal position that reduces low back tension and pain so you can sleep:
- Lie down on the most firm surface you can tolerate - sometimes placing a small sheet of plywood under the mattress is enough; sometimes lying on the floor with a few layers of blanket will do the trick; sometimes lying on a carpeted floor will feel much better to the back
- Move slowly to find a comfortable position because when the back is injured it can be painful and dangerous to move too quickly
- Avoid sleeping face down, since this will cause a twist in the back to develop that can aggravate a slipped or herniated disc
- Lie face up or on either side, with arms and legs held in whatever position is comfortable
- Tiny movement or bending of hips or knees can change the tension in the low back and reduce disc pressure, so experiment by making very small changes in how the hips and legs are positioned for greatest relief
- Use an ice pack on the low back while you are lying down to reduce swelling of the injured disc
- Lie face up, with one or both knees bent and feet flat on the bed to reduce low back tension
- Lie face up, with one or two pillows placed below the calf muscles so that the knees are bent slightly while the knees and hips are bent slightly to reduce low back tension
- Place a thin pillow or a folded towel under one hip and then the other to determine if supporting and raising the pelvis slightly can reduce low back tension
- Experiment freely to alter your sleeping posture in as many ways as your imagination allows until you find a more comfortable position
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What is the best position to sleep in with a slipped disc?
The best sleeping position for a slightly herniated disk is on an individual's back. Sleeping on the back extends the vertebrae and relieves the pressure on the spine.
When did Slipped Disc Records end?
Slipped Disc Records ended in 2008.
When was Slipped Disc Records created?
Slipped Disc Records was created in 1982.
What are the release dates for Snoops - 1999 Slipped Disc?
Snoops - 1999 Slipped Disc was released on: USA: 2000
Do headaches come with a slipped disk?
They can, especially if the slipped disc is in the neck.
What are the side effects of a slipped disc on weiners Nerve damage and potty problems?
A slipped disc can cause nerve damage and potty problems.
What is a herniated or ruptured intervertebral disc also called?
It is popularly known as a slipped disc
What are other names for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
Which part is involved in a slipped disc?
A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disc, occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the tougher outer layer. This can put pressure on nearby nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the back and legs.
Operation performed to relieve the symptoms of a slipped disc?
laminectomy
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The Donna Reed Show - 1958 Slipped Disc 8-13 was released on: USA: 9 December 1965
What are the symptoms of a slipped disc in cats?
It's unlikely that a cat would have a slipped disc for two reasons: a) cats have short lives (what are the chances of a 14 year old human having a slipped disc?) b) cats are not bipedal organisms, therefore the pressure on their discs is minimal compared to ours. However, if a cat were to have a slipped disc, the symptoms would be impossible to determine without an MRI, as we cannot ask our cats to describe how they feel. If you suspect your cat of having a slipped disc, then take it to a vet. Though I should mention that any pinched nerve in a cat is more likely caused by a cyst than a herniation.
