Sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees
Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees
Avoid sleeping on the painful hip
Use a firm, supportive mattress
Add a mattress topper if the mattress is too hard
Keep your hips and spine aligned while sleeping
Try a body pillow for extra support
Stretch gently before bed
Apply heat to the hip before sleeping
Use ice on the hip if it is inflamed
Take over-the-counter pain relief if safe for you
Avoid long periods of lying in one position
Change positions slowly during the night
Wear loose, comfortable sleepwear
Reduce daytime activities that worsen hip pain
Maintain a healthy weight
Strengthen hip and core muscles with exercise
See a doctor if the pain is severe, persistent, or worsening