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Can bad sleeping posture lead to neck pain


"Most of the times we don't care about the way we sleep which is wrong" -After a long day what's something that'll actually make you feel fresh? Yes, for some people the answer might be talking with friends or watching Netflix, but for most that'll be a good night's rest. Also, since you've been sleeping your entire life everyday, you might think what did I do wrong in lying and doing nothing.


"Bad sleeping posture, type of pillow prime cause of neck pain while sleeping" -Waking up in the morning is not what anyone wants as that makes simple movements like even turning head make painful and can easily give a bad mood. In most cases the result of sore neck is sleeping posture, our pillow height and type, sudden movements while sleeping or previous injuries.


"Sleeping on stomach is the worst posture as it strains neck muscles" -Sleeping posture is often the most common cause of a sore neck after a sleep. Sleeping on the stomach with your head to one side has been termed to be the worst sleeping position and is likely to cause soreness in the neck. Sleeping on stomach causes neck to be twisted to one side for hours which can strain the neck muscles and lead to pain. In addition to the neck it also puts a strain on the back if the mattress doesn't provide good position to the back. Studies have found that medium firm matresses are better for sleeping.


"Slouching and having bad posture doing regular activities also contribute to neck pain" -Other than sleeping posture, daytime posture while watching TV or slouching while sitting at a desk can also lead to neck pain. Also incorrect choice of the pillow can also contribute to neck pain.b Therefore memory foam or feather pillows are advised.


So, sleeping on back with arms in similar positions are a good posture for sleep. Side sleeping can also be considered forgood neck health. For any kind of neck pain or back pain contact 9560265959 and find physiotherapist in gurgaon or near you

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