How To Sleep Well With Neck Arthritis/DJD/ Spondylosis - Dr. Alan Mandell, DC

Understanding the correct ways to sleep in your bed with your neck condition, will greatly enhance a good nights sleep so you may awaken refreshed and rested.
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[@motivationaldoc]

Want to clarify something I mistakenly said. Sleeping on your back does not compress the organs, sleeping on your stomach does.

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[@wendystapleton5130]

You have answered so many of the things that I have struggled with. The advice on the pillows was the best, I have many pillows I have tried now I see why many of them are wrong. I will seek out the right one now. You are open and informative, but most of all you actually care and your help is so very appreciated. Thank you will keep watching.

[@motivationaldoc]

Have a beautiful night.

[@rajr8487]

So very true. We're truly grateful to you for what you're doing doctor. It is so very useful and helpful for people suffering in pain. These are like an elixir. So informative, gives the critically needed background and understanding of the problem at hand (which otherwise gets oblivion), and your explanation, causes/symptoms and the solutions to it is all one GREAT HEALING package. God bless you and your dear ones. May your tribe increase. Deep gratitude, respect and love.

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[@katerinakorai2159]

Doc. Mandel. Believe me you are the best speaker, you say so many information, and no nonsense as many others tell us

[@richardwhite6423]

Dr. I have Arthritis on my neck thank you for all your information you are a Lifesaver thank you love karin❤❤❤❤❤

[@rajr8487]

We're truly grateful to you for what you're doing doctor. It is so very useful and helpful for people suffering in pain. These are like an elixir. So informative, gives the critically needed background and understanding of the problem at hand (which otherwise gets oblivion), and your explanation, causes/symptoms and the solutions to it is all one GREAT HEALING package. God bless you and your dear ones. May your tribe increase. Deep gratitude, respect and love.

[@kristinedorsett8038]

thank you!😊

[@Steppeni]

Been watching your vidoes some time. Thank you for all your help. My neckpain is getting better with your good tips. You have helped more than my fysiotherapist! THANK YOU!

[@gildalopez2495]

Thank you for the great information. I have all the symptoms you are describing ( tinnitus, headaches, TMJ, back of the skull spasms ) and had no idea there were all related to the cervical spondylosis. My physicians did not make then connection either.

[@Србомбоница86]

Do you get nausea or dizziness with it?

[@likhandas4024]

I had dizziness and nausea. How to solve it

[@CARLOSRUIZ-pe3mo]

@@likhandas4024 ihave dizziness and nausea and then it makes me vomit like the exorsist where ever i am.the only thing that helps me is lying on my my back for some 15min,, nausea and dizziness you are pinching that nerve ,also ice also helps me

[@saintdaisy6551]

Praise be to God I am alive, thank you for the advice, that's the wisdom of God. Prevation is better than cure, Blessed are you Doctor I have learned alot with love Saint Daisy South Africa

[@patriciacolombini6567]

I feel as if I am entering a church when I come into Dr Mandel's teaching!!!! Ha ha love this man.

[@Casmige]

I have C3 to C7 Degeneration (Spondylosis) I have actually found sleeping without any pillow or head-prop to be very beneficial. I've tried the Face-down type, the "U" Shaped (Just under & cradling my neck) & tempurpedic. Nothing worked better than NO PILLOW or SUPPORT whatsoever. It's counterintuitive but maybe we are simply socialised to think we need pillows.

[@user-nc1mk3wz7q]

How did you get it and how is going?

[@marybrand5771]

No pillow is best for me

[@Reneemfenn]

Same here

[@helenfhnin]

it worked FOR YOU. That doesn't mean pillows are just a mass placebo. Signed, a person with cervical spondylosis who needs pillows to sleep well.

[@jennywills4274]

Thank you for this advise,because I have had this problem,for about 30 years,because I work on a sewing machine,

[@axturm]

bruh same

[@Maryam-ue3vw]

Awesome illustration! I finally got it how to check my sleeping posture. Many Thanks!

