4 Top Sleeping Positions For Posture & Neck Pain | Pillow Positions , Reduce Snoring , Best Pillow

[@cherio70]

I stopped my neck pain by sleeping with a travel neck pillow. I got a smaller one that wasn't to bulky and snaps closed so that when I turn over it stays around my neck. I still sleep on a regular pillow with it wraped around my neck. I think it works well because it fills the void around my neck giving me great support. I had pain on one side of my neck from behind my ear down to my shoulder and at the base of my head. I would awake to neck pain and headaches almost daily. I told my aunt one day and she recommended the travel neck pillow and I am so thankful. My neck pain has been gone ever since.

[@queenfela]

I too discovered that sleeping with a travel pillow has helped with my neck pain 😊

[@terrik8581]

What kind of travel pillow.

[@cherio70]

@@terrik8581 just a basic neck pillow that wraps around your neck and fastens with a snap or velcro so it stays put when you turn over...the brand I am using is bcozzy...google it. I actually bought a smaller one so there is not to much bulk around my neck....you want to still be able to lay your head down against a regular pillow while wearing the neck pillow. You are really just filling in the space around your neck for support. It will keep the curve in your neck when you sleep on your back also. Maintaining the curve in your neck helps with pain. You can also try wrapping a towel around your neck for stability but you will need to find a way to make it stay put while you are sleeping.

[@MkVarietype]

schlafen sie dann auf den rücken ? Danke

[@cherio70]

@@MkVarietype Ich schlafe auf der Seite und auf dem Rücken. Ich beginne zuerst auf dem Rücken und wechsle dann auf die Seite. Das Schlafen auf dem Rücken ist gut für den Körper, da Sie in dieser Position weniger Druckpunkte haben. Sie müssen jedoch darauf achten, dass Ihre Knie, Ihr unterer Rücken und Ihr Nacken richtig gestützt werden. Es ist nicht gut, wenn Sie schnarchen oder an Schlafapnoe leiden.

[@jillarchi4920]

I am a side sleeper, until I fall asleep.; from there, I roll to my back and end up waking up with a stiff neck. Never able to find a pillow for side & back sleepers until your 3 towel roll suggestion!!! Can't wait to try it tonight!!

[@sanotime]

did it work?

[@mskreme76]

So glad I came across this video. I had been experiencing back neck and shoulder pain and stiffness on my right side. I’d do stretches, ice packs, and hot showers that would relax my muscles. I’d still wake up with the pain and stiffness. Thank you for clarifying which positions work and don’t work. I will try the towel in pillow to support my neck.

[@Activchiro]

If it does work. Try to find a foam pillow that works for yoy

[@lashondahursey6116]

Any relief

[@peeterjullinen6236]

Try a cold shower instead of a hot one

[@DWill8PG]

Where do I find a neck pillow like the one you used in the video for back sleeping?

[@crystalle8982]

@@DWill8PG same here! I like to buy that little pillow.

[@bubachkobubachkov5519]

I was around 25 when I had huge pain in my neck. I changed a few pillows. Once I was to my grand-mother and she told me "may be your pillow is high" so i started sleeping with a very thin pillow and the pain went away! The elder people are wiser ;)

[@Bridiebri]

Im always trying to find educational articles and videos for help with my chronic pain. I never found them until now! Thanks for showing what’s happening inside the body and giving good descriptions as to why something may not work!

[@cherrytumamak9591]

I always make sure to inlcude my shoulders on the pillow so my neck wont be flexed. Flexed neck can make you snore. As a recovery nurse who deals with airway all the time, it is better to have the neck on neutral or slightly extended like you're sniffing the morning air, so your airway is "open", and less chances of tongue obstruction.

[@ambikabhat6916]

I am suffering from neck pain from two months.. Today I learnt good lesson and best information from you. Thank you very much

[@lakshankarunarathna2342]

Any relief ?

[@sherrydoll128]

Very informative video. Recently I've found out that I have cervical lordosis and cervical spondylosis. This video is so useful for me. Thank you

[@tobeugbele5450]

I’ve been waking up with headaches and neck pain, I am going to try new sleeping postures hopefully it will work. Thanks for the tips bro 🙏

[@majajerman7885]

Hii can u let me know if it helped thanks

[@tobeugbele5450]

@@majajerman7885 It does work, as long as you stick to those postures found in the video for around a week or so, then you should notice some improvements.

