There isn’t a worse way to start the day than with neck pain. It doesn’t matter whether it is a long-lasting consistent pain or a temporary problem that occurs only on certain mornings, the oppressive feeling it creates often interferes with the course of our day. Not everyone has time to go for a chiropractic massage to relieve this neck pain, but there are definitely some things you can do in the morning or before bedtime to avoid them. Dr. Brent Wells is a chiropractor from Alaska who has been practicing for over 20 years and has helped more than 10,000 people live without neck pain without medication. Today, he shares eight ways to avoid neckaches that attack you during sleep and the morning after.
In the first few seconds of the morning, you may be awake, but your body is still in sleep. When you get out of bed it is more rigid and heavier, and what you want to prevent is putting extra pressure on your neck. So, try to get out of bed in the following way:
This will help you get rid of neck pain created during sleep in the first few seconds of the morning.
Let warm water flow around your neck, stimulate you and soothe the muscles of the area. If you have some time, you can also make yourself a pampering bath into which you will put a few drops of essential oil. Another thing you can do is simply use warm compresses soaked in apple cider vinegar, warm water or a few drops of essential oil on your neck.
If you can’t breathe properly during sleep, you’ll probably find yourself in different positions throughout the night that actually make breathing easier, however, they can cause you to suffer from neck pain. See a doctor to find a better solution to the problem or, if you have a cold, try massaging these 4 pressure points to treat a blocked nose.
Just like a cat that wakes up from sleep and immediately stretches its body, you too have to stretch your body after a long night of lying on the mattress. Tension helps remind muscles and joints to move and that it's okay - especially if they feel tight and have trouble moving. Click here to learn 5 stretching exercises that will ease and treat your neck pain.
When pain starts, we sometimes contract our bodies in an attempt to avoid it, and it does help a little, however, at the same time, it causes the muscles and joints to contract unnaturally, which will eventually increase and worsen the pain. So, try to relax the body consciously - lean back, breathe slowly and release every part of the body slowly. Release the muscles along your back to your neck and let your body begin the day in a calmer and more relaxed way.
When you sleep, your body should be straight from head to toe. If you sleep on your side, choose a pillow that isn’t too thin nor too thick - one that will be conducive to keeping your head and neck in a straight line with your spine. If you sleep on an adjustable bed, avoid raising your legs or head when sleeping on your side.
If you lie in bed reading a book before bed, make sure your eyes can look at it without straining. If you feel that you need to make an effort, your neck will probably suffer from stress as a result. In addition, the neck should not be pushed forward by anything, but rather laid in a way that does not interfere and interrupts its natural and continuous connection to the spine. This is also true when you watch TV or use a smartphone in bed.
You probably chose your favorite ringtone to wake you up in the morning, and you may have your alarm on full volume because that’s the only way you’ll get up and not ignore it, but if you sometimes wake up in panic, something needs to be changed. When you wake up in a panic you may make very sharp movements that increase the pain that is generated during the night in the neck. Therefore, you may want to choose a more relaxed ringtone or download an app that increases the frequency of the alarm clock slowly and doesn’t play it loudly from the start. Remember, no one likes to be jostled out of sleep!
Click here to download Wakey Alarm Clock for Android
Click here to download Nightstand Central Alarm Clock for iPhone
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