Do you wake up with pain in your hip after a night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from hip pain from sleeping on side, often without knowing why. This blog explains the causes, home remedies, and how Hijama therapy can help you find long-term relief.
Why Do You Get Hip Pain from Sleeping on Your Side?
The hip joint supports the body during sleep. If you lie on your side for too long, pressure builds up on one hip, leading to inflammation, muscle tension, and pain.
Common reasons include:
- Poor mattress support
- Incorrect sleeping posture
- Weak glute or core muscles
- Hip bursitis or arthritis
- Tight IT band or hip flexors
- Lack of movement or circulation
Over time, these issues can worsen if left untreated.
Symptoms of Hip Pain from Sleeping on Side
When you wake up, you may feel:
- A dull ache or sharp pain in one or both hips
- Stiffness in the morning
- Pain that gets better during the day
- Discomfort when lying on the same side again
- Pain spreading to the lower back or thighs
If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time to address it.
Risk Factors to Consider
Several factors increase the chance of developing hip pain during sleep:
- Age: As joints wear down, pain increases
- Sedentary lifestyle: Weak muscles can’t support joints
- Obesity: More weight puts pressure on hips
- Side sleepers: Constant pressure on one hip
- Old or soft mattresses: Poor support affects posture
How to Prevent Hip Pain While Sleeping
1. Sleep with a pillow between your knees
This keeps your hips aligned and reduces pressure.
2. Use a firm mattress
A medium-firm mattress helps maintain spinal alignment.
3. Change sides often
Try alternating your sleeping side or lie on your back.
4. Do stretching and strengthening exercises
Hip stretches and glute workouts relieve tension.
5. Apply heat or cold packs before bed
This reduces inflammation and relaxes the muscles.
Natural Relief: How Hijama Can Help with Hip Pain
If lifestyle changes don’t fix the problem, Hijama therapy, also known as wet cupping, may offer relief. Hijama draws out stagnant blood and toxins from tight muscles and inflamed tissues.
Here’s how cupping helps with hip pain:
- Improves blood flow to the hips
- Reduces muscle tension and inflammation
- Stimulates lymphatic drainage
- Restores energy flow to affected areas
- Provides deep myofascial release
Many patients who had hip pain from sleeping on side reported relief after just a few Hijama sessions.
Case Study: One of our clients, a 38-year-old woman, had chronic hip pain that worsened overnight. After 3 Hijama sessions targeting her glutes, lower back, and IT band, she reported a 70% improvement in morning pain and sleep quality.
Recommended Hijama Points for Hip Pain
Our therapists usually target:
- Bladder meridian points on the back
- Gallbladder points on the hip and thigh
- Local points near the hip joint
- Lower back (L4-L5) and sacral area
These points are customized based on the pain pattern and posture of each client.
👉 Book a personalized Hijama session for hip pain with our expert therapists today. Learn more here.
When to Seek Professional Help
If your hip pain from sleeping on side persists for more than a few weeks, gets worse at night, or starts to affect your daily activities, it’s time to seek help. Chronic hip pain may indicate underlying conditions like sciatica, tendonitis, or arthritis that need targeted treatment. Hijama therapy works well alongside physiotherapy and lifestyle changes. A professional Hijama therapist can assess your posture, muscle tightness, and circulation issues, then create a personalized plan to relieve your pain naturally and safely.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Let Hip Pain Disrupt Your Sleep
If you suffer from hip pain from sleeping on side, don’t ignore it. Early treatment can prevent chronic pain and improve your sleep quality. Hijama offers a natural, drug-free solution to restore balance in your body.
Ready to say goodbye to hip pain?
👉 Book your Hijama consultation now and feel the difference.