Do you sleep without a pillow?
In which sleeping position you can damage your back with it
Created: 04/11/2022, 10:42 am
By: Juliane Gutmann
Wake up relaxed and well rested: the right bed companion and the right bedding promote good sleep.
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Back or side sleepers, thick or thin blankets, large or small pillows: when it comes to sleeping, everyone ticks a little differently.
The pillow shouldn't be left out - right?
Bad sleep often has harmless causes.
Temporary worries can rob you of sleep, but the wrong climate in the bedroom also prevents a restful night's sleep.
Is the temperature in your bedroom ideal?
And worries and worries can't be the reason for your sleep problems either?
Then maybe it's the wrong bedding that reduces the quality of sleep
.
Duvets that are too warm make you wake up sweaty, the wrong mattress causes back problems and the wrong pillow makes you start the day tense.
Are you one of those people who sleep without a pillow?
This can have a negative impact on your back health - but only if you prefer a certain
sleeping position
.
The ideal pillow will help you get a good night's sleep. Don't know which pillow is right for you? The pillows from Third of Life (advertising link) score with their ergonomic shape and high quality.
Stomach sleepers should avoid using a pillow
Stomach sleepers are the ones who should do without a pillow.
Because in this sleeping position, the cervical spine is unnaturally twisted anyway, which promotes neck tension and back pain.
If you then use a pillow, your neck and head will be in an even less relaxed position
.
In general, the stomach position is considered the unhealthiest sleeping position because the spine is not supported in its natural S-shape.
For back and side sleepers, on the other hand, going without a pillow can mean waking up with tension.
Because the right pillow ensures that the spine can assume a relaxed position and the body weight is evenly distributed.
Anyone who does not rest their head on a pillow when lying on their side or back runs the risk of heartburn at night
and an unnatural position of the cervical spine, which promotes back problems.
In general, you should choose a
sleeping position
in which you feel comfortable and which allows you to wake up refreshed.
Back problems and tension can be a sign that you prefer the wrong pillow and/or the wrong sleeping position.
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Find the right pillow
Ergonomically shaped pillows promote good sleep.
Convince yourself of the products from Third of Life (promotional link).
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