Your Pillow Could Be Causing Morning Headache or Neck Pain
Aug 04, 2024
Suffering from “Stiff Neck” in the Morning?

Easing Pain While You Sleep
If you wake up with a sore neck, apply heat or ice to your neck a few times a day can help relieve the soreness, as can over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or aspirin. To remove extra strain, reduce your screen time if you can and avoid strenuous activities until the pain has gone away. One of the best things you can do is get a good night’s sleep, taking care to sleep on a good, supportive pillow in a strain-free position. The relaxation of comfortable sleep takes the pressure off the neck muscles for a full night and allows them to begin to heal so you can feel better.Sleep on Your Back to Reduce Neck Pain
Your sleep position can mean the difference between a painful morning or a pain-free one. A few simple, physical changes to the way you lie down to sleep every night can help. To help avoid neck pain, try to sleep on your back. This position holds your back and neck straight as you sleep. It will also keep your body weight evenly distributed, to reduce pressure on one side of your neck and shoulders over the other. Make sure your pillow is not too lofty so that your neck and head are not bent forward. Check the way you're using your pillow. As you lie flat, are your shoulders propped on the edge of the pillow? If so, shift your position a little, so just your head and neck rest on it. This allows your neck to straighten out so there’s less pressure on your upper spine. If you sleep in an elevated position for congestion or sleep apnea, position the pillow to evenly support your upper back and neck without bending you forward.Sleeping on Your Side

Why It's Best Not to Sleep on Your Stomach
While some people find sleeping on their stomach relaxing, this position puts undue pressure on your joints. And as your stomach eases down into soft bedding, the lumbar region of your spine is stressed, putting direct pressure on your neck. It's the classic way to a stiff neck. If you do find yourself sleeping on your stomach, use a flat pillow or no pillow at all to avoid stressing your neck further by elevating it out of alignment.Try a New Pillow for Neck Support

Best Pillow for Your Sleep Style

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My husband and I stared at the Lewisburg. Pennsylvania Country Inn & Suites several years ago and had the best 2 nights sleep ever! The hotel offered the pillows for sale, but I was skeptical and we didn’t buy any. I regret my decision. I finally discovered that Sobel Westex supplies pillows the hotel chain. they were described as Enviroloft down alternative, soft-medium density with 100% cambric cotton cover. We are both primarily side sleepers. from your website: Dolce Notte II pillows. I do not like an overly thick pillow, but do like one that does not go flat. I like gel poly fill- no real feathers due to picky fearher spines. Not sure about down- it might be OK due to lack of picky spines. I did not find the Dolce Notte II on your webbsite, Can you recommend pillows for us? Thanks!