4 Things To Do Immediately If Back Pain's Keeping You Up At Night

Almost one-third of sufferers say it stops them from getting quality shut-eye.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

Back pain is no joke, impacting many areas of life: from day-to-day movement, to sex, to sleep.

According to the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), nearly three-quarters of us are struggling with the issue on a daily basis – with almost half avoiding seeing their GP about it.

Sleep is the area of daily life most affected by back pain, a survey of 2,000 UK adults by Circle Health Group revealed, with 30% of sufferers saying it stops them from getting quality shut-eye.

But while you might think your back pain is coming from having the wrong type of mattress or dodgy pillow positioning, Liam Stapley, senior physiotherapist at Circle’s Huddersfield Private Hospital, suggested it’s “what you do during the day” that often matters more.

“Prolonged sitting, standing, or avoiding movement because of pain can leave your muscles tight and fatigued by bedtime,” he explained. Cue those awful aches that make it difficult to sleep.

What to do if back pain is ruining your sleep

1. Assess your sleep setup

“If your mattress has visible dips, uneven wear, or you regularly wake........

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