You go to bed, put your head on the pillow, and everything feels perfectly fine. The pillow feels comfortable. Your sleeping position feels natural. You fall asleep without giving it another thought. Then morning arrives. You wake up and suddenly the same pillow doesn't feel quite as comfortable anymore. Maybe it feels flatter than you remember. Maybe you keep moving it around during the night. Or perhaps you find yourself folding, squeezing, or repositioning it without even realizing you are doing it. So what changed? Probably not the pillow. Your body and the pillow simply interact differently over several hours than they do during the first few minutes. This is one reason choosing the right pillow can be more complicated than simply testing it for five minutes in a store. The First Five Minutes Can Be Misleading When people try a pillow, they often make a decision very quickly. They lie down, notice how soft or firm it feels, and decide whether they like it. But slee...
You're not the only side sleeper that has neck and shoulder pain. Numerous side sleepers are among the millions of people who experience chronic neck and shoulder pain and stiffness. But don't give up! You can take a few steps to lessen pain and enhance your quality of life. Side sleeping with neck and shoulder pain doesn’t have to be miserable. With the right adjustments and lifestyle changes, you can reduce pain and improve your quality of life. Lets walk you through every corner of this issue in this blog. What Causes Neck and Shoulder Pain in Side Sleepers? Neck and shoulder pain have become increasingly common among those who sleep on their side. While side sleeping can provide many benefits, such as improved digestion and better sleep quality, it can also lead to pain and discomfort if the mattress, pillow, or sleep position are not adjusted correctly. One of the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain in side sleepers is poor alignment in the cervical spine , whi...