The Snoozle slide sheet blog - Tips for sleeping with pain

How to Get a Better Night's Rest During Pregnancy

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer) March 19, 2019

The bigger your belly grows, the more difficult it is to sleep. Finding a comfortable position in bed while pregnant is no easy feat; add in the fa...

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Having trouble sleeping after hip replacement?

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer) March 13, 2019

Finding comfort after a hip replacement is difficult as it is; finding it in bed is even more difficult. Troubles sleeping are a common side effec...

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Using Slide Sheets To Continue Living Independently

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer) March 13, 2019

Living independently is one of the most difficult things to give up. You’ve created a home and it’s your own; the idea of moving out of it, even ...

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Turning over in bed is easy with slide sheets like the Snoozle

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer) March 13, 2019

There are few things worse than being unable to turn over in your own bed. Not only is it difficult to find a comfortable position but it can take...

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How slippery sheets can help you sleep

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir June 03, 2017

Have you ever been in bed and wished you had a slippery sheet underneath you? It doesn't have to be complicated. The Snoozle slide sheet is a slipp...

Posted in arthritis, Back pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, home care, independance, parkinsons, slide sheet, slippery sheet, Snoozle, turning in bed

Fibromyalgia and sleep problems - Tips & tricks

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir May 19, 2017

I am one of the millions of people who have Fibromyalgia. I have it in combination with an autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis, and so...

Posted in ankylosing spondylitis, anxiety, brain fog, chronic pain, depression, exercise, fibro, fibro fog, fibromyalgia, hormones, insomnia, napping, pain, relaxation, REM, restless leg syndrome, routine, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep cycle, sleep diary, sleep pattern, sleep routine, slide sheet, stress, supplements, tips, tricks, turning in bed

How to use a slide sheet

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir April 18, 2017

Using a slide sheet like the Snoozle is quite easy. But please note that our Snoozle is not like the thick, plastic hospital sheets used for transf...

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The difference between a Snoozle slide sheet and other slide sheets

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir April 07, 2017

Recently we took the Snoozle slide sheet to a consumer show (Naidex) in Birmingham. It was our first show and we were really excited to travel from...

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My Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) in pregnancy was mistaken for Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir May 05, 2014

A couple of days ago was the World awareness day for Ankylosing Spondylitis so I thought I'd write my story and why I started the Snoozle slide sheet business.

Posted in ankylosing spondylitis, AS, Back pain, diagnosis, extreme PGP, fibromyalgia, lower back, maternity slide sheet, medication, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, PGP, physiotherapy, postpartum, pregnancy back pain, pubic bone, rheumatologists, sacroiliac joint, slide sheet, Snoozle, SPD, symphysis pubis dysfunction, treatment

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4 Techniques for Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Relief

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir February 17, 2014

If you are suffering from PGP, you might feel a bit like jumping off a cliff and the sooner the better. You have yet to figure out how to sleep when pregnant. Those shooting pains in your rear and the burning or knife point pain in your hips and back are now the bane of your existence. I'm sure you didn't seek us out so that we could remind you of every little ache and pain. Let's look at some of the best ways to soothe your aching body and soul... Read more!

Posted in acupuncture, chiropractor, maternity slide sheet, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, PGP, pillow, positions, relief, sleep, support belt, survival, tricks

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Sleeping with severe Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir January 21, 2014

Since you‘re here, reading this blog post, I suppose you already know that pregnancy can be quite uncomfortable, especially in the third trimester. We all know that it's best to be as well rested as possible to care for your new born baby, but pregnancy symptoms can make resting extremely difficult. Many pregnant women get PGP (Pelvic Girdle Pain) during pregnancy.

Amongst other things, the pain associated with PGP can make falling asleep a struggle. Pregnancy insomnia is definitely a thing, and it can make you frustrated beyond belief.... Read more!

Posted in Back pain, maternity slide sheet, medication, nerve pain, pain, painkiller, Pelvic girdle pain, PGP, physiotherapy, pillow, positions, pregnancy back pain, rest, sleep, treatment

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Here‘s why Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) hurts so much

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir November 28, 2013

Here's why Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) hurts so much ‘Girdle’ might be hands-down, one of the most unattractive words in the English language. It brings to mind images of older, heftier ladies, well past their prime, attempting to reign in the years through manipulative garments. However, every woman has what is called a pelvic girdle, which is a collection of bones that support the pelvic organs. Unfortunately, for many women during pregnancy, girdles become no laughing matter, as nearly three-quarters of women experience pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.... Read more

Posted in Back pain, crutches, funny, hormones, Pelvic girdle pain, PGP, physiotherapy, postpartum, pregnancy back pain, pubic bone, Relaxin, sleep, tailbone

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