Can you turn over and sleep on your side with a broken back?

Sleeping flat on your back is generally recommended for a broken back. If the fracture is only minor or has been fixed with a fixed brace or surgical fixation, etc., you can also sleep on your side in moderation. After the lumbar fracture, try to sleep flat, when lying flat, the lumbar spine area is not weight-bearing, which is conducive to the recovery of the fracture site. However, some patients may habitually lie on their side, and if the patient only has a minor fracture, he can also choose to lie on his side. However, when turning over, care should be taken to choose axial turning, that is, turning the whole body piece by piece, not simply twisting the waist, to avoid aggravating the symptoms of the fracture. After stent fixation or surgical fixation, you can also sleep on your side, which should be taken care of when it happens. After the lumbar fracture, it is recommended to choose a hardboard bed, the best strict bed rest, to go to the hospital regularly for review, according to the results of the review, follow the doctor’s instructions activities.