The Importance of Pillows in Preventing Head and Neck Pain

GBS Enterprises specializes in specialty sleep products and pillow, mattress, and furniture protection plans. One of the flagship product lines of GBS Enterprises is Healthy Sleep Ultra-Tech, which includes chiropractor-recommended pillows designed to reduce head and neck pain. 

A good pillow can help keep your upper body aligned while you sleep and alleviate common forms of neck, back, and shoulder pain. One of the main things to consider when you choose a pillow is its ability to keep your neck curved slightly forward. 

If a pillow is overstuffed, your neck will bend abnormally forward when you sleep on your side or on your back, which strains your shoulders and neck. An overstuffed pillow can also result in obstructed breathing by narrowing your air pipe.

While lying on your back, your pillow should support the natural curvature of the spine and provide adequate support to your head, neck, and shoulders. Keep in mind, however, that your pillow should be thicker if you regularly sleep on your side.