The Snoozle slide sheet blog - Tips for sleeping with pain

How to Get a Better Night's Rest During Pregnancy

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer)

How to Get a Better Night's Rest During Pregnancy

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...
Posted in arthritis, benefits of slide sheets, fibromyalgia, home slide sheets, How to Get a Better Night's Rest During Pregnancy, how to get more sleep when pregnant, improve sleep, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy, sleep, sleeping tips for pregnancy, sleeping while pregnant, slide sheets, slide sheets for home, snoozle slide sheet, tips for sleeping when pregnant, what are slide sheets

Can slide sheets help your condition?

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer)

Can slide sheets help your condition?

  When you’re struggling with discomfort and a lack of mobility, it can be quite daunting for your mental health, recovery and quality of life. T...
Posted in arthritis, fibromyalgia, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, Sleep

Having trouble sleeping after hip replacement?

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer)

Having trouble sleeping after hip replacement?

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...
Posted in arthritis, benefits of slide sheets, fibromyalgia, help after hip replacement, home slide sheets, how should I sleep after hip replacement surgery, how to sleep after hip replacement, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, Sleep, Sleeping after hip replacement, slide sheets, slide sheets for home, snoozle slide sheet, tips for sleeping after hip replacement, what are slide sheets

Using Slide Sheets To Continue Living Independently

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer)

Using Slide Sheets To Continue Living Independently

  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 ...
Posted in arthritis, benefits of slide sheets, fibromyalgia, help elderly loved one, help seniors at home, home slide sheets, how to help a senior, independent living, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, Sleep, slide sheets, slide sheets for home, snoozle slide sheet, what are slide sheets

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

by Chantal McCulligh (fixer)

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

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...
Posted in arthritis, benefits of slide sheets, fibromyalgia, home slide sheets, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, sleep, slide sheets, slide sheets for home, snoole slide sheet, what are slide sheets

Fibromyalgia and sleep problems - Tips & tricks

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir

Fibromyalgia and sleep problems - Tips & tricks

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

A slide sheet for fibromyalgia

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir

A slide sheet for fibromyalgia

A slide sheet like the Snoozle can be very helpful for people suffering from fibromyalgia. We've had so many great reviews from our slide sheet use...
Posted in chronic pain, fibro, fibromyalgia, pain, sleep, slide sheet, Snoozle

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

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir

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

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

4 Techniques for Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Relief

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir
PGP in pregnancy makes you crazy.
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

If you have Pelvic Girdle Pain we'd like to help you sleep!

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir
The Snoozle maternity slide sheet can help you sleep
Sleeping when you are pregnant is a difficult task for most women. Your body has changed and you now have to situate your stomach which is the size of a beach ball while trying to find a comfortable position. But, yet, if you suffer with pelvic girdle pain, then you have even more reasons to hate getting in and out of bed. Getting sleep when pregnant is not an easy thing to do and it only gets harder once the baby arrives. This means you want to do your best to get a good night’s sleep while you can... Learn more!
Posted in Back pain, maternity slide sheet, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, PGP, relief, rest, sleep, SPD, symphysis pubis dysfunction

3 annoying pregnancy sleep problems

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir
Pregnancy sleep problems

Did you know that when you are pregnant, you might get very tired. I'm kidding! Of course you know. Growing a baby is hard work. You are supplying your baby with all the nutrients he or she needs in order to grow into a healthy little human being and that takes a lot of eating (woohoo!) and resting on your part. I get kind of exhausted just thinking about it. My youngest will be 4 in a few days and I'm still tired... Read more.

 

Posted in Back pain, heartburn, maternity slide sheet, medication, pain, Pelvic girdle pain, PGP, pillow, positions, pregnancy back pain, Relaxin, rest, shortness of breath, sleep, SPD, symphysis pubis dysfunction, tips

Sleeping with severe Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)

by Lilja Thorsteinsdottir
Pregnancy related PGPSince 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