ASK AN EXPERT: HOW SHOULD I LAY WITH SCIATICA?
Answered by Dr. Ipsa Arora
MD (Internal Medicine) · 5 years of experience · USA
Lie flat on your back, with your heels and buttocks in touch with the bed, and your knees slightly bent towards the ceiling. To provide support, place a cushion between your bed and your knees. Gradually add more cushions until you achieve a comfortable knee posture. It is fairly unusual to experience no alleviation after a few days. Continue to try different sleeping positions until you discover one that helps you to sleep through the night.
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Answered by Dr. Sujith Chunduri
MBBS · 2 years of experience · India
Finding the best position to relieve sciatica may be a matter of trial and error. It’s a good idea to stick to positions that maintain the natural alignment of your spine. Lie flat on your back keep your heels and buttocks in contact with mattress. Bend your knees slightly upwards, place a pillow between your knees and mattress for support. Slowly add extra pillows until you find a comfortable knee position.
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Answered by Dr. Sarath Kumar Sar
MBBS · 1 years of experience · India
Place a pillow between your knees. First put your shoulder on your mattress and then settle the rest of your body against your mattress. Bend knees slightly and place a thin pillow between them. You can also put a small pillow under your waist if there is a gap.
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