Scientists have gone to great lengths to understand sleep’s benefits fully. Studies of humans and other animals have discovered that sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions.
PILLOWS
Most people do not realize that their pillows are one of the reasons why they wake up with sore backs in the morning. Indeed, the wrong pillows can cause stiffness in your back while you sleep, causing pain in the morning.
Your pillow can either be thick, thin, fluffy – or simply not suited for your sleeping preference. With that, it is important to find a good pillow that can provide the proper support you need.
Benefits of Neck Pillows
Provides good neck support.
This is good news for those suffering from stiff necks constantly. Neck pillows are the tools that help you relieve the pressure from the neck because it helps align your spine and head properly. It also gives proper traction, as well as support, for your neck.
Prevents or reduces snoring.
Perhaps you share a room with a snorer, or you yourself snore. Neck pillows are one of your best bets to prevent and reduce snoring. Usually, a person snores because the air passages of their throats are blocked. If you use a neck pillow, those blocked air passages will open up and make breathing easier.
Promotes proper posture.
Having a neck pillow can give you proper posture, which is essential in the long run so that you won’t develop any conditions that affect your spine. The neck pillow aligns the cervical spine so that you will naturally relax your spinal cord and stretch the neck into its proper position.
Reduces allergic reactions.
If you’re prone to experiencing allergic reactions to regular pillows, there are neck pillows are made of high-quality, hypoallergenic materials that you can use. You can also buy a non-allergenic cover for your pillow if you want to lessen the risk of experiencing allergies.
Enhances blood circulation.
Since neck pillows help the body to become naturally aligned, the blood will flow better because there are little to no obstructions.
Promotes good sleep at night. You will have increased energy to perform your daily routine since you have slept better during the night and you don’t wake up to a stiff neck or sore back in the morning.
A good night’s sleep is essential to give you the energy to do everything you have planned for the day.
THE CONSCIOUS HEALTH CENTRE SAYS…
The pillow should sit comfortably between your shoulder and neck and not strain any neck muscles.
It would help if you also slept with a pillow between your legs on your side to help re-align your pelvis and keep your pelvic floor stable. This ensures that your pelvic floor and posterior pelvic muscles do not strain with an imbalance on one side.