You want to keep a neutral neck position.
Towel roll for neck pain.
Make sure the back of your head and the back of your shoulders are touching the surface you are lying on.
For neck traction and stretching.
You can also try placing a pillow under your knees if you sleep on your back which will help align your spine and neck and reduce pain.
Also you want to make sure the towel fits your neck.
Now you can use it in a couple different ways.
Cervical towel roll technique the use of a simple rolled up towel can encourage the natural lordotic curve of the neck.
Your towel roll will also help to support your neck when you lie on one side or the other as it will help to fill in the space between your head and shoulder.
Alternate and change the thickness so that your head is not being pushed forward.
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You may have heard of using a rolled towel for lower back support but can this same diy technique minimize neck pain.
If you have neck pain it is usually not recommended you sleep on your stomach.
Poor sleeping and or sitting posture can lead to neck pain and stiffness.
A towel roll can help you with many neck issues that one is dealing with such as.
For some people the curve can be reduced or even straight which tends to lead to neck pain and complaints.
This video shows how to make a towel roll yourself to use as a neck pillow.
In fact a stiff neck is so common today with the excessive use of tablets smartphones and laptops that the center for disease control and prevention has reported that almost 20 of americans have experienced neck pain in the last three months.
Read how poor posture causes neck pain.
Find a small hand sized bath towel and fold it length wise in half.
This towel roll can be used two ways.
Also the smaller facet joints can become stuck or immobile which will also cause pain and discomfort.
To sleep with neck pain roll up a towel and position it under your neck before you go to sleep for extra support.
Simply roll up a regular bath towel to a height that fits naturally under the middle of your neck while you re lying down on your bed.
Roll it up firmly so it has a diameter of 3 to 5 inches and use rubber bands or duct tape to hold it tightly together.