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what would be the best way to sleep so stop my neck aching? |
Issue my neck aches quite alot, and I've been told that I sleep wrong, and that I'm straining my neck, I've corrected the way I sit and watch TV as best I can, but I'm not sure the best way to sleep would be...thanks for the help Best Tip as a chiropractor I get asked this quite a lot and there is no definitive answer. unfortunately changing sleeping habits is one of the hardest things to do as obviously you are asleep! However the best advise currently is that if you tend to sleep on your side two slim to medium pillows can fill the gap between your shoulder and your head, however if you sleep on your back ideally one or no pillows as this prevents over flexing the neck. Importantly however is not to sleep on your stomach even without pillows as this causes over extension, i.e your head arching backward. This can cause really unpleasant neck pain. In addition ( and you knew i was going to say this!) visiting a chiropractor wouldn't hurt as at least you would find out if it is just your sleeping habit and not anything underlying. Source(s): my 8 years training! lol Others try putting a heating pad under you neck when you lie down or something...if it gets worse, go see a doctor. Sleep on your back with a soft pillow so you can give your neck support and make a holow for your head. Chuck away your pillow and sleep on your back. You'll snore like hell but your neck will get better. I had bad sleeping posture for years, found i was using too many pillows, now i just have one flattish pillow and find that i rarely get neck pain. I use a cervical collar. |
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