Jacob set off to Haran from Beersheba, "...on reaching a certain place; he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep." I can only imagine the discomfort trying to get a good night's sleep especially if he was a side sleeper.

Getting a good night's sleep can be a pain in the neck-literally. There are a lot of things that can make getting a good night's rest impossible from technological and sometimes emotional interference but most times these things are physical.

Two-thirds of people deal with neck pain, while it is prevalent among middle aged people, anyone can suffer from it. Pain arising from an injury may heal but a good percentage of people may be left with chronic issues.

Your sleep position and pillow may play a vital role in continuing pain, stomach sleepers for instance may face the most pain, this position means your head to either side and your spine is arched.

CHOOSING A PILLOW SUITED TO YOUR SLEEP POSITION

It is worth noting that no sleep position is better than the other, what matters most is being able to fall asleep in a certain position and being comfortable in said position. But note also that when it comes to neck pain, certain positions can aggravate and strain your neck.

That's something to especially consider if your neck pain has long been unbearable, and you've yet to identify the cause. No matter your sleep style, though, the wrong pillow may be the culprit behind your nighttime pain that's keeping you wide awake. So, here's what to consider when looking for a new pillow for neck pain, based on your preferred sleep position.

Side Sleepers

Height is the keyword when searching for a pillow for side sleepers. To avoid neck pain side sleepers need to keep the head aligned with the spine. The ideal pillow for a side sleeper should have enough lofts to fill the space between the ears and edge of the shoulders; people with bigger shoulders would need a higher loft.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers need a medium loft that raises the head just enough to sit in line with the neck. A back sleeper can use two pillows, one smaller one under the neck for added support.

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Stomach Sleepers                                                                         

Sleeping on your stomach isn't exactly ideal for your spine and puts pressure on the joints on the back and neck. If you must sleep on your stomach, then use a pillow that is very thin so your neck isn't out of alignment.

It is worth investigating a good pillow for neck pain—especially considering the possibility that the issue may not just fix itself. A bad mattress or pillow amongst other things can increase the chances of having neck pain and make a restful night challenging.

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