If necessary to sleep on stomach, support hips and feet with pillows. If you must work, try to arrange rest periods during the working day. In any case, plan to spend more time in bed than you ordinarily would, retiring earlier and resting on weekends. This will help lessen the strain on your back. If boards are not available at department stores, a local lumber yard can cut one to order.
Moist heat is preferred.
Relax in a hot bath for twenty minutes in the morning and evening. At other times, apply hot towels to your back. Repeat these applications two to four times daily. Right Rest is the first rule for the tired, painful back. The above positions relieve pain by taking all pressure and weight off the back and legs.