Learn what kind of pillow to buy for neck pain.

Name: Learn what kind of pillow to buy for neck pain.
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*Free course* I did a literature review, and I combined that with experience to answer your questions.

Created byTodd Lloyd

Last updated 9/2020

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What you'll learn

Learn how to pick out the right pillow to support your neck.
Learn the proper sleeping positions for neck pain and neck health.

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 45m total length

A frequently asked question my patients ask me is...1:29
What kind of pillow should I buy? In this course, we are going to combine clinical experience, personal experience, and some of the latest pillow research to find out what kind of pillow you should get if you have neck pain.
Did you know? Your neck has no active control while you sleep.1:11
Discover general guidelines for choosing a neck pain pillow, or sleep support, because humans have no active control over neck position while sleeping.
The anatomy of neck support4:04
Explore neck anatomy and the postural muscles that support a neutral spine. See how forward head posture increases neck muscle load and why a supportive pillow matters at night.
What kind of pillow is the best pillow for me?1:05
Learn your best sleep position. Learn what makes a supportive pillow into a proper neck support.
Your best sleeping positions3:54
Discover how to sleep for neck health: back sleeping supports a neutral spine, choose pillow thickness for side or size sleepers, and avoid excessive neck flexion.
Never sleep in this position!1:24
Avoid sleeping on your stomach, as it twists the neck and causes imbalances. Choose side or back sleeping and consider a neck pillow for support.
Three findings in the literature on pillow recommendations.3:48
Select a neck pillow that reduces cervical biomechanical stress and supports the neck's curves with intermediate height, using pressure-friendly materials like memory foam or latex with cooling tech.
Pillow's I've tried.8:53
Over the past 18 years, I've tried a bunch f different pillows. And, my patients have told me what has worked for them, too. Here's what I've learned.
Hands on with a couple of pillows in a chiropractic office5:54
In this lecture, I show you some of the pillows that are on display at a chiropractic office, and I share my thoughts on them.
Dive into a study showing what a modern pillow can do for you.13:59
Learn about a new type of pillow studied in 2017, and how the temperature of your pillow can influence your heart rate variability. How the temperature and its effects can influence your overall health because it will balance out your autonomic nervous system. See how the effects of a supportive pillow will combine with chiropractic care or with postural exercises if you have neck pain.

Requirements

No Requirements.

Description

One of most commonly asked questions I get from my patients is this: "What kind of pillow should I use?" In this course, I did a literature review, and I combined that with my experience, and my patients' experience to answer this question.

Also in this free course, I will go over what sleeping position you should try to avoid neck pain in the morning. And, I also review some of the pillows I have personally tried over the years.

Who this course is for:

Working adults