Sleeping Tips

Do you often find yourself waking up sore several days of the week? Well odds are it’s your sleeping posture that is at fault.  We hope to provide you with some sleeping posture tips and help improve your daily sleeping routine.

Try Back Sleeping

Sleeping on your back is by far one of the best resting positions for your chiropractic health, but is oftentimes a difficult habit to start for many. Keeping your spine in a neutral position is crucial, and regularly sleeping on your back is the best way to achieve this. For best practices while sleeping on your back, you should place a pillow under your knees or a rolled towel under your lower back to maintain the spine’s general curve. In general, back sleeping is definitely one of the best postures when it comes to your chiropractic health, and we would encourage everyone to try it!

Minimize Head Pillows

Did you know that one of the most common causes of morning neck pain is your pillow structure? It’s no surprise that having too many pillows causes your neck to curve upward, which as a result can create pain/stress towards your neck and shoulders. A good rule of thumb is to try to keep your posture as flat as possible when it comes to head pillow use. Sleeping on your back with just one pillow under your head is typically the formula for good posture. 

Stop Sleeping on Your Stomach

Stomach sleeping is one of the more common forms of sleeping especially with younger individuals. It is normal for us to see patients that are often sleeping on their stomachs, yet this posture can lead to future spinal issues. Sleeping on your stomach can force the neck into awkward positions, which can then lead to a twisting of the spine. This twisting as a result can cause pain in your upper back and neck areas when stomach sleeping becomes a habit.

If you are looking for more information on how best to sleep for you body, stop in our office and let’s discuss the best pain management and relief for you!

If you are unsure if chiropractic care is the right fit for you then give Dr. Jenkins a call! At Jenkins Chiropractic, the first step is an initial consultation to determine whether or not chiropractic care is best for you. You can reach us at (319) 393-4303. Our Cedar Rapids office is conveniently located off council st. Learn more about us here.