BYO Pillow
Over all of the years I have been a Chiropractor in Chastwood, the one common denominator I get when asking people how their vacation was is the comment on a ‘bad pillow’.
An ill-fitting pillow can not only ruin a night’s sleep, lead to neck pain, shoulder discomfort, neck pain and headache, it can just plainly ruin your holiday! With any of the above-mentioned symptoms, the life (and holiday) effect follows. You become cranky; you can not concentrate; you find it difficult to relax; you are limited in what you can do; you have a dark cloud hanging over your head. This, in itself, creates stress for your body, layered over the stress of a bad night’s sleep. All because of a bad pillow.
The answer? BYO Pillow.
That’s right, pack your own pillow and bring it with you.
At the end of the day, your pillow’s most important job is to support you in your go-to sleeping position, all night long. And when I say, “support,” I don’t just mean that it feels soft and cozy. The right pillow should keep your head, neck, and spine, all in neutral alignment, and support the natural curvature of your neck and spine. Keeping your neck and spine neutral not only alleviates neck pain, it also relieves pressure throughout your entire body and allows your body to rest, recover and rejuvenate. Just what a vacation is for in the first place.
So, as you pack your car, ensure that there is enough room in the car for your pillow. It is tried and tested, and you know that it fits you! If you are travelling by plane, pack what is called a travel pillow (a smaller, contoured pillow).
Unsure if your pillow fits or need a travel pillow? Contact us on 02 9415 4606 or www.chatswoodchiropractic.com. We are more than happy to help. After all pillows are like shoes, they need to be fitted to you so as you get the one that fits you right!
And remember, while you’re on holiday, make sure to move your body. Whether it’s a morning stretch, a walk along the beach, or exploring a new city on foot, keeping active is key to enjoying your time away while taking care of your health.
