Teaching oneself back sleeping

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Ian Barton

Summit Camper
Victor said:
Has anyone managed to transition from a side sleeper to a back sleeper?

I'm trying to but it ain't easy so any advice would be appreciated. My main reasons for trying are that I think back sleeping would improve my posture and I would more easily get away with using a foam sleeping pad instead of my inflatable pad combined with the stuffsack for my sleeping bag as pillow with stuff within. The latter advantage equals weight savings and a more durable sleep system.
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I used to be a side sleeper. In 1978 I fractured my spine and had to lie on my back for 5 weeks. Since then I have had no trouble sleeping on my back:)
 
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Ian Barton

Summit Camper
Pipe Cleaner said:
Don't break your back to learn back sleeping It's not worth it I reckon.

How is your back now Ian? If you don't mind me asking on a public forum. I hope you're as recovered as possible.
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Pretty much OK. I get some lower back pain if I am not careful with my posture. I need to keep my back straight when lifting things. A few other very minor problems. As I have had it for most of my life, it just seems normal now. The only thing I can't do is jump off anything, even a three or four feet high. It doesn't hurt, but I have a very stiff back for a few days afterwards.
 
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Pipe Cleaner

Trail Blazer
That's good I reckon considering. You know what limitations it has set on you but you haven't let it stop you. It's just become second nature to protect your back I guess.
 
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