Self-care when sleeping with you head on a pillow causes neck pain.

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Neck pain is something that can easily happen if we have inappropriate lifestyle behaviors. And many times, it is often thought that these symptoms can heal on their own, it’s okay, not serious, and doesn’t need treatment. But in reality, it may not be like that in every case. Sometimes, it can become office syndrome if you don’t take good care of your body.

One of the most annoying problems for people these days is waking up with a pillow that makes it difficult to turn left or right. But don’t worry, this UFABET will help you understand the causes, how to take care of yourself, and prevent it with various methods. 

The cause is from the head being in the same position for a long time, especially sleeping on the side. Which causes the neck to tilt, and choosing an inappropriate pillow, such as a pillow that is too low or too high, causing the neck and head to be tilte, bent or tilted too much. This results in tight neck muscles and neck pain that makes it impossible to turn left, turn right, bend or look up.

Symptoms that often occur are as follows:

  • At a milder level, the person may experience neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and sometimes pain in the shoulder blades.
  • Stiffness in the back of the neck, stiff neck muscles, pain when pressing or turning the neck
  • If you experience neck pain and numbness in your fingers or arms, and if you notice that your sensations have changed from before, this indicates that your symptoms are becoming more severe.
  • The shape of the neck is abnormal.
  • Have a headache, sore throat, high fever, or weakness.
  • The neck is very tight, making it difficult to turn the head or move the neck to perform various gestures.
  • Pain in the neck and back of the head, causing problems in daily life, such as walking, moving, and working.

    These symptoms can develop into more severe symptoms. Therefore, it is recommend that if you start to experience neck pain or neck tendon pain, you should not leave it untreated and find a solution as soon as possible.

    Self-care

    • If you find that your neck is swollen and red and you can’t turn left or right, you shouldn’t make your neck more tense, such as trying to force yourself to look down at your phone or practice dancing, because this will cause more inflammation. It’s best to rest your neck until it heals.
    • Adjust your sleeping position to be appropriate, whether sleeping on your back or side. Your head should be in line with your body and should not be tilted to one side to prevent muscle tension. Do not sleep face down and do not curl up when sleeping. Because it will cause the muscles in the neck to be tense all the time.
    • When there is pain, it can be relieve by applying hot or cold compresses for 15-20 minutes to the painful area.
    • Pain relievers, either oral or topical, may also be use if inflammation is severe enough to affect daily life.
    • Try to get plenty of rest and use the right pillow for you.

    Neck pain is a symptom that is not very serious and can be easily cure. However, if left untreated until the symptoms become more severe or chronic. There is a risk of causing various diseases or conditions. Which will become problems in daily life in the future.