Nothing is more
maddening than waking up in the morning with dreadful neck and back pain. And
you know what the cause of this annoying pain is? It's the pillow you take
while sleeping. Yeah, you read it right. The most common cause of neck or back
pain in the morning is your wrong pillow taking habits.
When choosing the
pillows, it's highly significant that you pick the one that offers full support
to your neck and keeps it in the right position. Though a pillow reduces neck
tension, it ensures that your weight is evenly distributed along the vertebrae
and spine. An ideal pillow is that which conforms to your body shape thus
stopping any damage to existing injuries.
Problems Caused Due
to Wrong Pillow Selection
Other than neck
pain, pillows cause lower back pain too. And it happens when the pillow is too
high. Apposite sleeping habits contribute greatly in keeping your back healthy
over the coming years. Adopting this simple mantra, Spend the time to
relax your back in bed rather than putting stress on it, can abridge
the pain incredibly.
Have you ever
speculated that sleeping in an uncomfortable position do no good to your pain
and increase it instead? Poor sleeping routine is the biggest consequence of
back and neck pain. Not treating this issue on time can cause major problems
thus depriving you of night sleep and then leaving you pooped the very next
day.
So now, let's dig
deep into the sleep-related habits caused due to the pillows:
Sleeping Way
It doesn't actually
matter that for how many hours you sleep but in which position you sleep does.
If you find yourself in trouble at night then it's the time to change your
sleeping position. Lets' get your hands on pillows to have a restful night and
painless morning:
· Pillows maintain
the body pressure while you lie down. And if you sleep on your side, take a
pillow to place between your knees. It will keep the hips at a right level thus
reducing back pain.
· Place the pillow
under your knees to ease down the pressure from the lower back if you sleep on
your back.
· I would suggest
not sleeping on your stomach as it causes hypertension without making you
notice this.
Though these habits
are beneficial, the quality of pillows cannot be overlooked. Neck and back pain
is interrelated to each other so keeping the neck in a right position does
wonder in treating lower back pain. Pillows must be filled regularly to ensure
that they don't get flat over time.
Many people like
flat pillows while some like too high pillows. It is suggested to lay down on
the bed with your nose parallel to the base for best results.
Wake Up Way
You wake up every
day and the way you wake up is as important as the way you sleep. Quickly
hopping out of the bed puts the strain on the body thus causing lower back
pain.
· Roll to the
bedside and squeeze your abdominal muscles when you wake up. Next, while
putting your feet to the floor, lift yourself up using your arm. Lastly, before
standing up straight, roll your neck and do some light stretches as it will
help your muscles to work perfectly after the whole restful night.
Mattress Quality
Well, the most
integral part of restful sleeping lies in the mattress. Make sure to buy a
quality mattress that is so designed to support your back and neck curves. A mattress
neither must be too hard nor too soft. The soft mattress sinks you down in it
and you find difficulty in waking up.
I would suggest
changing the mattress every 8-12 years. Also, you must turn over the mattress
over and around to prevent flopping.
Tweaking your
sleeping habits can work like a miracle in treating your back and neck pain.
However, doing some small bed workouts each night is beneficial to your neck
and back. Though it may be alluring to watch television and fall asleep on the
couch, it can give severe pain in the back and neck. So be careful with your
postures and say goodbye to back and neck pain.