[@majajerman7885]

@@tobeugbele5450 okey thank youu

[@starlite7785]

Anyone experience vertigo?

[@Zizou_Nederland]

Me I have dizz every moment​@@starlite7785

[@wem-c9f]

I can’t believe I actually used the rolled towel method instinctively to sleep when I have neck and shoulder aches. It just feels so good. Talking about side sleeping, it’s really ostracised by those influencers who are into anti-ageing. They discouraged side sleeping, which is so comfortable and natural (like foetal position in the womb). These influencers promote face up position but it’s really uncomfortable (at least for me).

[@itsonlyjulian]

amazing ! going to try them all and get a memory foam neck pillow. I messed up my neck and sleeping positions from getting so many different ear piercings over the years and putting my head in strange positions to avoid my ears.

[@alrinaleroux9229]

Thank you for the video and good advice. I use a C-shaped travel pillow turned backwards (the wrong way round), so that the two ends form a hollow that (sort of) cradles the back of my head. I've slept on this cushion for many years, and also use it to sleep on my side, though I don't sleep right on my shoulder -- I have a small cushion that I wedge against my back, so that I sleep partly on my back, partly on my side.

[@Weiyang5268]

👌👍較理想方式: #但影片中的床是美式床墊很軟的款式喔！ 1.⭕03:18 捲三條臉巾成柱，置於頸後部位厚度為剛好承托頸自然弧度。(註: #但影片中的床是美式床墊很軟的款式 才能這麼放在頸後吧!?) 2.⭕03:40 此款頸枕也可 3.⭕07:06 讓肩胛部位的上背和頸後, 躺在同一枕的枕面上, 而讓頭的枕部下緣，貼放在枕頭的最上緣並藉枕頭受壓回彈的性質，產生一點向頭側方向拉伸頸後與枕後筋膜的效果。但要注意，要恰好枕成頭部不呈任何後仰的狀態。 4.⭕08:04 捲三毛巾成圓柱橫置於軟枕下緣, 此拱起的圓柱置於[頸]下, 而[頭]則放在由毛巾捲拱的圓柱的更頭端的原枕面上。 所有上述擺位方式, 都不可以讓[頭]在最終呈現向後仰姿。側躺時頭也不可側向一邊的程度明顯, 否則都會對頸椎關節面造成異常受力增加。而，對已有某側頸神經根壓迫的人，側躺時頭較顯著側向該側則會增加該側頸神頸壓迫症狀，尤須注意此點。 5.⭕08:50 直接找影片中所示有曲線的枕頭。但此時記得為了滿足平躺或側睡皆宜的要求, 該枕的厚度要選厚些。 ⛔不建議: 1.❌00:39 雙枕時把上枕直接放在下枕[正上方] ❇️註:或許你可以考慮試試:使用[兩] 個[膨鬆]的枕, 而將上層的枕略往"上背肩胛骨區" [下移些] 。把你的後方枕骨最突起處睡在上層枕的上緣1/3部份但不要造成頭的重量壓在枕頭後變成後仰狀態喔！。最終, 是要使臉面呈朝天花板方式躺平時, 你的頭後面/頸部/上胸肩胛區的上背部, 能藉如此方式而[大約躺在近一平面] 狀態。 2.❌02:50 頭頸上背肩胛區下方直接貼床面的平躺法 3.❌04:43 側睡卻無枕以支撐頭頸於正確的接近[中位neutral] position 姿。

[@funlo8627]

加拿大床褥也很軟，枕頭也是很基本的棉花那些，睡得不好

[@saeed2936]

I had a bad neck injury a while ago and my doctor recommended I get a neck pillow so I can sleep without hurting myself. After shopping around, I found the That Neck Pillow and it works wonders!

[@DWill8PG]

Where did you find it? Was it the same one he used?

[@altamau8678]

Excellent video and demonstration. I just confirmed the answer to my head position as I have developed two degenerated neck disc. It has giving me a humming sound and ring in my left ear for a while. Thank you!

[@tsmccullough]

Any improvement in ears?

