Proper Sleeping Posture

Sleeping is our body’s way of recharging and restoring. Believe it or not, bad sleep posture can prevent this process. At Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC of Centennial, CO, we want our patients to do everything they can to facilitate a healthy spine and a healthy life.

Back Sleepers

One of the most important parts of good sleep posture is your pillow. Back sleepers will want a thicker pillow that comfortably fills the space between the back of the head and the mattress. It should support the head so that the neck is in neutral position. This means the cervical spine (in the neck) is completely aligned with the rest of the spine. If there is a kink in the neck, nerve passages cannot send messages to and from the brain properly. It is also smart to place a pillow underneath the knees to take pressure off the lower back.

 

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers will also want a thicker pillow. It should fill the space between the ear and the mattress while keeping the cervical spine in line with the rest of the spine. Place a pillow between the knees to keep the hips from causing pressure on the spine.

 

Stomach Sleepers

Sleeping on the stomach is not a recommended position. It puts stress on the back in multiple areas and can result in a kink in the neck while sleeping and pain after waking up. However, for those who feel they can only sleep if they are on their stomach, choosing a very thin pillow or no pillow at all will help. This is so the neck is not bent upward at an awkward angle. Also, place a pillow under your pelvic region to take stress off of the rest of the back.

 

Making sure you are resting in a comfortable and neutral position will ensure your body can get the rest and replenishment it needs. To schedule an appointment with Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC, call our Centennial, CO office at (303) 770-5666 or visit our website, www.forsstromchiropractic.com. 

MedX Physical Therapy

For those who have back pain or weakness, you know that life can become difficult. Dr. Doug Forsstrom of Forsstrom Chiropractic Center in Centennial, CO is relieving his patients of back and neck pain by strengthening the muscles of the spine. We use MedX Physical Therapy here in our office.

MedX Physical Therapy isolates the muscles along the spine and works to strengthen them. A strong spine will lead to healthy vertebrae that have less of a risk of herniation or degeneration. MedX relieves back pain and prevents it from coming back.

MedX Physical Therapy works by using an advanced computer system coupled with an exercise machine. Dr. Forsstrom will conduct the treatment while making sure the patient is safe at all times. The patient will sit down at the machine and the precise movements will gradually improve the muscles’ range of motion and strength. Treatment is usually carried out twice per week for a few months.

If you are experiencing a stiff, painful neck or back, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with us. To schedule with Dr. Doug Forsstrom of Forsstrom Chiropractic Center in Centennial, CO, call our office at (303) 770-5666 or visit our website, www.forsstromchiropractic.com.