Tense neck?

A higher pillow relieves pain

Created: 05/16/2022, 15:55

By: Jasmin Pospiech

Anyone who constantly suffers from neck tension should consider whether their pillow is the right one.

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“As you make your bed, so you rest”: If you have constant neck pain, you should consider changing your pillow.

Especially if he's a side sleeper.

Munich – A restful sleep is important to start the day fit and alert.

However, if you sleep restlessly or wake up constantly at night, you often feel exhausted when you get up in the morning.

When it happens, there can be a variety of reasons behind it.

Did you look a little too deep into the glass the night before?

After all, alcohol is known for messing up the biorhythm, and the body then usually has enough to do to break it down.

Then psychosocial factors also play a role: Do you have problems at work or in your private life?

This keeps you busy even when your body is supposed to be resting.

Tense neck?

A higher pillow relieves pain

But sometimes it's physical ailments that keep you from sleeping.

If the insomnia persists, it is better to see a doctor.

But with minor "ailments" such as neck tension, it is often sufficient to inspect your own bed more closely.

In order to be able to sleep well, not only the right mattress is essential, but also the right pillow.

This not only relieves neck pain in the long term, but can even prevent it.

But what suits me?

After all, nowadays there is a huge selection of pillow materials and fabrics: whether hard, soft, large or small, latex or feather, according to the "Bayerischer Rundfunk" (BR), there are more than 400 different types of pillows.

It also depends on what position you sleep in.

Are you a side, stomach or back sleeper?

Basically, it is important to make sure when buying a pillow that it is able to support the neck well and that you feel comfortable.

It should be shaped to fill the space between your shoulder and spine when you lie down.

Otherwise it can quickly happen that you get problems with the neck muscles.

Tense neck?

Choose a pillow based on your sleeping position

This not only means that you get up every morning with neck tension, but in the worst case there is even a risk of a herniated disc, explains Tanja Dressel-Marquart, sleep consultant to BR.

This is why it is so important for side sleepers to have their head supported by the pillow in such a way that their spine, neck and head form a straight line when they are lying down.

According to the sleep consultant, if you prefer to sleep on your back, neck support pillows are the best.

They have raised edges that stabilize the neck.

The back of the head, on the other hand, sinks softly into the hollow in the middle.

But: Most people move at night while they sleep.

That means there are no pure back or side sleepers, many rest in sleeping positions that lie in between.

Therefore, a pillow should also be able to take part in a change of position.

Sleep pain-free like on clouds

Thanks to its unique shape, the ergonomic side sleeper pillow ACAMAR from Third of Life (advertising link) is designed for side sleepers as well as side sleepers.

Because it comes in an innovative butterfly shape and is cuddly soft because it is made of visco foam.

In addition, it is thermoregulating and breathable and therefore suitable for every season.

In addition, it is very light, making it easy to take with you when you travel.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.