Top Tips For Side Sleepers To Get The Best Night's Sleep!

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@Graeaeae]

this is stuff I desperately need to learn now that I am exiting my 20's I no longer have that durability or healing factor. Apparently years of being a side sleeper without this advice is only viable for the young. I have ibuprofen for the shoulder pain now but thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I am gonna talk about sleep positions with people more often now cause I know some people with pains in the morning that stay through the day and then just their lives

[@gitsiegoo]

I love how your videos are straightforward and to the point. The way you explain things is easy to understand and your personality makes your videos enjoyable to watch. Also, I love dogs. Thank you for your helpful videos. 💜

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome 🐾

[@gaypreator8547]

After wrestling with all the side issues, knee ligament surgery, broken legs, amputation; I have become a back sleeper and slightly elevate my knees.

[@PaulaZF]

Years ago I had a book, Maggie's Back Book by Maggie Lettvin. She recommended for people with lower back issues to sleep on your side and bring your knees up towards a fetal position. That opens up your lower spine allowing for blood flow to the discs and healing as you sleep. I've found this helpful over the years. Please let me know if you don't recommend this. Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

That's basically what I show in the video, but bringing the knees up too much can cause impingement/irritation at the hips though. So usually around 90 degrees or slightly less is best.

[@28bull]

I will try this. I am a 67y/o guy with a history of multiple ortho surgeries and significant arthritis I usually sleep in three hour chunks until I have to walk off pain. It stinks to not get consecutive hours of sleep. I have a sleep number bed and use 35 on my left and 50 when I shift to my right. I wake up feeling like I got hit with a truck and need to walk just to shake the pain. It has an adverse effect on my mental outlook.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope it helps.

[@francis_clavel]

You are amazing! You literally have a video for every kind of pain I have. Thank you soooo much for sharing this :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! 😎

[@Mantisman6233]

I have a bad back and discovered through trial and error all of your suggestions except the hip support over the last 20 years. I never thought about the hip support and I do frequently get hip pain. I'm going to give it a whirl tonight.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope it helps.

[@witoldyna]

Just what I was looking for. I started using buckwheat pillow and it helped with my neck pain (and my headaches) but we went through 4 mattresses and my back is hurting so much it wakes me up at night. I will try pillow method and I hope it helps because I’m not even 40 and already can’t stand my back pain 😔

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope it helps too.

[@Lilac96]

Hi! Do you get pain every night?

[@peterpetrelli77]

Cute dog 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks 🐾

[@Andy-sh9eq]

Awwww what a nice doggy

[@jessjenkins5474]

Thanks Dr Jo! This is how I've been sleeping for years and I love it. Though the rolled up towel was one I hadn't thought of...im going to try it 😃🙌💗

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@anndorar1383]

thanks, just learned something new! I thought if your shoulder or hip is hurting youd always want sleep on the opposite side, i hadnt thought about the pressure that puts on it.😃

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@heidimoffett7590]

I think if I incorporated more pillows it would help with my leg and shoulder pain from side sleeping (back is worse in other ways), but I can't figure out how to do that and be under the covers. It looks so easy without covers...

[@darkstar189]

Might sound weird but I have found I sleep better with less covers. I used to sleep with at least 3 covers (sheet,blanket,comforter) and while I liked the heavy feeling of being covered, I think it was really restrictive on my body. I’m suddenly waking up with less aches and pains just using one lightweight blanket. Now I want to mix that with this video and see how I sleep.

[@mefood360]

Greetings Dr Jo.. it will be great if you do series of exercises.and stretches for elderly.folks...especially with conditions.like polios, or injuries.etc..also.for.old.age .without leaving the house. Can be done in the living room and bedroom.. I saw few elder. They are clueless.about the need on daily stretches..

[@AskDoctorJo]

I actually have several. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info, and you can use the search tool (the magnifying glass) under the banner on the right side to find specific videos/topics.

[@jackwhelan869]

I already sleep with a body pillow. I may need to try that towel. I’ve been waking up at 0300 every morning with lower back pain.

[@belindaweber7999]

I've used a long body pillow in the past and it was comfy, my question is, how do I also keep cool in the summer with all the pillow heat build up? I live in Western Australia, where in summer it gets easily over 35°c+ day n night for days in a row, and not all homes have air conditioning.

[@jessjenkins5474]

I'm in Western Australia too! Hello 😃 I've seen those cooling blankets advertised online, I've wondered if they would work

[@territimmons8482]

Thank you!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@ma.ceciliabayles5582]

Thanks for the information doc.❤😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Dodo-td1pg]

How can I lock side sleeping position? I tried putting myself between a wall and a heavy pillow, but I always end up pushing the heavy pillow away, moving my body, and sleeping on back. Very cute dog pillow btw.

[@davidbowl9650]

I heard if you tape a tennis ball to your back for a few weeks your body will learn not to go on its back

[@ElemuntDesign]

Hi, thank you for the amazing videos, one question.. is the shoulder supposed to be rolled slightly forwards in this position? Im having a hard time trying to grasp it on my bed, i cant tell if youre supposed to rest on the shoulder bump itself or have it slightly roll inwards so im a little more onto the shoulder blade, thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks. It really shouldn't be rolled inwards as that can cause shoulder impingement.

