Why do I experience lower back pain every morning when I get up?
Disease description:
I always feel severe lower back pain when I get up every morning, which eases a bit after moving around for a while. This situation has persisted for some time and has seriously affected my quality of life. I would like to know why this happens. Could it be due to incorrect sleeping posture?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
There may be several reasons for experiencing back pain upon waking up every morning; the following are some common factors:
1. Improper sleeping posture: Maintaining an incorrect sleeping posture for a prolonged period, such as curling or twisting the body, may cause tension or compression in the back muscles, leading to pain.
2. Inappropriate mattress selection: A mattress that is too soft or too firm can affect the natural curvature of the spine during sleep, causing tension in muscles and ligaments and resulting in pain.
3. Prolonged immobility: Remaining in the same position for extended periods, such as sitting for long durations, can lead to fatigue and stiffness in the lower back muscles, and this accumulated fatigue may worsen at night, manifesting as discomfort upon waking.
4. Exposure to cold: Failing to keep warm during sleep, especially in air-conditioned rooms or cold environments, may cause contraction and spasms in the back muscles, resulting in pain.
5. Lumbar muscle strain: Fatigue or overuse of the lower back muscles caused by daytime activities may manifest as back pain after sleep.
6. Chronic conditions: Symptoms such as morning back pain can also be caused by chronic issues like lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain, or bone spurs.
