I have a spondulolysthesis l5/S1 and a Herniated Disk.I am interested if there are any tricks to help with things not worsening at night.I have tried sleeping on back with legs raised and on side with pillow between knees but toss and turn.I walke up with pain and sometimes unable to stand up. I have had epidural cortisone. Is there some way to support my back at night to optimise quality sleep and guard against worsening of symptoms?Thank you for your help. Jenn
Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query think one thing that you may try is using a lumbar belt. This is a belt like structure that you tie to the stomach. It makes sure that the muscles of the back are supported while you move. I am guessing that when you sleep, you body muscles relax and therefore the spine moves in a shape that increases the pain. The lumbar belt will keep this in check and may therefore help you to sleep more comfortably hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other, so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck.