{"id":25909,"date":"2020-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/neck-shoulder-pain-sleeping\/"},"modified":"2023-08-29T16:20:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T16:20:52","slug":"neck-shoulder-pain-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/neck-shoulder-pain-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"A Chiropractor’s Advice for Sleeping Better with Neck and Shoulder Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you start to feel your neck and shoulders tense up, you know that the pain isn’t far behind. Most of us sit for hours on end, hunched over, staring at a computer screen, causing stress and tension to build up over the course of the day. Before you know it, you’re left with tight muscles\u2014and destined for an uncomfortable night’s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small wonder, then, that neck pain<\/a> is one of the most common and painful musculoskeletal conditions. According to one recent study, “It is a problem in societies probably due to the widespread use of electronic gadgets such as computers, mobile phones, and tablets. It causes pain, functional disability, depression, and sleep disturbances.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, those who deal with recurring neck and shoulder pain<\/a> often report troubled sleep. In a 2013 study, 42% of patients with chronic low back pain and chronic neck pain were found to be sleep deprived<\/a>. Another 2013 study noted that among those who have dealt with shoulder pain for three months or longer, an astounding 81% experienced poor sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aches and pains might be considered everyday inconveniences, but they can add up to prolonged low-quality sleep. Tom Tozer<\/a>, chiropractor at Wisconsin’s Imperium Chiropractic, is here to share his expertise on these areas of the body and offer tips on finally achieving pain-free sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common causes of neck and shoulder pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the achiness many of us experience while seated for long periods at our desks, there are several other things that can lead to neck and shoulder pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the neck, Tozer lists injuries like whiplash and sprains and strains, as well as chronic conditions like arthritis<\/a>. He also cites forward head posture, which is when someone drives their chin forward instead of keeping their spine and head aligned. Meanwhile, a few standard causes of shoulder pain include rotator cuff issues, bursitis, and arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNeck and shoulder pain can come from many different underlying conditions,” says Tozer. “For a proper evaluation and diagnosis, it’s necessary to look at all aspects of someone’s life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to prevent neck and shoulder pain while you sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Neck and shoulder pain can make it hard to fall and stay asleep. It can also cause you to experience numbness in your arms and hands<\/a>, says Tozer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to prevent neck and shoulder pain\u2014and wrestling with a pillow as you attempt to find a comfortable sleeping position<\/a>\u2014and improve the quality of your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase the right pillow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although Tozer says that finding the perfect pillow can be \u201cchallenging,” he believes it’s an effective way to relieve neck and shoulder pain. The right pillow for you “will depend on what position or positions you sleep in,” he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n