Waking up with a crick in your neck is a sign that your sleep posture is off, says Rahul Shah, MD, an orthopedic neck and spine surgeon. Same goes if you have trouble falling (and staying!) asleep. But therein lies the problem.
“Sleep is an important part of our lives, as it enables us to recharge and reset for the following day. Unfortunately, it’s virtually impossible to be able to control your posture when you sleep,” says Dr. Shah.
While you sleep, you subconsciously make certain adjustments to your body position to find comfort, but there’s only so much that can be done once you’re passed out. What you do before you hit the sack makes all the difference.
Experts In This Article
- Rahul Shah, MD, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Premier Orthopedic Spine Associates in New Jersey
How to improve your sleep posture, according to a orthopedic spine surgeon
1. Rethink your pillow situation