[@beinchristbeforeitstoolate6813]

Thank you Dr. Mendel, you are a God sent and I have been helped greatly by your video's!!!

[@PomMomLisa]

Hi Doc! GREAT video. I have had neck pain all my life. Two years ago, I had a 3 level ACDF. It has helped me tremendously. Of course, I still suffer, but I am no longer falling down! Thanks for all of your wonderful tips. I will be using many of them in my search for added relief. I agree with you that a great pillow and mattress is mandatory. I use a buckwheat pillow and I would fight someone if they tried to steal it from me. 😂

[@sharonchriswell8500]

You are helping my neck problems this week. Pillows, knowing where the pain starts. Thank you

[@Polidavey48]

thanks doc!! I can't believe that I had messaged you about this just a couple of days ago, and you prepared such a great video segment so quickly. thank you so much. this was very helpful.

[@motivationaldoc]

Your welcome David.

[@akshitasinghal307]

@@motivationaldoc bt dctr adviced me not to use pillow...

[@sumitmazumder8772]

thank you sir ...ur all d videos,give us a new life who is being struggling from cervical problem..

[@nonnez324]

I have to try and sleep on my back and right side for most of the night but still have to switch to my left from time to time . . . such broken sleep for years and years. I basically have a few naps for my sleep. I have multiple issues, that being said, I appreciate your videos very much as they have helped me in many ways, and for many conditions.

[@annanicole1717]

You are the best I love your videos. They’re so educational and you’re voice is so relaxing to my ear especially when I’m in a lot of pain.

[@aliciad.6088]

The additional doggie picture was a happy moment~

[@rosearmstrongwoodroffe445]

Thank you Dr Mandela, I think you are great, straight to the point. I have a bulging disc in my neck and have been in severe pain last two days, thanks for the ice pack hack.

[@Goosebumps4117]

What is ice pack?

[@KatScott-uq9ib]

I have this and unfortunately the tyre for me finally blew (yes I watched that episode too) I have a large disc bulge and nerve root impengment at C7 with spinal cord abutment. It is the worse pain I have ever felt in my life, with the left arm feeling like its slowly dying, constant deep pain and muscle twitching/spasms throughout the shoulder, arm, hand and thumb and first finger. Trying to manage it myself as the wait list is insane to see a specialist over here in Oz. So very grateful for all the tips and correct education you offer us. It has inpowered me to stop being depressed about the pain and start overcoming it and being pro active in fixing it. Thank you 👌🤗

[@Supcuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Best of luck! Tell me how you go,.

[@5DNRG]

After 12+ car accidents w whiplash, this info is extremely valuable! Thank you Doc.

[@PlatinumPlatz]

How are you still alive?

[@elizabethofreeman2346]

I loooove the picture with the dog🥰 Thank you for helping us. God Bless you!

[@AmandaLiz72]

Please consider linking the products you are referring to like the pillows. It would be nice to find the specific things you mention. Love your videos!

[@reenXsham]

Then people would say hes paid for it and advertising!

[@jonburrows2684]

Mypillows are good. I've had ton of different ones, but I find that one to help me the most

[@laceme100]

You're Amazing!! I Love You😘 for helping people the way You do. God Bless You🙏

[@KayGreen]

Greatly appreciate all your information. Sending love and healing to all.

[@clairebear1808]

I purchased a butterfly pillow and I love it. No matter how I use it I get relief and love that my airways are clearly open. I also have a problem with what do I do with my arms and this pillow is great because it has several ways to address the issues. I had numbness and tingling when I was sleeping on it. I am definitely going to buy another.

[@elizabethfernando3889]

Can you pls tell me the name of your pillow thanks

[@ellybear81]

Omg that ice pack on the dog’s head was the best ever!! I love doggos!!

[@user-ym5io2ul1o]

Will you please link that pillow for us? Amazon has a zillion and I can't find this one.

[@rogerserafin]

Thank you so much for this. I'll be making adjustments for my spondylosis.

