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Episode 84: Sleep and Scoliosis

Author
Dr. Meghan Teed, PT, DPT
Published
Sun 21 Apr 2024
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Is your scoliosis impacting your sleep?

The position you sleep in can affect your spinal curve and contribute to back and neck pain. If you’re waking up tired or in pain, you might need to change your sleep habits. This episode covers all the essentials of sleeping with scoliosis:

  • Habits that help improve sleep quality
  • How spinal elongation exercises can help with sleep
  • Bedtime breathing exercises
  • Why sleeping on your stomach isn’t ideal if you have scoliosis
  • Which sleep positions are best for different curve types
  • Top reasons you might wake up with a headache or back pain
  • How to choose a good pillow

Catch the full episode for all the details.

Resources mentioned:

Ahead of the Curve, Episode 53: Is Your Mattress Exacerbating Your Scoliosis?

The Scoliosis Strength Collective

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