Causes of Lower Back Pain While Reclining

Dr. Brett Berner
4 min readApr 15, 2024

There are various reasons why you might feel lower back pain when you lie down. It could be due to your mattress not being right for you, straining your muscles, having a growth like a tumor, or your spinal discs wearing down. Since there are many possible causes for this type of pain, it’s important to see a doctor if the pain doesn’t go away.

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Lower back pain that bothers you when lying down can be due to various reasons. Sometimes, you can feel better by trying a different sleeping position or using a more comfortable mattress.

But if changing your sleep setup doesn’t help, or if the pain happens mainly at night, it might be a sign of a more serious problem like arthritis or degenerative disk disease.

You should see your doctor if your back pain comes with:

  • Fever
  • Feeling weak
  • Pain that goes down into your legs
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Trouble controlling your bladder.

Causes of Lower Back Pain

  • Pulled muscle.

Your backbone and the muscles around it can be sensitive. They are like the main support system of your body, working to keep you upright and steady. If you feel pain when you lie down, there…

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Dr. Brett Berner

Upper Cervical Chiropractor in Lutz, FL. Schedule a complimentary consultation: text CONSULT to 813-578-5889 or www.foundationschedule.com