[@rosannawiltshire6100]

THANK YOU DR MANDELL, I can t thank you enough, thank you for all this information!!!!

[@FullFinnoy]

5,8M subscribers with only 8K likes to quality content such as this? Here's my comment and like!

[@jessicathompson8231]

I have cervical spondylosis & bulging C-5/6, & a good bit of neck arthritis. I have a buckwheat hull pillow (similar to the bamboo mentioned), with a zipper so can add/remove some hulls to my level of comfort. I ordered a medium-sized but it's as big & heavy as a 3 year old toddler lol (I named it George haha)...So.. I ordered a set of zipper travel pillowcases (which are fairly small), & I added my preferred level of the hulls, (be sure to also use an outer "regular" pillowcase to wash with your sheets), this is my pillow. I'm keeping George (which still has plenty of hulls!) to refill as needed because the hulls do eventually deteriorate from use. I adjust it to fit my neck & head, I'm usually a back sleeper but will turn on my side at times & this works perfectly for both. Also, I made myself two "heaties" (my term), made from an old t-shirt (very comfy material!), they are rectangular pillows about 5"×13" I sewed, left a filler slot & filled with regular grain rice (can also add some lavender and other dried plants/herbs for a nice scent), not packed totally full, so they are adjustable/maneuverable, then finished by sewing up/closing the slot . I heat them in the microwave (don't overheat, usually 2-4 minutes is enough, depends on size & density but test for your comfort level, just don't burn them up!), after heating, I turn them back & forth to distribute the heated rice equally, wrap them/roll them up in pillowcases to provide insulation & protection from any burns, plus be able to wash this outer cover. Then I can place them wherever it hurts without risk of burning myself or electrical shock, better than a heating pad & the insulation keeps them warm all night. They're like my little buddies, keeping me snuggly warm & comforting all the hurting places, including my neck on especially painful nights. GREAT for winter, too, as well as kids tummyaches (use caution, never overheat!).

[@stephenmangum9337]

Excellent video, very informative, very hopeful. Going to save this for reviewing and to share with my family.

[@jacquelinevanbaren7519]

I'm a side sleeper and if it comes to a pillow, not even your video on this topic can help me. Have tried everything, thin, bit thicker, bit softer, bit harder, visco elastic... at least from the latter I know it's nothing for me, get pain in my ear and neck, can't fluff it up and too hot, so can rule out that one. Have now a soft one and the head of my bed a bit up, this last because of my sinuses, otherwise they stuff up.

[@Razainthewoods]

I had neck surgery at 44 on my c4 c5 and they told me I had one of the worst spines they had seen. He told me it was the back of a 90 year old full of bone spurs, arthritis and narrowing of the discs. I’m 55 and I am in so much pain again.

[@aidalopezvlog4259]

My work in salon Doc I'm eye brow designer so I have frozen shoulder thanks For sharing I always watch your channel God bless you

[@RosaPfeffer1]

I start a new way to work with my pain.. and i have hope know Thank you so much Greetings from Germany :))

[@Adrienne1968]

I sleep on my side as it's more comfortable...being careful that my arthritis hips/ knees don't touch. This way does not seem to affect my cervical spondylitis that much either. But any twists to the neck could start of carotid problems which would then affect my body causing blackouts in getting up quickly to fainting, dizziness and falls...etc which are all part of cervical spondylitis anyway 😊

[@roseofsharon3240]

I tried to sleep on my back mostly with a pillow under my knees because sleeping on my side could cause my jaw to get out of alignment because I do have TMJ. Thanks for the info Doc.👍🏼

[@billyjack4131]

What kind of symptoms do you experience when your TMJ acts up and what do you think causes it to.act up ? Thanks

[@roseofsharon3240]

billy jack well my jaw can lock up and then I have to unlock it and get it back into alignment by moving my mouth side to side eventually goes back into place it’s a bit sore after it gets back into position. I get clicking also.

[@billyjack4131]

@@roseofsharon3240 Ok thanks for the info and best of luck.

