Neck Pain and Spine Alignment

 If you struggle with sleep, you’re not alone especially if it’s neck pain. Research shows that about two-thirds of people experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Whether you suffer from chronic neck pain or the occasional stiff neck after a poor night’s sleep, a pillow that supports your neck’s natural curvature is essential.


You can expect to pay up to a couple hundred dollars for a quality pillow, so carefully evaluate your sleeping habits when investing the best pillow for relieve neck pain. Keep reading for the lowdown on weighing options and the recommended pillows.


When it comes to choosing the best type of pillow for neck pain, its important to understand pillow types as this can point you in the right direction. Pillows on the market to relieve neck pain are designed according to sleep habits and comfort preferences. 



People who sleep on their stomachs have different head elevation needs than those who sleep on their backs. Plus, hot-natured sleepers need breathable, cooling materials. Here are some basics to understanding the distinction between pillow types.


Cervical region of your spine is composed of your neck area. Sleeping with a cervical pillow helps support this upper portion of the spine by keeping your head and neck positioned properly and relaxed. Cervical pillows can provide relief from neck, back, and hip pain, and in many cases, can even aid in reducing snoring.


Feather pillows have been around forever. Feather pillows are not only popular because they’re reminiscent of that weekend stay at a luxury hotel, but also because they sleep cool and are extra soft and moldable. Feather pillows are filled with either feathers or down, and because feathers are natural allergens for many people, synthetic alternatives are available.


Water pillows aid spinal alignment as the water is distributed under pressure from your head, contouring to your neck. However, water pillows seem to come with their share of headaches: Without proper encasing, the water can feel hard and make noise with movement.


Keeping your neck in neutral alignment can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality. Sleep deprivation is responsible for an increased risk of mental and emotional health issues.

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