Are You Hurting Your Neck While You Sleep? We spend one third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today which can be very confusing for consumers. The best type of bed is the one that you try out and feel most comfortable using. Typically, a bed that is firm underneath, with a softer top helps to provide support as well as contour your body. If your mattress is old, then think about investing in a new one so that your neck and spine are supported well. under the backs of your thighs and knees. This should place your knees in a slight, supported bend which takes pressure off your lower back. If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees. This helps keep the alignment of your spine, and takes the pressure of your upper leg off the spine. Have 1-2 pillows under your head to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you need 2 pillows stagger them so that one pillow overlaps the other by one half. The lower half goes under the shoulders, while the upper half supports the neck.
Our physical therapists at Centra Rehabilitation can show you exercises, stretches and techniques to relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. If you are suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!
The best positions to sleep in for your spine are on your back or sides. Avoid sleeping on your stomach since your spine ends up twisted, especially your neck. Over the hours of repetitive sleeping on your stomach, you can damage the joints of your spine and compress the nerves exiting your spine. Use a pillow to help support your body and take the weight of your legs off your spine. If you like to sleep on your back, place a pillow
Our treatment methodology is focused on a comprehensive, holistic approach to physician-directed rehabilitation, with the goals of reducing pain and increasing function. Physiatrists do not perform surgery, yet have many procedural opportunities for diagnosis and treatment. Some procedures they perform are EMG (electromyography), NCS (nerve conduction studies), joint injections, trigger point injections, spasticity management and spinal injections. Our center cares for patients dealing with the chronic pain that steals enjoyment of life. We treat a variety of conditions including:
Our Physiatry Team
• Neurogenic headaches • Pelvic pain • Phantom pain
• Spinal stenosis • Arthritis • Cancer (*STAR Program)
• Degenerative disc pain • Diabetic neuropathy • Low back pain & neck pain
Andrea Stutesman, MD
James Stutesman, MD
Islam Saleh, MD
For more information on our services all 434.200.4175 or visit us at CentraMedicalGroup.com.
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