[@roseofsharon3240]

billy jack ok

[@rohitchavan8061]

GREAT KNOWLEDGE....THIS GUY HAS A MUST TO SAY....

[@Reneemfenn]

Wrap cervical collar in a material They’re made more comfortable wrapped in either an old t shirt, a silk scarf, man’s silk handkerchief, or maybe an linen cloth napkin & all can be found in thrift stores & hand washed instead of washing collar often.

[@bebehorton6684]

Thank you for your informative videos! You are excellent at sharing how to address so many ailments we have. I just started going to a therapist for my neck issues. He was good in that he showed me the skull in the back and where my problems stem from. Im sure it’s from looking down at my computer over the years. Like so many Im still in search for the Perfect pillow😢 I’ll check out the bamboo pillow you showed. I also have apnea and cannot get used to all that paraphernalia on my head. If you have any tips on apnea I would really appreciate anything you can recommend. Thank you again for the time you spend offering your extensive advise. 👏👏👏👏

[@wendynguyen8296]

Love your channel Dr Mandell!🥰🥰🥰

[@wanderer0617]

This is me! Thanks for this!

[@beatricemillar6802]

Great video lots of wonderful information. Bea

[@frogsoup2241]

love your videos doc, they're very clear and concise....thank you very much from Melbourne, Australia

[@farasha4470]

Amazing tips as usual doc. God bless you

[@syedjawaidakhtar5464]

Thanks doctor. Very informative presentation.

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Namo Amitabha Buddha 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@madhubaghel3517]

Thanks Dr Mandell. I have been looking for such information since long. Very informative and helpful video.

[@jeffbangkok]

This one is how I lived my life right on the money..No doctor suggested cold packs in the USA till I started physical therapy in Bangkok..I'd fall asleep on the table after they'd put the cold pack on

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ITS REALLY BAD TO SEE SO MANY LIKES FOR IDEAT VIDEOS POSTED ON KZbin AND JUST FEW LIKES FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO DR MANDEL PERSONALLY CLARIFIES OUR PROBLEM SO NICELY THAT A PAID PHYSIOTHERAPIST ALSO DOES NOT DO FOR US AND ON TOP OF THAT I WANT TO PERSONALLY MEET THOSE 61 DISLIKE PEOPLE ....LODS OF LOVE FROM INDIA SIR...

[@kavithadhayalan4932]

Thank u so much doctor!!! Was really very helpful!!!!

[@bhupindergrewal9251]

Thank you doctor 🙏🏻

[@stephaniecannon410]

Great topic ☺️

[@centric1206]

excellent, thank you

[@Jandeana]

Thank you for your informative video . I do have a annoying neck from a bike accident at age 9 , and also from a gym injury around the same age , really damaged my neck

[@matthewfetherston5322]

was in a lot of pain neck shoulder problem tiny bit of. Turmeric in warm milk made me sleep deeply

[@mizzyjeweljanfernandez9292]

I really appreciated additional knowledge on how to get better. Was depressed until i watched your videos. They helped a lot. Thanks to you Dr. Alan.

[@SandraLovesSun]

Dairy gives me inflammation. Feeling it now. :( sounds good though!

[@Blake-pz7jj]

@@SandraLovesSun after age 18 dairy consumption should be little to none. It absoulutely does cause inflamation.

[@Србомбоница86]

@@SandraLovesSun just mix it with hot water

[@TechNiceyjames0]

Thank u for sharing this Dr. Mendel

[@sridevinv1037]

Dear doctor Can u suggest the right pillow for me, I have c5-c6 disc bulge

[@cuchanrahan641]

Thank You Doctor and God bless ❤🙏

[@janiceschlossbergerdman3244]

You are so informative.Many thanks

[@artvibral]

thanks so much for all your videos

[@rchngaonkar]

Very informative video doc. Anything specific for somebody suffering from ankylosing spondylitis?

