Neck Pain, Sleep Problems, and Pillow Selection

Do you always have sleep problems? Do you wake up every morning with pain in the neck, shoulder pain and aches throughout the body, but you do not know the exact cause and remedy for these troubles? Don’t worry about that because the article below will provide useful information on the causes of sleep problems as well as the neck support pillow that is exactly what you are looking for to get a good night’s sleep and mental and physical comfort.
The cause of neck pain
There is an old saying that prevention is better than cure, so we will first find out the cause of the neck pain that you are suffering. You should know that this symptom occurs at all ages, due to many reasons such as sitting and working posture, resting the head on the chair while sleeping, lying on the sofa while watching TV, etc.

In addition, other factors such as sitting in front of the fan, air conditioning, standing under the rain or bright sun for a long time, washing the hair and bathing at night has contributed to the decrease of oxygen supply to the muscle cells, causing anemia, resulting in neck pain, and body aches.

Notwithstanding, the main cause of neck pain when waking up is that we are lying in the wrong position during sleep, making the head deflected to one side. Moreover, a pillow that is too high or too hard is also another factor leading to the above problem. At that time, the muscles in the neck will be stretched, resulting in pain in the neck.
Other sleep problems
* Cramping at night is a very common symptom in both older and young people. This form of cramps is uncomfortable and sleepless, but not dangerous.

The causes of nighttime cramps result from a lack of water and minerals in the body such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. This problem can happen after doing exercise, kidney dialysis, sweating too much without providing enough water and salt, using diuretics, being pregnant and so on.

Sitting for a long time, the wrong posture of legs at rest, diabetes, anemia, hypoglycemia and other related diseases are the key factors of cramps. Sometimes, some neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease, muscular diseases, neurological disorders, and so on also cause cramp symptoms.

Sleep apnea:

People who suffer from sleep apnea often wake up suddenly at midnight because the airway obstruction makes breathing difficult. The causes of this syndrome include excess tissue, airway muscle weakness, the position of the jaw or a large tongue or tonsils. If you suspect that you have this syndrome, then it is better to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Sometimes, shortness of breath can be a source of psychological problems. When you are overstressed, anxious, or in panic, you may suddenly have trouble breathing and wake up in the middle of the night with signs of sweating, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. The case of difficulty breathing when sleeping is due to nightmares or fear of attack. If you experience these frequent psychological stresses that make breathing difficult, you should see a doctor.
How to choose pillows or a good night’s sleep
If you have a habit of sleeping on your back, you need to choose a pillow that is not too high and has a concave part. It helps partly keep your neck and back from becoming too divergent, partly giving you extra deep sleep, so the pillow will make your body comfortable to wake up the next morning. If you usually lie on the side while sleeping, you should buy pillows that are a little thicker than others. These pillows will give you a stable position when sleeping.

For those who lie on their stomach, let’s choose a thin pillow to avoid discomfort and body pain when waking up. In addition, if you regularly change your position when sleeping, or are suffering from sleep disorders and so on, you should equip different types of pillows (such as body pillows) to balance and support the body whenever you change your position.

In short, in order to prevent neck pain and body aches when you wake up, you should first choose a pillow that is low enough, soft, and smooth. You also need to have a proper sleep position as well. If this trouble persists, you should seek medical attention because you may have some bone problems in your neck. Wish you all the best!