The Correct Way to Sleep on a Pillow
1. Why Pillow Position Matters- A pillow is not just for the head - it's for neck and spine alignment.
- If wrong use it will cause stiff neck, headaches, and poor sleep.
- When the pillow positioned right, it will gives a balanced posture and promote deep rest.
- Folding or stacking pillows too high causing Strains Neck.
- Sleeping with shoulders on the pillow causing Misaligns spine and pillow being pressed too low.
- Using a pillow too flat or too firm for sleep.
- For Back Sleepers:
- Rest head and neck only on the pillow (Shoulders stay on the mattress)
- Pillow should fill the gap between neck and mattreess, keeping chin slightly tucked.
- Choose Medium height pillow.
- For Side Sleepers:
- Head and neck should be in a straight line with spine.
- Pillow should be thick enough to cover the shoulder gap.
- Hug a second pillow or bolster between knees to reduce hip pressure.
- For Stomach Sleepers:
- Use very soft or no pillow under head.
- Place a thin pillow under the stomach to reduce back strain.
- Keep pillow centered under your head - NOT tilted sideways.
- Don't place arms under the pillow (Affect circulation).
- Replace pillow when needed to maintain hygiene and consistance support.
- Pat the pillow before sleep to "Re-align" the filling inside pillow to give you an optimum support.
- Outdoor airing weekly or bi-weekly to maintain a lasting fluffiness of the pillow.
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Finding difficulties to know which support your body needs? Click on the video below for more details.