[@marlinmusa5432]

I like feather pillows Thank you dr.love you

[@alimoore589]

I have a Jördkrok pillow from Ikea and it's comfortable and supportive.

[@angelmagalona9651]

Thank you very much for sharing doctor,God bless you

[@murieldesouza8289]

Thanks Alan you absolutely correct regarding the referral to the ear. There in deed was a bulging disk after the slip on that chair. Love you

[@murieldesouza8289]

I purchased this

[@murieldesouza8289]

What about dark choc for the mg

[@GlenysJones]

Great tips, thankyou very much 🙏🙏

[@christineatim1039]

You are amazing!...thank you sooo much for empowering us💕

[@michaelthomas366]

Thank you for the valuable information!

[@carolinemassawe7354]

Thank you doctor may God bless you so much for this information. I have the same problem but I would like to send you some photos of my MRI in order to advice me more. I have a strong pain in my neck.

[@carolinemassawe7354]

And also doctor I have a question, due to such problem in my neck I still can use a ceragem bed..

[@moy9022]

Thank you Doctor, ❤️ agreed with your explanation 💯 percent.

[@RakeshSahu-ws8un]

Thanks doctor.. Very helpful information

[@libianino6393]

Thank you for the great information!! can you talk about How much weight can you lift, when you have cervical spondylosis,I will appreciate,God bless you

[@robertdobie8680]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@robertopedrozasolis8504]

Thank you Mandell grat advices

[@Minachi47]

Thanks a ton for your valuable advice!

[@srikanthsetty]

Doc your videos are very informative...I have been suffering with spondylitis for past 10 years...Now I am experiencing similar pain on the other side as well...Along with tinnitus. Can you please make video how pinched nerve can also cause tinnitus and treatment for it.

[@siai8475]

Your are the best Doc

[@janetmariemccoll4098]

Thanks for sharing this information. 👍❤️🙏🏼

[@juanrestrepo4578]

Thank you Doctor, valuable info

[@alfred576]

Thanks Dr Mandell for your informative video but I find it impossible to sleep at night since my neck has started degenerating since August 2022 . I used to be a push bike rider for 20 years and I was hit twice by cars while I was riding in the bike lane. These accidents caused me major injuries such as severe whiplash, fractures, etc. I have a neurosurgeon for my issues and the latest MRIs in January 2023 show bulging disks at several levels, 2mm Retrolisthesis of C4/C5 and 1.5mm spondylolisthesis of C6. There are bilateral radiculopathies of mixed mild, moderate type. The affected nerves are C4, C5, C6, C7, C8. In the last 3 weeks I had an osteopath manipulation on the left of my neck to get rid of knotted muscles, but this adjustment made my whole neck a lot worse because the whole neck started to burn badly with pain, plus tingling spreading downwards in to my trapezius muscle, traps and also in the upper thoracic spine. I tried to sleep left, right, on my back, sitting down but I am not able to fall asleep due to the severe pain. I am feeling exhausted daily therefore the body is not healing. The minute anything touches my neck it starts excruciating. For me the best position to minimize the pain is standing, but it is impossible to sleep this way. I have been taking strong opioids to get some sleep but recently they are not working anymore like before. I feel always in pain, highly stressed and anxious,. It is like living in hell.

[@marcelajaklova6560]

I am replying to your comment because I have similar issues and I can relate with your feelings that it is like living in hell with constant pain and anxiety which I believe just belongs to that... How are you doing Alfred? Are you able to sleep? I hope that your condition is improved by this time....Anyway, I just want to wish you to feel better and above all not to lose hope!

