{"id":515,"date":"2018-09-24T20:07:56","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T20:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=515"},"modified":"2018-10-06T23:40:33","modified_gmt":"2018-10-06T23:40:33","slug":"is-it-better-to-sleep-without-a-pillow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/is-it-better-to-sleep-without-a-pillow\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Better To Sleep Without A Pillow?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pillow isn’t a scientific item, but it can provide a scientific use in our lives and health. With the right support and comfort, it can be used to snooze on as well as prop up your neck or head while sleeping. However, many people still wake up with shoulder or neck pain and ask: Is it better to sleep without a pillow? There is no general answer for all people because it will depend on your sleeping position.<\/p>\n

Advantages of sleeping without a pillow<\/h2>\n

While it’s totally a personal decision to sleep with or without a pillow, there are many medical studies proving that it can provide many benefits when sleeping without a pillow.<\/p>\n

a. Spinal alignment<\/h3>\n

Without a pillow, we can sleep in a natural position, which can greatly support the spine. More importantly, it enables your spinal area to spread evenly along the natural curves of the body.<\/p>\n

b. Facial benefit<\/h3>\n

Sleeping without a pillow might help reduce your wrinkles. This is because your face won’t be squished and pressed the pillow.<\/p>\n

c. Sleep quality<\/h3>\n

Many people find it difficult to sleep on a pillow because it elevates their body to a high level. Also, choosing the wrong model with a firm surface can make you feel neck pain in the morning. WIthout a level, your body can stay in a normal position, thus ensuring a quality sleep.<\/p>\n

d. Neck pain alleviation<\/h3>\n

Sleeping with a pillow can be the main source of shoulder and neck pain. Using the wrong pillow is an often overlooked source of neck problems.<\/p>\n