Got back pain in the morning? While you’re fighting with your mattress, the real problem might be under your nose — or your head, actually.
In this video, learn what type of pillow is recommended for good spinal alignment based on your medical needs and preferred sleeping position. Learn more tips to prevent neck pain here and products that can improve your sleep here.
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Written by:
Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MDAlexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.
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