[@alfred576]

​@@marcelajaklova6560 Hi Marcela thank you for your concerns. Even your situation doesn't sound good and hope that you improve too. Doctors, neurosurgeons, physios, chiros, and osteopaths don't have a clue about how much pain we are going through, 10/10 24/7. I have been waiting 9 months for a solution but my neck and lumbar spine are getting worse through inaction of the doctors who just prescribe you things like Nortriptyline, Gabapentin and opioids which are a mask, patch to the severe problems that we have. They cause bad side effects such as nausea, drowsiness. I am not doing too well because I am always in pain. When I lie down to sleep within 2, 3 minutes I start burning with pain, pins and needles going past C7 into the thoracic spine. Many times I get referred pain in all my fingers on both hands, palms, wrist pain, bicep, triceps, shoulders, traps pain. In my lumbar area when I lie down I start getting tightness of the groin, burning of the calves, my feet are tight and feel pins and needles in the toes. On top of this I get cervicogenic headaches, ear aches, pain in my jaw, left eye, throat at times, it is really horrible. I also have bilateral tinnitus which drive me crazy. There are days that are better therefore I go for a short walk. I haven't had quality of life at all because I can't sit at a restaurant, connect socially, visit my grandkids etc. My arms and fingers are also weaker than before when I was well. I also joined the Mayo Clinic Connect forum to find answers. I tried hot and cold ice packs but they don't always work. Going to sleep is the worst time because the pain becomes very severe for me. I start stinging, burning pain 10/10 constantly which causes me massive anxiety, I am not able to breathe properly due to the anxiety and my blood pressure hits 167-170 over 102-105. I have a psychologist who helps me with mindfulness but when the pain is extreme it just doesn't work. I wish that Dr Mandell has some advice for people who are extremely in pain. I have done the exercises, the stretches and still get pain regardless. I suppose the next solution is surgery but I don't want a fusion. I rather go to see Deuk-Spine in Florida to have my bulging discs repaired with his Laser tool. Unfortunately I don't have the finances to cover such costs. Best regards. Alfred

[@catherinewaterman3840]

I hope they can help it get better for you. I go in the pool and use a noodle for support and just be there. They had me walk in water on a treadmill at my worst.

[@nievesdereyes65]

You are so good explaining!!!

[@teresaronga3530]

Thank you very informative! Great video! God bless!🤗😊

[@amandacarter9507]

I know that the way I sleep has a lot to do with my neck and shoulder pain but I change positions a lot in my sleep so I don’t know how to fix it

[@JESUSCHRIST-mt9xp]

GOD BLESS YOU

[@DianneWilderASMR]

I just woke up with a stiff neck. Pillow too high. Thank you, doc

[@samwd5039]

I got a permanent problem with high pillow

[@bquade70]

Excellent thank you. Subbed. Pinched neck nerve, numb fingers charlie horse muscles. Uhgg pain!

[@mikefc55]

fantastic and informative. Thanks Doc.

[@withalohatara]

I needed to see this Thank you so much!

[@missy4cdts]

Thank you so very much for sharing

[@annonymousannonymous7010]

Hi Doc. Is it advisable to sleep without pillow on a mattress when there is pain in neck or trapezius region?

[@fightingbear8537]

I wished there was a cure for this.

[@rsplatt100]

Same!😥

[@melginger3794]

Thank you❤

[@KickingZebra]

what about people who have full cervical fusions? i am fused from my skull to c7 and since my skull fusion i wake up in tears everyday. to a point where i am scared to wake up. it hurts to sleep on my back or on the side. whichever side i sleep on will kill the next day. if i sleep on my back it hurts to sleep. i feel asleep sitting up once laying slightly back and felt ok but now when i try it if my head falls to a side while sleeping it will be in so much pain. my skull locks up since the skull fusion and i have to crack my neck and pop it painfully, and if i go to sleep i will wake up having to do this every time. i tried the therapeutic pillow and im so locked up , stiff and sore . i wish you could do a video for those many of us who did the mistake of being fused . especially since there are doctors online running scams to get people into their office and skull fused them/fully cervical fuse them there are tons of us that trusted them and are in tons of pain and sleeping is the worst

[@baunakieyethoda]

Excellent work doc.

[@julielazaroff4796]

What causes light headedness with herniated cervical disks. Also exhaustion? What causes this?

[@shaziyahassan7065]

Cervical pillow is good for spondylitis please tell me