When discussing good sleep, most people focus on the number of hours. Usually, the recommendation is eight hours. Eight hours is good; six hours is bad. However your sleep position affects how you feel more.
When you sleep, your spine decompresses, but only if your neck and head are supported at the correct height. If they are not, your muscles compensate all night instead of resting. In that case, you wake up stiff even if you slept for eight hours.
Are you a stomach sleeper? Sleeping on your stomach twists your neck for hours, which builds tension that can last into the afternoon. The tension may be exhibited as a headache, tight shoulders, or a foggy feeling.
Sleeping on your side and back is easier on the spine, but you can’t keep your neck properly aligned.
I am a side sleeper; side and back sleeping is easier on the spine. But position is not enough if your neck is not properly aligned.
Poor sleep affects your mood and energy, not just your body. You may feel irritable, unable to focus, or emotionally drained by midday.
Small adjustments add up, and how you sleep is an easy place to start. I stated earlier that I am a side sleeper. I was having difficulty with my pillow supporting my head and neck all night.
What do you sleep on? A regular pillow flattens under your head, forcing your neck into an unnatural position.
I was speaking to a friend about feeling so stiff in the morning. He told me about a pillow that lifts and supports the base of your neck while you sleep. I ordered it the next day.
I don’t want to mention the brand as there are many pillows on the market. I can tell you this: having a pillow that supports my head and neck has made a difference. It makes no difference what position you sleep in. The pillow is contoured for all.
Look for a contoured pillow that helps you get a peaceful night’s rest and wake up without discomfort. Order one online, or go to your local big-box store.
Until the next time,
Peace, Love, and Blessings ❤️
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