Sleep Ergonomics in Low Back Pain

The Effect of Sleep Ergonomics on Pain Low Back Pain

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sleep ergonomics guidance given by physiotherapist on pain and disability in patients with low back pain. In this randomized controlled trial participants are assigned either into the intervention or the control group. The intervention group will receive detailed instruction on sleeping ergonomics whereas the control group will only be instructed to avoid painful sleeping posture. The initial hypothesis is that in the intervention group pain and disability will decrease more compared to the control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Low Back Pain
• Pain during sleep or

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fibromyalgia
• Inflammatory rheumatic disease
• Severe depression or other psychiatric diagnosis
• Previously received specific guidance in sleep ergonomics