Why Does Sciatica Flare Up during Sleep? Explained Simply
As a busy mom, despite your best efforts to manage your health, you may find yourself grappling with the nagging discomfort of sciatica, especially when you're trying to get a good night's sleep. So, why does sciatica rear its head when you finally lay down at night. Lets discuss more in this blog. 
 
There are two main things to consider when it comes to sciatica pain at night. First is poor postures such as slumped sitting or rounded back through the day. This can put extra stress on our lumbar spine. By the time bedtime rolls around, this stress can lead to inflammation and irritation of the sciatic nerve causing that nagging night time sciatica pain.
 
Secondly, let's talk about your sleeping posture at night. If you're a stomach sleeper, try to avoid it, if possible. Sleeping on your stomach can really exaggerate the lumbar curve to its maximum capacity, putting even more pressure on those already irritated muscles and nerves, leading to back pain and sciatica. Instead, try sleeping on your back or side. Read this blog HERE to learn how you can transition from stomach sleeping side lying and sleeping on your back.

If you're a back sleeper, consider placing a few pillow under your knees. Doing so helps to flatten your lumbar spine on the bed, thus supporting your lower back muscles. And if you prefer sleeping on your side, try placing a pillow between your knees to keep your hips and lower back in a more neutral position. Be mindful that this bent knee position puts your hamstrings in a shortened position, so it is important to stretch the hamstrings if you adopt this sleeping posture. 

If you prefer sleeping on your side with your knees stacked on top of each other, try placing a pillow between your knees to keep your hips and lower back in a more neutral position. To measure the height of the pillow lie on your back so that your knees are facing the roof and put a pillow between your legs such that the thigh bones are parallel to each other. If your top leg crosses over the rest of the body while side lying, then use a pillow between the bed and the top leg, such that your thighs are parallel to each other. Keeping your lower back and pelvis in a more neutral position reduces the chances of sciatic nerve irritation and thus prevent sciatica during your sleep. 

Watch this video to learn more reasons "Why is your Sciatica (Sciatic nerve pain) worse at night?"

 
HERE is a free guide on "How can you manage your nerve pain?" where you can get more information about what are nerve pains, how do you know if you are suffering from nerve pains, some solutions to manage your nerve pain and much more. 
 
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Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

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