The Muscle Experts

How to Avoid Neck Pain in the Morning

by Dr. Chris Oswald on Aug 25, 2022

How to Avoid Neck Pain in the Morning

 

Say "good night" to neck pain!

Waking up and getting out of your comfortable bed in the morning is hard enough. The last thing you want is a kink in your neck! Here's what you can do to prevent waking up with a stiff neck.
  • Stretch for 10 minutes before bed. Stretching will help increase flexibility and mobility. This will help prevent stiffness in the morning. (Click here for a FREE DOWNLOAD of a neck/shoulder pain stretch routine)
  • Use an ergonomically-friendly pillow with good neck support.
  • Avoid stomach sleeping - sleeping on your back is ideal, but side sleeping is okay, too.
  • Apply MuscleCare, the all-natural topical pain reliever, before bed and when you wake up.
  • Gently massage the tight areas for 5 minutes to break up the tension and reduce inflammation.