[@BigGroupHug]

Informative

[@Annikichan]

This is basically how I'm sleeping already. I actually have a full-body bolster. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but these days, if I sleep on my left side, I get pins and needles in my left hand the next day 😞Meanwhile, sleeping on my right side does not seem ideal either as I have shoulder bursitis (and I can't fall asleep on my back).

[@JenniferMarnies-e7b]

Thanks for this video,❤

[@andrewbueller5894]

Where’d you get the booster pillow?

[@ronaldtan6119]

Can you suggest exercise for Pudendal Neuralgia?

[@instakid05]

Ma'am, Tens unit will help chondromalacia patella pain?

[@deborah3912]

pillow recommendations doc? what happens when you turn in your sleep, most of us move in our sleep.

[@inderbhatia1963]

Doctor can i use countor pillow as the neck curve is painful when I get up. I prefer sleeping on left side. Please reply

[@Cherokee92]

And this is why it's beneficial as a grown adult to sleep with stuffed animals!

[@marykoch1666]

Hi Dr 2 ruptures 8 hour surgery in my cervical spine 3 years ago. Asked surgeon how this happened to me. He said looked like it had been coming on for a long time and added sleeping position! I'm a stomach sleeper. Can fall asleep on sides but wake up and go to stomach. Was told I was born with a shirt spine and small vertebrae and its hereditary. I'm facing another surgery soon. Bone on bone at L5 and S1. I so enjoy your videos and use the prayer stretch and others. Thank you

[@marykoch1666]

Short spine

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad you have found some stretches that help.

[@dannymeslier6658]

What if it actually is the down shoulder that's uncomfortable rather than the top one?

[@samandahalliburton1809]

I’ve been looking for a bolster for years. Can you share any info about it or link?? Thx

[@AskDoctorJo]

I got mine from Amazon. If you search "yoga bolster" you should be able to find some similar ones.

[@nothembangoma3213]

I wonder for my knee pain to fold it on my sleep how cause it's always paining

[@narimanshokouhi6426]

Hello, I have tinnitus. Of course, my neck muscles also have problems. Are they related?

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have a video for cervical tinnitus. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info, and you can use the search tool (the magnifying glass) under the banner on the right side to find specific videos/topics.

[@uwillbe]

Are wedge pillows good for side sleepers?

[@sirus312]

What mattress is this?

[@kyliedawn9839]

I am a side sleeper where my arm goes above my head and under the pillow. Any tips for better shoulder care with that?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Having the correct height of the pillow to help support the neck and shoulder is key. Keeping the spine in good alignment, and having the shoulders stacked (so you are not rolling forward or back) will make it less stressful on the shoulder joint. Think of a tower of blocks, if you keep them directly on one another, the tower is stable, but if you have any of them slightly forward or backward, it makes it wobbly and unstable. Also, having a mattress that is firm, but supportive to help take pressure off the shoulder area really helps.

[@lizhall2961]

Would these tips work if you are a slide sleeper but have to sleep with your head elevated?

[@EricaGamet]

I am a side sleeper and started sleeping on a wedge. I got it for sleeping sitting up after surgery, then used it on the gentle slope when I had a really bad cold (couldn't breathe otherwise). Turns out I love it that way and sleep like the dead all night long now. I have a pillow as well, and one for my "up" arm (like she showed), and a long pillow from my knees to my feet. I make sure my spine is straight, so my hip is at the bottom of the wedge and my head is near the top. Try a wedge!

[@gh0stkat440]

Hi Ur vids are always a blessing to reduce discomfort and pain , thank you. During sleep what about a “neck pillow” the type you would use on a plane or a bus or train travel? Just curious, especially for a side sleeper ?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I've never tried one, but I think they are designed specifically for an upright position.

[@gh0stkat440]

@@AskDoctorJo lol my bad ur 100% right It would probably be detrimental to do so and might cause more harm than good .

[@vanshfreefireyt5101]

Hello my left lower leg portion is swollen from 5 months and i have a plastic surgery of my left thigh 1 year back doctor also provided me a pressure garment for left leg to wear it for 1 to 2 month what i have to do I hope you reply Fast or not ignored this From indIa

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.

[@vanshfreefireyt5101]

@@AskDoctorJo thank you for this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@cathleenmoffat5620]

Which side do you lay on if you have acid reflex problem?

[@MartyKara]

Left side.

[@loriray3680]

I am laughing so hard I am crying. There is someone else who understands how hard is it to get everything in the right place. Having hEDS doesn’t help.

[@moniquegreen9419]

I would find this one is not for me cause when onside gets hot I turn over even with my pillows I change those to when they are to hot 😂

[@all_amira_all_day]

What about stomach sleepers 😭😭 I’m side and stomach and I know that tear my back up 🤣

[@JOSECASTILLO-yj4ol]

Sleeping on left side

[@AHHyuhHyuh]

The dog stays 😤

[@AskDoctorJo]

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