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By Dr. Kim Wermert Health

Signs Your Pillow Is Causing Neck Pain

There’s nothing quite like finally laying down to sleep after a long day of work and fulfilling responsibilities. But are you waking up each morning not feeling refreshed, or with neck, shoulder or back pain?

If so, it could be a sign that you’re long overdue for a new pillow or a pillow that better suits your sleeping position. And since we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, it’s worth taking the time to learn what type of pillow works best for you and your sleeping style.

A pillow that is too soft, too firm, or even too old can hurt your body and lead to poor quality of sleep and unwanted pain, but a good pillow can alleviate (and even prevent) common body aches and pains.

Your Pillow Is Too Thick And Firm

A pillow’s job is to provide support for your neck and upper back while you sleep, something we all need due to the natural curvature of our spines.

We usually think the thicker and fluffier the better when it comes to pillows, but that’s not always the case. If your pillow is forcefully bending your neck toward your chest while sleeping on your back, or to one side when sleeping in the fetal position, it could be that your pillow is too thick.

If you fall into the category of back sleepers, consider getting a mid-soft pillow to alleviate the strain on your neck and upper back. A mid-soft pillow can help assure that your head isn’t too elevated while supporting your neck.

Your Pillow Is Too Thin And Soft

If you commonly sleep on your stomach, find a pillow that feels best for you — be it thin or thick, while being mindful of how your neck feels when falling asleep. But if you’re part of the 47 percent of Americans who are side sleepers, know that a thinner soft pillow will give you very little to no support.

Side sleepers need the most support when it comes to pillows, so it’s best to shop for one specifically designed for this sleeping position. Consider adding a pillow between your knees to keep your spine from rotating during the night and alleviate pressure from your hip and pelvic area.

Are neck and back pain interfering with your daily life? Consider comprehensive chiropractic care with Dr. Kimberly Muhlenkamp-Wermert at Live Well Chiropractic Center. We help treat and prevent pain and injury with non-invasive healthcare services and a focus on nutrition, exercise, and spinal health. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Kim today by calling 513-285-7482 or emailing info@livewellcc.com. Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for our latest updates and tips!

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Colic and Chiropractic Care
By Dr. Kim Wermert Parenting

Colic and Chiropractic Care

You’ve fed, changed and comforted your baby, but he or she is still fussy and crying — and has been for hours. While it is completely normal for babies to cry, especially newborns, when crying lasts for a long period of time and happens a few nights a week, it could be more than simple crying. It could be colic.

What Is Colic?

In general, colic is defined as crying for three or more hours a day, three or more days a week, for three or more weeks.

Symptoms of colic may include the following:

  • Intense crying that may seem more like screaming or an expression of pain
  • Crying for no apparent reason, unlike crying to express hunger or the need for a diaper change
  • Extreme fussiness even after crying has diminished
  • Predictable timing, with episodes often occurring in the evening
  • Facial discoloring, such as reddening of the face or paler skin around the mouth
  • Bodily tension, such as pulled up or stiffened legs, stiffened arms, clenched fists, arched back, or tense abdomen

Excessive, inconsolable crying may be colic or an indication of an illness or condition that causes pain or discomfort. Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician for a thorough exam if your infant experiences excessive crying or other signs or symptoms of colic.

What Causes Colic?

The cause of colic is unknown. It may result from numerous contributing factors. While a number of causes have been explored, it’s difficult for researchers to account for all the important features, such as why it usually begins late in the first month of life, how it varies among infants, why it happens at certain times of day and why it resolves on its own in time.

How To Help Babies With Colic

While many people equate chiropractic care as the solution only for neck or back pain, it is actually more than that. Chiropractic care treated the central nervous system, which controls all the functions of the body.

During both vaginal and C-section births, the baby’s head can be turned, resulting in spinal shifting and misaligning the vertebrae. While it is impossible to know if this results in colic, studies have shown that chiropractic care may be helpful in reducing the symptoms of colic, and that help can last for years to come.

Live Well Chiropractic Center’s Dr. Kimberly Muhlenkamp-Wermert is one of the few female chiropractors in the Cincinnati area that is certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association in the Webster Technique. A mother of 4, she specializes in chiropractic care in all phases of life, from pre-conception to pregnancy, post-delivery, infant and elder care. If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kim, email us at info@livewellcc.com or call us at 513-285-7682. Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for our latest updates and tips!

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