[@jonathanribnick1420]

Been a back sleeper since i got pectus surgery 10 years and it has it fair share of drawbacks as well. Snoring, apnea which i developed over the last year, dry mouth waking up but i guess its the best way to sleep i heard.

[@tonylau1813]

After viewing your video I followed n getting improvements for my neck problems. Thanks.

[@GekkoTechGaming]

Oh man this was exactly what I was looking for. Neck ache for days no matter what pillow I used. Gonna start using the position with the pillow on the upper back. Also... That trick at about 8:18 with the thumbs up and you waiting for the lower third to fade in post... That's some serious filmography skill man. Really impressed, gave me a chuckle.

[@ghostrecipe]

would love to know if sleeping on your upper back helped you. I'm facing the same problem with neck and shoulder pain for a week or so :(

[@susanruby3239]

Those curved pillows are great! I am a small lady and got one that adjusts to my neck height. I am blessed with a long neck, but since I am so small I still need a pillow that isn't tall. I sleep like a bear using this pillow and my neck pain (herniated disc) is getting much better. Now the pain is mostly stiffness and with stretching things are much better and I can train with weights at the gym again. The adjustable pillows are the best and I highly recommend them.

[@tombstone1055]

This is the best information if found about sleeping posture for both me and my wife, and I've been searching for years

[@prettyzen2]

7.25 made me chuckle. I'm 55 and have had chronic neck pain for years. My husband just the other week told me to sleep like you showed. All my life I've been sleeping wrong lol. It helps quite a bit :)

[@monthonsriyoscharti2714]

This is the best advice about pillow ever.

[@maylaurel9448]

Thank you. I've try already with roles towel and put it in my back what you deed its really helped. Thanks

[@evecv9569]

Thank you so much! I will try your suggestions, I was sleeping with a double pillow and have horrendous neck pains. Hope it helps!

[@susanmoore6382]

Very good info. I am a side sleeper with large breast. Been having shoulder impingement and neck pain. Saw a video on adding a small pillow under upper/rib cage areas, which leaves a gap for shoulder relief/ somewhat. I do use a memory foam contoured pillow. Also using pillows to prop up my arm to keep from leaning forward. Any other tips would be appreciated 😊

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

I always sleep on my side,and move the pillow till it supports my neck....Works for me....❤❤

[@CherDele]

Best explanation and demonstration(s) ive ever had the pleasure of listening and observing on KZbin. Thank you. Im now a proud subscriber.

[@ka1457]

I’ve completely modified my pillow. I bought a child’s pillow. Rolled it up. Put ties around the ends so it stays rolled nice and tight. Then added snaps at the corners and the center (me being ocd about it lol). Tuck it in a small pillow case. Turn it over so snaps are on the mattress side. Good to go. I struggled with my pillow for years until I figured this out. Tootsie roll for my neck 😂

[@1life1impact]

Can you use a travel neck pillow during sleep, too?

[@godlytiktoks7113]

I love this video so much it really helps me thank you so much because of you I have no neck , back or shoulder pain thank you you deserve so much likes and subscribers woohoo love you

[@lashondahursey6116]

Do you sleep on your back what pillow do you have

[@claritadeluna6609]

Thank you for working on this video. Have you seen, used and reviewed the Derila Pillow? I am interested in knowing what you think of it. Thank you in advance.

[@phutthasone]

Gonna test this tonight. Thanks Nick

[@mattharrison9550]

Did it work or make a difference?

[@jumokeakindele7217]

Thank you so much for this video. I've slept on my tummy virtually all my life until some two months ago when I woke up with a terrible neck pain and headache. My neck was stiff and I've been working on it since then. I've bought a contour pillow and I'm currently weaning myself off meds. How do I go forward since I have subsequently developed crepitus (neck cracks and pops) which though not painful in any way is quite concerning nevertheless?

[@lashondahursey6116]

Any relief

[@music.rocks.4302]

As a sufferer of post nasal drip constantly (sinusitis), thank you for the 1st tip!

