Are you struggling to fall asleep every night due to neck pain and as a result, you’re waking up in the morning feeling tired, stiff, and annoyed with the constant pain?
You’re definitely not the only one, we see so many patients with problematic neck pain disturbing their sleep, leaving them frustrated and exhausted.
Finding ways to improve the quality of your sleep while managing your neck pain can often be tricky. However, there are a few simple tips to improve sleep, increase comfort, and reduce neck pain.
This blog will explore some of these tips in-depth to give you the best chance of getting that all-important restful sleep!
How To Sleep Comfortably With Neck Pain
Sleeping Positions To Make Your Sleep More Comfortable
Sleeping with neck pain is an obvious challenge, how are you supposed to get comfortable when the body part that supports your head is in so much pain?
The best place to start is with your sleeping position.
You could try sleeping in a fully flat position or sleeping on your back with your head and neck supported by a pillow to make your sleep more comfortable.
If you generally sleep on your side, draw up one or both knees slightly toward your chest and tuck a pillow between your legs to provide further support and keep the spine aligned.
Placing an extra soft pillow under the curve of the neck can add additional cushioning to protect your neck from further damage.
You should avoid sleeping positions that hyperextend or twist the neck is crucial when managing sleep discomfort related to any source of neck pain.
Of course, everyone will prefer a different sleeping position and it could take you a little while to find the right one for you. Keep experimenting with different positions and you may find one that is ideal for you!
The Correct Type Of Mattress
Using the right mattress to sleep on is a crucial step to achieving a comfortable sleep even though you have neck pain.
The ideal mattress choice for people who have neck pain is a medium-firm mattress constructed with memory foam.
This material is great for providing comfortable contouring support to your body throughout the night encouraging a natural sleeping position with the correct spinal alignment.
Soft mattresses can be too squishy and cause your body to sink into them resulting in poor sleep quality.
The same can be said of a firm mattress, this can make you even more uncomfortable and make your neck pain worse, which we’re sure you don’t want to happen!
The Correct Type Of Pillow
Your pillow is the foundation of where you lay for at least 8 hours of the day, so your pillow choice is fundamental to ensure you don’t make your neck pain worse.
If your pillow is too hard, it will push against your neck, creating even more pain and preventing you from getting the sleep you need.
Too soft, and your pillow won’t provide enough support to keep your neck in proper alignment during the night.
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Pillowise custom-fitted pillows can provide you with the neck pain relief you need to get a restful sleep and wake up feeling ready for the day instead of tired, frustrated and in pain.
These pillows are made from a luxurious memory foam which is very comfortable to lay on and they each come customized to you. We take some measurements of your shoulders, neck, and back and also take into account the position you like to sleep in!
If you’re looking to relieve your neck pain and get a better quality of sleep, arrange your free measurement for your Pillowise pillow where you can speak to our physical therapist about any questions you may have, if you decide to go ahead, our Pillowise pillows currently have 15% off!
Physical Therapy To Relieve Neck Pain And Give You A Restful Sleep
So, you’ve tried the tips and advice, but you feel like your neck pain is not getting any better. You’ve been looking for a permanent solution with no answers yet and you think you’ve run out of options. But physical therapy could be the permanent answer you’re looking for.
Physical therapy can help to relax the muscles in your neck and give you natural, long-lasting neck pain relief without the need for pain meds.
Here at Breakaway Physical Therapy, we offer a limited number of free breakthrough visits where you can ask our expert physical therapists any questions you might have, and discover the best treatment options for you.
To arrange your free breakthrough visit, fill in our simple online form or call us on 410-721-6333
Alternatively, if you aren’t ready to come into the clinic, you can download our free neck and shoulder pain report for even more tips to relieve your neck pain.
Other Free Resources For Neck Pain Relief
Download Our – Free Neck Pain Report
Read Our Blog – Is My Pain Coming From My Shoulder Or My Neck?
Read Our Blog – What Is ‘Tech Neck’ And Can It Be Reversed
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