Cinderella was so grumpy and sore from sleeping for 100 years that she barely even noticed the prince kissing her. He pulled away in shock and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“I can’t believe you did that,” Cinderella said with a frown. “You should have seen my neck. I really need a massage.”
Does your pillow suck, too?
Can you really get back pain from a pillow?
Back pain can be worsened by undue pressure on the neck and shoulders. This is often caused by a pillow that is too firm, or one that puts the head and neck and an uncomfortable angle.
If the pillow is too flat, it can cause pain in the neck and shoulders. If you don’t have a properly supportive pillow, you could wake up with sore joints, stiffness in your back and neck, headaches or fatigue.
Choosing the right pillow
Choosing the right pillow that suits your needs is essential to having good sleep at night.
If you have a pillow that is too large or too flat, there is a possibility of having a stiff neck. It may even cause extreme pain in the lower back and shoulders. You can wake up with a sore joint or stiffness instead of waking up refreshed.
If you are one who sleeps on your side, make sure to choose a pillow that will help keep your spine and neck in the proper alignment and support your head. This will relieve pressure on your lower back, shoulders and neck. On the other hand, if you are a side sleeper who prefers to hug or cuddle with a pillow while sleeping, make sure you choose one that is soft but still has enough firmness to provide adequate support.
These pillows can cause problems to your spine and joints that will make you wake up with pain, numbness or tingling in the arms and legs. If this is occurring, it is advisable to replace your pillow with one that has a support core like memory foam. This type of pillow provides firmness for proper spinal alignment while providing softness and support.
Sidesleepers
A person who prefers to sleep on his back should choose a pillow that is very thin so the head and neck remain in a straight line with your spine. If you can’t get enough rest because you toss and turn all night, it is best to place two pillows at the small of your back for proper spinal alignment.
Firmness of the Pillow
The first step to finding the right pillow is determining the firmness you need for your preferred sleeping position. This can be done by using some tests recommended on some websites. You might also want to do some research on various pillows available in the market today, especially those that are hypoallergenic.
Pillow that is too firm can cause stiffness, sore muscles and joints in your neck, back and legs.
If you are a side sleeper who prefers to hug or cuddle with a pillow while sleeping, make sure you choose one that is soft but still has enough firmness to provide adequate comfort.
• The content is about the benefits of choosing the right pillow
• Your neck and spine health depends on which type of pillow you choose
• If you can’t get any sleep because of tossing and turning, you should put two pillows at the small of your back for proper spinal alignment This will help alleviate stress to your joints and muscles.
Summary
The content is about how important it is to choose the right type of pillow. The benefits of choosing the correct type of pillow are more than just comfort, but also better health for your joints and muscles. Choosing the wrong type of pillow can lead to stiff neck, sore back and tiredness.