Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping Positions post Spine Surgery

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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping
Positions Post Spine Surgery

• Spine surgery is a significant step towards
  regaining comfort, mobility, and a pain-free
  life. However, its not the final step in your
  journey.
• A patient who has undergone spine surgery is
  almost at the finish line but is not quite there
  until complete recovery.

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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping
Positions Post Spine Surgery
Road to Optimal Recovery Need for Best
Practices Spine in its post-operative state
healing phase tends to be in its most delicate
state, and it needs rest and care to ensure a
smooth recovery. Any disturbances or mishaps
during the recovery phase may prolong the
recovery times and cause complications. So, the
optimal recovery phase after spine surgery
includes the best practices that minimize
discomfort, reduce the risk, and improve recovery
pace and time. Many patients who have undergone
spine surgery often struggle to find comfortable
sleeping and sitting positions. They are
understandably apprehensive about positions that
might affect their spine , says Children and
Adult Spinal Surgeon Mr. Jwalant S. Mehta. So,
with this input, we discuss the best positions to
sleep and sit after spine surgery for faster
recovery. Read on
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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping
Positions Post Spine Surgery

• Best Positions to Sleep after Spine Surgery
• Getting ready to sleep after spine surgery may be
  challenging, owing to the uneven strain that
  everyday sleeping habits can put on the delicate
  spine. So heres what you can do
• Start by sitting on the side of the bed (or edge)
  and use your arms to lower your body gently.
• Bring your feet up as you lower your body to the
  bed this helps minimize awkward motion.
• Now move slowly to your most comfortable position
  and relax

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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping
Positions Post Spine Surgery
But how do you choose the most optimal place to
sleep? We are here to help. If you are a back
sleeper Sleeping on your back is the most
optimal position for patients who have undergone
spine surgery. But patients are recommended to
place a pillow under their legs for much-needed
support and to relieve stress in the back and
ease the pain. Patients should also avoid resting
their arms below the neck as it can create added
pressure on the shoulders and neck. If you are a
side sleeper If you prefer to sleep on your
side, you can do so by placing a pillow between
your legs while you lay on your side. This
additional cushion provides crucial support and
stabilizes the spine. However, side sleepers tend
to change sides in the middle of the night, so we
suggest using the leg roll technique, where you
bend the knee, tighten your core, and then switch
sides of your arm. One can also use the leg
roll technique to get up from bed.
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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping
Positions Post Spine Surgery

• How to Sit after Spine Surgery?
• Sitting after spine surgery can be more
  challenging than sleeping because prolonged
  sitting at a desk places stress on the back.
  People often tend to slouch or adopt awkward
  positions, which can further increase the strain.
  To sit comfortably and reduce strain, consider
  the following tips
• Choose the Right Chair Use a chair that allows
  your feet to rest firmly on the ground with your
  hips at the same level as your knees. Avoid
  chairs that misalign your hips and knees.
• Use a Stool If the chair is too high, use a
  small stool to support your feet. Stand up and
  stretch every 40 minutes to relieve stress.

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Finding Comfortable Sitting and Sleeping
Positions Post Spine Surgery

• Maintain Proper Alignment
• Ensure your shoulders, ears, and hips are aligned
  while sitting.
• Avoid tucking phones between your shoulders and
  neck.
• Organize your workspace so that everything you
  need is within arms reach.
• Since we spend significant time sitting or
  standing, its crucial to follow these best
  practices to reduce strain, pain, and discomfort.
  
• If you or someone you know has undergone spine
  surgery and is struggling with adjusting to the
  recovery phase, consider consulting a spine
  surgery specialist in London who can guide you in
  improving your sitting and sleeping habits.
• If you are live in or around Birmingham, you can
  consult spinal surgery specialist Mr. Jwalant S.
  Mehta.

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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic
• Birmingham Childrens Hospital

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
  1939
• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email secretary_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic