I am confused about what pillow I should use for sleeping. It sounds like Esther's book suggests using just use a regular pillow for sleeping and I assume that is for people with normal neck. I have a straight neck without much of a curvature in my spine(could be due to bad posture when young), so can I use a contour pillow to hoepfully get some contour back (at least not getting it straighter) or should I use a regular pillow? I have been using a contour pillow for the past 7 years (a chiropractor suggested that) and still suffering from neck pain, although it seems worse when I don't use the contour pillow occasionally. Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
Sharon
Sharon
16 hours 28 min ago
09/10/2008 - 8:36pm
It is, however, important to go by comfort, so you want to pay careful attention to what makes you feel most comfortable. Seven years of doing something one way and still having problems doesn't sound great. I think it may be time to try something else. Read the book carefully and try to come to one of our Foundations courses. If there isn't one scheduled in your part of the country/world, you can request it here: http://www.egwellness.com/instruction/gokhale_method_intensive.html#city_form
The important things for your neck are length and shape. Try elongating the back of your neck gently on a regular pillow (put your head and 1-2 inches of your shoulders on the pillow) for a few nights and see how that feels.
13 years 2 weeks ago
12/26/2009 - 9:40pm
Sharon
16 hours 28 min ago
09/10/2008 - 8:36pm
10 years 1 month ago
12/31/2012 - 2:53am
Its called cervical traction pillow. A cervical traction pillow makes certain you sleep with the proper posture, a thing not everybody does. I had no idea about the Pillow for straight neck. Getting this information through this blog I am so pleased and can say that it would come to help us more. Take it up... adjustable beds king size
9 years 10 months ago
03/12/2013 - 6:50pm
Continue to use that kind of pillow because it was recommended by chiropractor. Maybe you so try the soft one also so that your neck will be exercise and more flexible. -how to increase twitter followers Thank you.
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