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7 Ways to Relieve Neck Pain from Sleeping in the Wrong Position

Research has found that imbalanced activation of the neck muscles related to sleep posture can be a cause of neck and shoulder musculoskeletal pain.<br><br>Know More: https://bit.ly/360wvqk<br>

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7 Ways to Relieve Neck Pain from Sleeping in the Wrong Position

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  1. 7 Ways to Relieve Neck Pain from Sleeping in the Wrong Position By The Doctor Weighs In

  2. Introduction • Bothered by pain in the neck? You’re not alone. A 2017 population-based study determined the prevalence of neck pain in a population of adults aged 20 and above was 20.3% or 1 in 5 people. Although a variety of risk factors for neck pain have been identified, including your posture/positioning while at work, one risk factor that isn’t often talked about how you position yourself when you sleep. A study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science on June 29, 2017, was specifically aimed at identifying the effects of sleep posture on neck muscle activity. “sleep posture is important and prevents neck and shoulder musculoskeletal pain.”

  3. Don’t Sleep in the Supine DHF Position • If you’re one of those people who put one hand on their forehead while sleeping, you’re may be contributing to your neck pain.

  4. Avoid the Supine BHC Position The supine BHC position is more symmetrical than the DHF since you have positioned both hands on the chest while lying on your back.

  5. Your Pillow Makes a Difference • According to a 2019 article in the Physical Therapy, the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, the “ideal” pillow should have the following characteristics: • soft  • moderately high (about 10 cm) • support cervical lordosis in supine • prevent neck lateral flexion in the side position.  • allergy-tested, lightweight, and washable.

  6. Get Used to the BHS Position • The researcher found that the difference in muscle activity was the smallest in the supine BHS (both hands at the side) position.

  7. Do Something about Insomnia • If you suffer from both insomnia and neck pain, you may be interested to learn that there is apparently a reciprocal relationship between these two factors: • Neck pain can interfere with sleep and insomnia heightens your perception of pain the next morning. Related Article: Sleeping Pills Not Working? Here’s What You Need to Know

  8. Try Stretching in the Morning • If you’re waking up with stiffness in your neck and the entire body, morning stretches can help. Gentle Hatha yoga, for example, will improve the mobility of all muscles and joints and will make you feel relaxed.

  9. Consider Acupuncture • If you suffer from chronic neck pain that doesn’t go away no matter how much you try to improve your sleeping position or the pillow, perhaps it’s time to consider acupuncture which can be an effective treatment for cervical pain.

  10. The Bottom Line • There’s no doubt that neck pain causes a huge amount of discomfort. When you wake up with stiffness and pain, your entire day can be impacted by how you feel. Read The Full article, Just Clicked:https://thedoctorweighsin.com/relieve-neck-pain/

  11. Get in Touch The Doctor Weighs In Author: Warren Fowler Website:https://thedoctorweighsin.com/ Email:info@thedoctorweighsin.com

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