Sleep is one of the most important times for your body to recover, but it can also be a time when discomfort builds without you realizing it. Many patients tell me they wake up with neck stiffness or lower back soreness and are not sure why. In many cases, the way the body is supported during sleep plays a major role.

Neck discomfort is a common issue I see in patients who spend long periods working at a desk. Even when someone has a supportive chair or a well set up workstation, the body can still become tense. The reason is simple. The neck responds quickly to posture, stress, and long periods of looking in one direction.