Patients frequently ask me what the best way to sleep is to prevent back and neck pain. Here is the answer:
Sleep on your side or your on your back, but never on your belly! Sleeping on your stomach is bad for both your lower back and your neck. Why is it bad for your neck? Well, you have to breathe even when you are asleep, right? In order to breathe while sleeping on your stomach, your head has to be turned to the left or right for hours and hours. This prolonged cervical rotation is not good for the muscles, nerves or spine. Also, this position doesn't support the natural, desired "C" shaped curve in you neck. Here are some helpful sleeping tips:
1. As stated above sleep on your side or back, never on your tummy
2. Put a pillow between your thighs if you sleep on your side to level your pelvis
3. Use a cervical pillow that supports your natural "C" shaped curve in the neck
About Me
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- Chicago, IL, United States
- Dr. Michael Kauf was born in Morristown, New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from The National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL. He also has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Dr. Kauf completed his internship at the Chicago General Health Center in Chicago, IL. There he worked firsthand with some of the nation's foremost physicians in the fields of radiology, orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. In order to achieve this goal, Dr. Kauf utilizes the most beneficial, up-to-date chiropractic techniques and state-of-the-art physiotherapy modalities. Dr. Kauf believes in restoring patients to their optimal health in the shortest possible period of time. If you are suffering from headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, low back pain, sciatica, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal injury, call Chicago-Chiropractic for an appointment at 312.337.4004.
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