Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Orthopedic Surgeon · Orthopaedics
Backaches at night can be disruptive and painful, but you don't have to suffer in silence. The causes of back pain are varied and depend on the individual, but some common reasons include poor posture while sitting or standing throughout the day, muscle imbalances from over-using certain muscles more than others due to a sedentary lifestyle or job where you perform repetitive motions, as well as arthritis.
In addition to postural and physical issues that contribute to backache at night, there may be psychological explanations regarding stress-related tension that accumulates through the day – if left unchecked this could lead to tightness in your muscles which can cause stiffness and soreness. To alleviate this kind of symptom it’s important to get into good habits such as ensuring adequate sleep (which is one of the most restorative states for our bodies), performing regular exercise (such as stretching) during wakeful hours, eating nutritious meals throughout the day with adequate protein intake so your muscles are fed what they need for proper functioning and also taking breaks when needed during work hours.
Besides these practices that involve modifying your daily routine there are also simple treatments such as topical application of mentholated creams or cold/heat therapy with gel packs which may help reduce inflammation around trigger points in your body connected with nighttime discomfort. Additionally – make sure any mattress you sleep on is not too soft nor too hard; find something that is comfortable for sleeping whilst supporting proper spine alignment will go far in helping reduce recurring cases of backaches at night.
