4 benefits of sleeping without a pillow: We all know that we should get 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep at night as it helps the body functions to work properly. If there is lack of sleep, one will face lethargy and many problems. Usually we use pillows as a solution, but this solution can become a problem in the long run.
Dr. Vikas Kumar, neuro and spine surgeon at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, wrote in his X account, “Some small habits can make a big difference in our lives. One habit is sleeping without a pillow at night, which has many benefits for the body and if you can’t give up the pillow completely, Make sure your pillow is thin.
Here’s 4 benefits of sleeping without a pillow
1. Improves sleeping posture
2. Reduces back and neck pain
3. Reduces allergies
4. Stress can be reduced
Dr. Vikas Kumar said, ‘If you have a habit of sleeping on your side, try to have a pillow that does not put your head too high or too low. That means it is advisable to use a thin pillow here too. You must have often seen some people using a pillow that is too high, causing pain in the neck and spine by doing so for long periods of time.