[@uroospunyali8861]

I could not get which pillow give better sleep for neck pain. I have been suffering in neck as well as lower back pain for last few years. I have tried all types of even expensive mattress and pillows, but non of them was helpful. I do the yoga exercises for back and neck pain, that helps little bit, but at night no what mattress or pillow I sleep, still I feel pain in my neck and lower back and my next and lower back is severe stiff and tense in the morning. Would you please recommend me any mattress and pillows which would help me sleeping at night without pain. 🙏.

[@maggiephantom]

this was really helpful i ddnt know i had been doing this wrong for my whole life . sent this for everybody i knew ty

[@garcuca]

Great vid. I couldn’t find the link to the neck pillow, so could you let me know where to get one? Thanks!

[@angelzexist4692]

Glad I watched this, as I have recently started sleeping part of the night without my pillow to try and help with my neck pain. What about for those of us that change positions throughout the night though? I usually switch between sleeping on my back and sleeping on my side.

[@dogmom240]

Will be trying these new way of sleeping to help my neck pain. Good video! Nice voice, very soothing.

[@jjones317]

I was hoping you did stomach sleeping, I’ve did that one for years and recently developed neck issues. I’m now doing back sleeping but it’s still not comfortable.

[@Tony_Sab]

Stomach sleeping is not good my guy

[@benji0093]

stomach sleeping is terrible. very taxing for both neck and back. I cant sleep on my back so I always sleep on my side

[@Joannabanana1989]

My many years of stomach sleeping have caused so many neck and limb numbness for me. My chiropractor said if causes severe nerve compression in the spine and I have definitely noticed this. I am now training myself to sleep on my back. Look up the fort method for back sleeping. It is really comfortable. You basically make a cross shape on your bed and use one pillow for head and neck, 2 pillows for arms and 1 pillow under the knees.

[@aino7040]

I have a migraine and sinus issue. So i use the 8:28 method. Really help a lot and cheaper. After i got some money, i bought the ikea pillow. It worked perfectly fine.

[@sanotime]

is that the contour pillow you bought? is it still good? I'm dealing with migraines and neck pain too

[@gizoshivlogs7131]

I have been using a pillow with neck curve/support for many years, however I just diagnosed with flat neck yesterday. What would you suggest me to do? Should I use the 3-towel with no pillow method?

[@isimsizbiri4307]

Have u found any solution? I'm having the same situation rn and my nexk just hurts sm during the day even when I'm using a curved neck pillow

[@patriciagrubb1616]

Thank you. Very good tips for pinched nerve in my neck.

[@signlanguage7624]

What about keeping your shoulders back underneath your ears? Modifying your pillow still seems to keep the shoulders rounded in when you lay on your back. Trapezius pain right behind of the left side of the neck pain?

[@deebazebdee975]

Thank you so much Sir, MAY GOD bless you

[@haven_from_me]

Me doing everyone of these. 😬 no wonder my neck is killing me and there's pain down my arm. Going to change this tonight. Thank you for the video!

[@Brother_Mouse_]

this was great for me, thank you!

[@Big.dragon00]

Thank you..Now i know wheres the Tingling down my arms came from. I tried a curved Orthopaedic pillow.

[@LitGyal]

Thanks for the video! Do you have any links to the pillows so I can get one especially for side sleeping?

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

WOW! Any suggestions for my situation? I had left shoulder surgery and now have an implant. I used sleep on my side on my left, so this surgery has affected my sleep, my neck and my back. HELP!!! Thank you!

[@manilaloves]

This is brilliant! And a good presentation. Thank you so much. Very helpful for me

[@deebazebdee975]

Is there anything I cud eat healthy fr neck pain I mean any vitamins, or organic things,please tell me sir

[@thinktankagain]

The video is beautiful and informative, and your voice is so calming

[@I.Am.Gretta]

Thank you!!!! This is incredible! Nice work. So helpful and I feel results already.

[@ATonOfBacon]

Once again, thank you for doing videos on sleeping. Please keep making more content.

[@cottoncandie6091]

Thanks for your very informative video! I want to ask what I should do if I sleep on my back, but I change positions and sleep on my side in the middle of the night? I’m currently using a memory foam curved pillow

[@crystalle8982]

I have the same question. Hope the Dr. will answer. Don't know which pillow should accommodate when changing positions during sleeping.

