Does sleeping on your stomach help with your lower back pain?

Sometimes: If it helps you can do it.

I t can: Sleep position can make a big difference in terms of back pain, but can also contribute to neck issues. Should try and determine the source of your pain and consider a doctor, who may get you to a physical therapist.

No/yes: Low back pain is such a common problem no answer will suffice-but if sleeping on your stomach helps i encourage you to continue.It is not harmful.

Depends: Sleeping on your stomach can be better if you have a bad lumbar intervertebral disc, but you have bad lumbar joint arthritis your pain might worsen. This is because the joints compress with extension of the spine. The softer the bed the more extension on the joints. Lying on your side, or with one leg pulled up may actually be better.