Neck Pain Shouldn’t Keep You Up At Night
Plenty of people suffer from neck pain and other pain that may be the direct cause of issues in the neck. The symptoms of neck pain can include pain in the shoulders, arms, and even cause chronic headaches. To understand why a cervical neck pillow might help this pain, one must understand a bit more about the anatomy of the neck.
Anatomy of the Neck
The bones that make up the neck are called the cervical spine. These bones are supported by a network of muscles and tendons, as well as spongy cervical discs in between the bones. The neck craves to be in a natural position. Since one spends quite a bit of time in the sleeping position, if the neck is in an undesirable position while one is sleeping, then some pain will be the result in the morning.
Cervical Neck Pillow
A cervical neck pillow can come in many different shapes and sizes. They all have the same curved design so that they will support your neck in a neutral position. There is a roll under your neck to keep it in position on your back and your side. This relieves tension and ensures your neck will be able to relax and not compress or strain during the night.
Importance of Sleep Position
It is never a good idea to sleep on your stomach, given the unnatural position that this puts on your neck and spine. Sleeping on your back is preferable, however, if you do sleep on your side, it is imperative that you sleep with a neck pillow. The misalignment of the neck and spine can lead to many issues in the body, and the use of a neck pillow will greatly reduce this stress during your sleep.
Any Other Benefits?
Sleeping with a cervical neck pillow can also reduce snoring and sleep apnea. This is because the pillow keeps your head in a neutral position and not too far back or too far forward, it can also help your breathing. The relaxed position the neck pillows keep your body in can also reduce pressure on the joints.
If you have had long-term joint issues, neck pain, or back pain, the use of a neck pillow as well as seeing a chiropractor to put your neck and spine into alignment, will reduce your pain significantly.
A chiropractor will assess the position of your neck and spine and then use massage therapy, electric pulses, and spinal manipulation in order to put your neck and spine into alignment. The chiropractor will likely recommend stretches and other therapies in order to keep the spine at a healthy neutral position to reduce any pain within the body.
For more information on this and other ways to maintain and even heighten your overall health and wellness, call the doctors at South Orange Chiropractic Center. Our customer service is ready to make you an appointment to discuss neck and spinal wellness as well as any other measures that might reduce your neck and back pain.
