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Tips for a Better Sleep

Sleep is a crucial aspect of managing AS/AxSpa, yet many of us face sleep troubles due to pain and discomfort. Let's discuss how AS/AxSpa affects your sleep patterns and share tips and strategies that have helped you achieve a better night's rest. What works for you in managing pain-related sleep disturbances, and do you have any sleep hygiene practices or products that have made a difference? Share your experiences and insights on improving sleep quality, and let's help each other get the rest we need to thrive with AS/AxSpa.

  1. I am both a back and side sleeper. Per recommendation from my PT, I now sleep with a pillow for my legs: behind my knees when sleeping on my back and between my knees when sleeping on my side. Since I MUST use a relatively soft mattress to avoid pressure points, the pillow helps keep my back in a more neutral position. It not a panacea by any means, but it helps some. The only (very minor) negatives are having to change its position whenever I switch from back to side and having to re-set its location every morning when I get up and straighten my bedding.

    1. Listen to my meditation ,there's a pain section on the better sleep app

      1. Oh I like this. I've experimented with meditation as well and find it extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing. Rebecca (team member)

    2. My meds

      1. Tramadol

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