[@sandyholladay9078]

I've been using a Nikken contour pillow since 1995 & love it. Haven't had a stiff neck since. Good for both back & side sleeping. It's extremely firm, with special foam, ceramic plates to wick heat away, & magnets for relaxation. It's been perfect for me, but hubby didn't care for it.

[@kunalamin8]

Amazing techniques. 👍

[@jaye7898]

Thanks for your helpful tips. My "bed" is a cot, and over time, it droops as if it were a hammock. Would that create a problem for my spine in the long run?

[@AL-it3cb]

Forsure it will. Sleep on a firm flat bed. No slang

[@kiliarowe9338]

I’m stomach sleeper always has been. Was raised by my grandma and she would always say roll on your stomach so you can go to sleep and it always work work to this day. If I’m on my back I jump a lot or wake up easy. If I’m on my side feel like I’m overthinking a long time before I go to sleep. So I want to know what’s the positive + negatives to sleeping on my stomach and is there correct way or good billow adjusting for it? Thanks

[@michellelam8096]

Dr Nguyen, what types of pillow if I have nerve pain & lower lumber pain to use

[@maliktahirhaleem5107]

I WAS USE ING DOUBLE PILLOW, HAD PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK. ON DOCTOR ADVICE I STARTED TO USE SINGLE MEMORY PILLOW, I FEEL MUCH BETTER, BUT STILL NOT 💯 % SATISFIED??? WILL TRY TO USE NECK SUPPORT, AS PAR YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS. STAY BLESSED 🙌 😇

[@tiagoduarte2]

Great video. Question on something I am not sure I understood. I have a contour pillow. Are you not suppose to put a bit of your shoulders/back over the pillow when using contour pillow? Or is this just good when sleeping with a regular pillow?

[@dhonidhoni3763]

Nice video I did it it worked thank u share more videos thank u in advance

[@moonembracethesun1061]

I have been doing that for a while . And it's seems to releasing my neck pain and heartache.

[@gino55yo]

Very good video, sir.

[@marilynweitz8986]

Bout 12:45 your showing proper back sleeping w/pillow... Rolling a towel placing it under curve of lower back... Will this give a better support alignment??? Or spine in neutral position???

[@ggbalaji27]

Great information will try tonight

[@PEACE1Lovely]

So glad I found this information. Keep up the good work. much success

[@MO-jd4oh]

I just order the side sleeper pillow. It will arrive today.

[@Kayahdog]

What do you recommend for stomach sleepers?

[@beemajaleel520]

Very useful information.. great work 👍

[@lukebalane9024]

Thank you. I find this very helpful.

[@marylouirick7316]

I glad u teach us why and why not. 💤💤💤💤💤😴!

[@InNoTime3377]

The pillow you put in the link is that good for back sleeping also? And do you have a video about sleeping with pillows by your sides?

[@LisaK-lj3vt]

Could you share a link where you bought the small neck roll please? I find towels too hard against my neck and it causes pain.

[@ummu8462]

Dr what abt support the neck w travel pillow

[@ewnyMetroExpress]

This is great! Can you recommend a neck brace for cervical stenosis?

[@lisamcpherson8947]

Thank you it really works for me

[@neenasharma8545]

Could you please suggest sleeping position for reversal of cervical lordosis with spondiolysis of c4/c5/c6. Please please🙏🏻

[@manjurajeev3661]

Me too have spondylosis problem..

[@starlite7785]

Do you experience vertigo while switching sleep positions?

[@jandy4268]

@@starlite7785 yes! Do u

[@starlite7785]

@@jandy4268 yes all the time 😭 even while switching neck positions otherwise. Do you get cervical vertigo only while sleeping? I get it when I look down on my phone then look up

[@buddysteve5543]

All contour pillows are not firm enough for me to support my neck curvature so I use a rolled up towel as you described in your video.

[@America-Cryo]

Nicely explained video !!

[@edge3220]

Is it possible to train yourself to be a back sleeper? I'm a side sleeper and it's causing me problems, but I can't fall asleep on my back. I can lay down for a nearly an hour until it gets uncomfortable and never fall asleep. I have to roll to my side. I wish this wasn't the case.

[@naomi-we5ob]

sameee!!

