Stiff neck: You need the right pillow to relieve tension

Created: 05/29/2022Updated: 05/29/2022, 07:00

By: Jasmin Pospiech

Neck tension can be an indication of glued fascia.

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Healthy sleep is important.

Anyone who struggles with neck pain in the morning should change their pillow.

You should pay attention to this when buying.

Munich – Do you often wake up in the morning with a stiff neck?

This is very uncomfortable to painful.

About every third person in Germany suffers from neck pain or tension at least once a year.

According to a guideline from the German Society for General Medicine (Degam), neck pain should be a common reason for patients to see their family doctor.

They then complain that they can hardly move their neck and if they can, it is only associated with severe pulling and pain.

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Stiff neck: You need the right pillow to relieve tension

This is often due to the fact that you are very busy professionally or privately and do not really get any rest at night either.

Incorrect stress at work or during sports can also cause symptoms.

But in most cases, the wrong pillow is to blame.

If you suffer from a stiff neck, the muscles there are often tense or shortened and/or the connective tissue surrounding them, also called fascia, is stuck together.

As a result, the neck pain radiates to the arms and shoulders or to the back and head.

Depending on the intensity, the pain subsides either after a few days or after a few weeks.

However, if it becomes chronic, the symptoms can last up to twelve weeks or the stiff neck keeps coming back.

However, the causes of neck tension are varied and often very unspecific.

Stiff neck: Home remedies and neck support pillows can help

If it is mainly neck tension, home remedies can already help.

If you have minor symptoms, you should try to relieve them with gentle stretching and movement exercises.

Heat is also very beneficial for a stiff neck, and it stimulates blood circulation in the neck muscles and promotes mobility.

Finally, a special neck support pillow can ensure that you sleep more relaxed and wake up refreshed in the morning.

Finally start the day pain-free

The ergonomic neck support pillow HADAR from Third of Life (promotional link) is ideal for all sleeping positions, including back and side sleepers.

Due to the neck wave, the neck and neck area is relaxed and optimal when sleeping.

In addition, the visco-foam cushion is individually height-adjustable thanks to a two-centimetre insert.

It is suitable for both summer and winter because it is thermoregulating and breathable.

The standard-size pillow is easy to transport, making it perfect for 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.

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