Welcome to the "Regenexx". Throughout this video, you will learn about how choosing the right pillow and sleep positions to reduce neck pain.
Hey, Dr. Mark Testa here. Today I'm going to talk to you about pillows & sleep positions. I get this question asked frequently "How to reduce neck pain in bed?"
A bad night's sleep can elevate your stress hormone cortisol and glucose levels. In men, it can lower testosterone levels by ten years. The bad news is it only takes a few nights of poor sleep to cause these kinds of changes in our body.
In fact, poor sleep can affect the circadian day/night cycle of the body and increase the risk for many poor health outcomes. The World Health Organization considers night shift work to be carcinogenic because of the effects on the circadian rhythm.
Sleep positions and pillows can affect neck pain. In this video, I'll discuss why sleeping on your stomach may aggravate neck pain. Why a down-filled pillow is best to support your neck and a better night's sleep.
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