[@Joannabanana1989]

Try the pillow fort method and also add a pillow on top of your stomach. 5 pillows total. I am a long time stomach/side sleeper and this has been the best way to train myself. It is basically a pillow fort shaped like a cross. One for the head and neck, then one for each arm to elevate the arms and then one under the knees. I add one on top of my stomach for added pressure because i love the pressure of sleeping on mg stomach.

[@EdwinMactalMusic]

@@Joannabanana1989 I do this! I have so many pillows lol

[@Joannabanana1989]

@Edwin seriously! My whole bed is taken up by pillows haha It seems to help me sleep the more pillows I have

[@denisecomoloit4016]

Yes try it and within 5days u will be a back sleeper

[@chinmayadhiman3358]

So we need one type of pillow for side sleep and other kinda pillow for sleeping on the back?

[@nickangelovski4358]

Love your work kid 😎

[@kinseybarnard]

Do people really just sleep in one position all night? I rotate from my left side to my back and then on to my right side and back again. I probably go through this rotation 10 times per night. I'm doing this because I can't stay comfortable in any one position for long. I flop around like a landed fish. I suffer from numbness and tingling in the finger tips. When I finally do fall asleep this wakes me up again.

[@TheMainEngy]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. My bad sleep has been affecting my ability to focus on work and even focus on what a person is saying. Even my gaming skills is taking a toll.

[@alexspata]

I will recommend it you to get an adjustable memory foam pillow, that has pieces that can be taken out, or added, because otherwise you will have to do trial and error. I bought one from Jysk but I think they have it in other places too

[@bobzaj5129]

i wake up everyday with headache i tried everything even you techniques any suggestions to help me

[@sanotime]

did you get any help?

[@grentreem3096]

TY, exactly what I was looking for!

[@wandarichard1865]

Hello, Can you please share with me as to how to sleep if one has vertigo?

[@jadynstamina3566]

Thank god I came across this video!! Thanks so much you have saved my life haha

[@manojshrestha5300]

I am l4-l5,l5-s1 herniated disc patient with sciatica on left leg..what exercise should i perform sir..two disc on lower lumber is totally black and had nerve compression..sciatica on left leg..what should be the exercise?flexion or extension?can you help me sir?i am just 30..i am stressed with this problem sir.

[@Activchiro]

Have you checked the rest of the videos on my channel. I did so much on lower back and Sciatica

[@manojshrestha5300]

@@Activchiro yes i have watched most of yours but many times i got trauma while working on these two disc..so case may differ..so i am in dilema whether to perform flexion or extension.what would be the best sir??

[@obiecastro2482]

Im using 2 goose feather pillows from Ikea shop ,,,giving me good sleep always soft,,,,,my memory foam pillow becomes hard texture and heavy to carry

[@anacruz9298]

Thank you very much.

[@zachnole]

How about a video on the best cervical neck pillows.

[@srinidhinani1812]

Recently I got my neck spine straight... Is it possible to restore my neck curvature shape with help of your sleeping positions... Sry for my bad English...

[@MeenaMeena-sr6fj]

Tq dr excellent 👌 information

[@flaredebeauti7681]

Life saver here

[@SharkxBait93]

What if I have pain in my upper back (Trapezius area) after sleeping? What causes that? I feel like I shrug my shoulders up when I sleep but I honestly have no idea why. I have a newish medium mattress and recently bought one of these neck pillows...

[@lashondahursey6116]

Any relief

[@patrickrea3847]

This is interesting I've been sleeping wrong way for years.

[@pedestryans6602]

Hello! I am 27, I was just diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis, can the right pillow possibly reverse this? Or will it simply reduce pain?

[@TOTALLYENGINEERING]

Have you got any relief brother.... I'm 23 and I have been suffering from this cervical spondylosis since 4 5 months.... Reply Plzz if u got any relief

[@starlite7785]

@@TOTALLYENGINEERING do you experience vertigo?

[@TOTALLYENGINEERING]

@@starlite7785 I used to... But not now stretching helps alot.... But I still have the stiffness

[@starlite7785]

@@TOTALLYENGINEERING thank you for replying the vertigo is worse while lying down will do more stretching. Also try ayurvedic massages it helps with circulation.

[@TOTALLYENGINEERING]

@@starlite7785 since when u have this cervical spondylosis?