Why does my back hurt when I wake up from sleep?
Disease description:
I woke up this morning and felt some pain in my upper back. Why is that?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Back pain upon waking up is a common symptom that can be caused by various factors.
1. Poor sleeping posture: Sleeping on your side with a pillow that is too high or too low, or lying on your back without adequate lumbar support, may compress the back muscles and ligaments, leading to pain.
2. Inappropriate mattress firmness: A mattress that is too hard or too soft cannot provide proper spinal support and may eventually cause back pain.
3. Lumbar muscle strain: This is a chronic injurious inflammation of the lumbar muscles and their attaching fascia or periosteum, which can also cause back pain.
4. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a chronic progressive inflammatory disease that can cause back pain.
5. Lumbar disc herniation: Related to degenerative changes of the lumbar intervertebral discs, this condition can also result in back pain.
In addition, prolonged incorrect sitting posture, insufficient exercise leading to muscle weakness, and excessive fatigue can also cause back pain upon waking up. If the back pain persists or is accompanied by other severe symptoms, it is recommended to seek immediate examination and treatment at a正规 hospital.
