April 19, 2025

How Sleep Posture Can Save Your Spine - AI Podcast

9 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Cervical spine degeneration affects nearly 80% of adults. It’s primarily caused by poor posture, sedentary behavior and prolonged device usage, and often progresses without noticeable symptoms
Proper sleep positioning, especially lying on your back with specialized neck support, helps reshape and realign the cervical spine, preventing long-term structural damage
Movement is crucial in preventing spine degeneration, as lack of motion causes joint dehydration, reduced disc height, and muscle weakness over time
Using techniques like nasal breathing, a supportive pillow and maintaining proper head alignment will significantly improve your cervical spine health and overall sleep quality
Additional strategies like dead hangs, sauna therapy, and balance exercises help combat forward head posture and strengthen muscles supporting spinal health

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By Dr. Mercola

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14511,451 ratings

April 19, 2025

9 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Cervical spine degeneration affects nearly 80% of adults. It’s primarily caused by poor posture, sedentary behavior and prolonged device usage, and often progresses without noticeable symptoms
Proper sleep positioning, especially lying on your back with specialized neck support, helps reshape and realign the cervical spine, preventing long-term structural damage
Movement is crucial in preventing spine degeneration, as lack of motion causes joint dehydration, reduced disc height, and muscle weakness over time
Using techniques like nasal breathing, a supportive pillow and maintaining proper head alignment will significantly improve your cervical spine health and overall sleep quality
Additional strategies like dead hangs, sauna therapy, and balance exercises help combat forward head posture and strengthen muscles supporting spinal health

...more