What Causes Cricks in the Neck?

No one likes starting their day with a crick in their neck. It’s painful, makes it hard to turn one’s head, and more often than not, lasts most of the day. Painful and practically incurable, it’s one of the worst ways to roll out of bed. But is still done by thousands of Americans each and every day. However, by working to identify these initial causes, we can eliminate their symptoms. From first waking up each morning to the very end of the workday. 

Cricks in the neck are most often caused by:

Straining the Neck 

If you work at a desk, or need to stretch and strain throughout the day, you’re more likely to irritate the muscles. Make sure monitors are at eye level. Also, any reading or driving should be done in a neck-friendly position.

Sleeping “Wrong”

If you have too many pillows, or sleep on a surface that’s too soft, you can cause ongoing pains by stretching or reducing support for the muscles. Instead, opt for a foam pillow that cradles the head, allowing the neck to relax along with the rest of the body.

Pulled Muscles

Generally, muscles that get the least amount of attention are pulled most often. By working out different parts of the body (or just stretching them), you can help strengthen muscles, eliminating the chance at injury. Even just from sleeping. 

Bad Posture

Slouching or sitting in a hunched over position can put pressure on the wrong parts of the neck (and those areas that are most sensitive). Remember to sit up straight and avoid leaning forward for long periods of time. 

To avoid getting a crick in the neck, avoid these dangerous tactics and look to their proven cures instead. 

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Sleep Better with Neck Alignment

There are few things worse than waking up with a crick in one’s neck. It’s painful, ongoing, and make it difficult to make it through the rest of the day. At least without turning one’s entire body each time you need to rotate your head. And while these pains might not be an everyday occurrence, when they do take place, they are less than comfortable to deal with.

Sleeping with a more supportive pillow, however, can work to reduce those cricks each and every night. Because neck-based pillows are designed specifically to cradle the spine and upper portions of the back, bones are better kept in place and held there throughout various sleeping positions. Meanwhile, muscles are kept from pinching or becoming displaced as you move. (Generally, neck pains happen when we’re sleeping, because we’re too relaxed to feel excess pressure put on muscles. Neck muscles also create more pain due to an increase in sensitivity levels.) 

When opting for versions with memory foam, you can even create a more comfortable pillow simply by using it. Each night you sleep, the pillow will better form to your body and create a custom fit. While additional add-ons, such as cooling foam, head cutouts, and more, offer a more personalized sleeping experience for each user. Sleepers are also proven to get deeper, longer periods of sleep with these type of bed products. Because they allow you to become (and stay) more comfortable, REM cycles will take place without interruption. (You can even learn more about individual cycles by talking with your doctor or a sleep expert.)

To learn more about supporting your neck while you sleep, head to Contour Living and check out our various options. Have a question or comment? Live chat with a specialist and find the best fit for you!

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The Neck Pillow with a “Twist”

The Contour Twist Neck Pillow is the Perfect Multi-Purpose Pillow

You might not necessarily think of a pillow as being “one size fits all” but in the age of orthopedic therapy solutions, such a product does exist.  Contour Living has created the Contour Twist Neck Pillow, the most versatile and useful pillow you will ever buy. Bend it, twist it, shape it is the name; Multi-purpose function is the game. Made from soft poly-foam fibers, the pillow is bendable into almost any shape and position, allowing a perfect custom-fit  anywhere on your body.

            This innovative roll pillow is perfect for not only providing the ultimate comfort and support to any part of the body, but most specifically the tender muscles and joints of the neck. The secret to the versatility is the internal plastic spine that bends and twists, conforming and holding the pillow in any position.

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“Twist” the pillow into any comfortable shape while traveling in-flight, as a passenger in a car or simply watching television on the couch.

“Bend” the Twist pillow into the perfect leg support, as it fits to the shape of your legs. Bend it to cradle and comfort your newborn in a snug, secure position.

“Shape” it to the perfect bedtime head pillow and rest soundly throughout the entire night. Bend it to become the perfect custom back support suitable for any chair.

There are so many ways to the Contour Neck Twist Pillow can provide ease for everyday living. As one of the top-sellers on ContourLiving.com, the Twist Neck Pillow will satisfy the needs of anyone whether working, sleeping or even playing!

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New Fiber Filled Support Pillow from Contour ProductsContour

Contour Products just added a new support fiber pillow designed to provide therapeutic support throughout the night. Rely on Contour Living for your bed and posture support products. Plus, buy the Contour Ortho-Fiber Pillow now and save $3!

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Check out our new Contour Ortho-Fiber Support Pillow -
Only $26 after coupon!

This new pillow combines the benefits of our Contour support technology with a fiber filled stuffing. Enjoy a cool supportive sleeping surface! Our unique therapeutic design helps relieve neck strain, shoulder aches, tension headaches and arthritis. Choose from two different lobe heights for proper spinal alignment, and help relieve neck pain (associated w/poor sleeping posture). Plus, improve airway alignment for easier breathing during the night.

A gently padded, quilted cover accommodates your head and ear area. 100% hypoallergenic polyester fiberfill comfortably supports you. Fits standard pillow case sizes.

• Choose Regular or Extra Support - This one pillow allows you to choose from two different support lobes: regular support or larger, extra support. Just flip the pillow to change support!
• Fiber Fill Material 100% Hypoallergenic polyester fiberfill comfortably support you.
• Quilted Center - Gently padded, quilted center accommodates your head and ear.
• Orthopedic Design - Supports and aligns the spine.
• Reduce Pain - Helps relieve neck pain associated with poor sleeping posture
• Breathe Easier - Improves airway alignment for smoother breathing.
• Fits Standard Size Pillow Cases

Helps Relieve:

Neck Strain - Shoulder Aches - Tension Headaches - Arthritis

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