Sleeping Positions
- When lying on your back, avoid using pillows that are too thick for you. This puts your neck under extra pressure bad posture, which may cause damage to your neck, arms and shoulders.
- It is best to place a thin pillow to support your neck and a large one under your knees.
- Memory foam pillows help retain the position of your neck throughout the night. However if you are unsure roll up a hand towel into a log shape, secure either end with elastic bands and place roll inside your pillow case at the base.
- Sleeping on your side with your knees slightly bent helps keep the spine straight. A thick pillow should be used so that the neck area is perpendicular to the shoulders. In order to limit the amount of tension placed on the spine, put a pillow between your knees.
Always remember that the correct sleeping positions mentioned above will only be comfortable if the spine is in a healthy way. If you are in any discomfort please call our office for an appointment today!
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Sleeping on your stomach increases the lumbar curve and can cause long term damage to the neck and lower back.
