Do you really know? Is it better sleeping with or without a pillow?
Sep 22, 2025
Discover the surprising impact of pillows on your sleep quality! Learn how they help maintain spinal alignment and reduce headaches and acid reflux. Explore situations where skipping a pillow might be beneficial, especially for stomach sleepers. Plus, hear expert tips on transitioning to the right pillow for side and back sleepers to avoid waking up in pain. It's a quick dive into optimizing your nighttime routine!
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Host's Stomach-Sleeping Habit
- Joseph Chance describes how he sometimes must sleep on his stomach and finds it easier without a pillow.
- He wonders whether that habit might have negative health impacts.
Pillows Support Spinal Alignment
- Pillows help keep the spine aligned and maintain the neck's natural curve during sleep.
- That alignment reduces pressure on intervertebral discs and prevents cervical tension.
Health Benefits Beyond Comfort
- Pillows may improve circulation and help prevent headaches by supporting head position.
- Elevating the head reduces acid reflux and can decrease snoring by improving airway flow.