Neck pain is a very common condition and something that most of us will experience at least once during our lives.
There are many reasons why you may experience a stiff neck, but waking up with neck pain is a common complaint… so what can be done to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day?
Your choice of sleeping position can have a huge impact on how you feel when you wake up, so if you have been experiencing neck pain upon waking, perhaps try sleeping on your back, as this will ease pressure on your neck. You can use a rounded pillow to help give your neck even more support.
Sleeping on your side is also a good position to go for to help with neck pain, but make sure you’re keeping your spine straight by using your pillow higher below your neck than your head.
You may want to avoid sleeping on your tummy as this can put quite a lot of pressure on your spine, with your back arched and your neck craning to the side.
Incidentally, your choice of pillow could also have a big impact on how your neck feels after sleeping. Feather pillows can prove quite useful, since they’ll conform to the shape of your neck more easily than something made with synthetic materials.
Memory foam could also be a good choice, with many believing that it can help you maintain spinal alignment as you sleep.
To help ease any neck pain you’re experiencing, you can try applying heat or cold packs to the affected area. Staying as active as you can and continuing with your typical daily activities can also help you recover quickly.
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