Many of us suffer neck pain.
In this computing age, there is increasingly more stress on the
smaller joints of the hands & the neck. Constant, repetitive use of
different types of keypads, handling mobile phones & tablets - increases
stress in the neck, shoulders & arms. Knots & tension in the upper
shoulder muscles is very common.
Invariably you hear someone say 'I think I slept incorrectly
& my neck is sore'! This does happen a lot because we are not aware which
pillow suits our neck and which doesn't. One important change-able factor for
neck pain is the use of a good Cervical
Pillow.
Your head & neck is resting on a pillow for 8 hours every
night. This fairly static position has an effect on how your neck feels when
you wake up first thing in the morning. If your neck feels stiff and tight, one
of the things to check is your pillow. Which Neck Pillow you use is important. If it is soft
& filled with feathers or too firm full of cotton- this could well be the
problem. The shape of your neck should be firmly supported by your Neck
Pillow.
Firm is key- not too soft, not too hard. Also a material that
takes the shape of your neck is great because it does not allow your neck to
sink into it or nor does it pose resistance by being hard and having no give.
A Cervical Pillow
has 2 important features that facilitate spinal health. One is the material it
is made of & two is its shape. Both factors are crucial for good support
& restful sleep. It is made of Memory foam which is firm & has a give
which allows the neck to form its shape on the pillow. Pillows are shaped
straight flat or contoured- this facilitates maintenance of the natural inward
curve of the neck. A Contoured neck pillow is considered the best
pillow for side sleepers as it covers the larger gap that is
created between the neck and the bed while resting on the side.
