Do you Watch TV in Bed? You could be doing Damage to Your Neck

Do You have a TV in the Bedroom?

We recently bought a TV for our bedroom. Its Great ! Its seems that the days go by so fast that I cannot even keep up with the tv shows I watch. Now with the bedroom tv I can get into bed and watch. I can even set up a sleep timer.

Here's the problem...

If i lay in bed to see the TV, i have my head in extreme flexion (chin bent down to the chest). I sleep on my pillow, but to see the TV, i have to use two pillows or lean my pillow against the head board.

There is a another way...

The best thing to do is use the bed wedge. So you actually sit up watching TV. To watch TV and catch a few shows is not worth doing permanent damage to your neck.

The bed wedge allows you to comfortably sit up and watch your programs. Its a great pillow for reading in bed also. Many even lie it down to  use for to elevating the back knee when lying on your back.

Additional Reading Resources:

• Purchase the Bed Wedge Pillow
• The Bed Wedge Pillow- This Body Positioning Foam is Multi-functional
• Counting Sheep To Fall Asleep? Does it Work?
• Should We Plan Our Sleep?
• Neck Pillows that Work for Better Posture

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The Multi-Functional Bed Wedge Positioning Cushion

The Bed Wedge is often called the reading pillow or husband pillow. This pillow is a nice product to have. My spouse and I often read for a few minutes in bed at night and I always use my wedge. Basically you stand it up and put it against the wall or headboard. I used to lay on my back and hold a book up but my arms were tired in a matter of minutes. Then you end up putting it on your stomach or knees with your head in extreme flexion. Shortly after, that becomes uncomfortable, so you lay on your side with your head cocked to the side. That is also short lived so you roll on your stomach with your forearms under your chin or upper body…And you guessed it, that doesn’t last long either. Now you are wide awake and have lost your page multiple times.

Then I discovered a simple cure – the Bed Wedge. Not only is it a must for others who like to read in bed like myself, I has a couple other great uses too. Lay it down so the angle isn’t steep but long and it will help you stay propped up. This is especially helpful in acid refux disorders or if you have a hiatal hernia. I have also had patients who suffer with dizziness use the bed wedge to stay more upright while sleeping. You can buy a craft-matic mattress (one that has a remote to elevate it) and spend thousands, or just use the bed wedge pillow.

Yet another great use is as a knee elevator. Place it under the knees for releasing tension in the low back. Flexion in the legs keep the hamstring, gluteus muscles, and lower back muscles relaxed, which is why so many people like this. The triangular shape allows your legs to rest comfortable instead of fighting to get a regular pillow in the right spot.

Additional Reading Resources:

• Stop the Neck Pain E-Book
  
• Positioning Products for Pain Relief
  
• The Bed Wedge
  
• Which Sleeping Position is Best For you?
  
• 6 Tips to Get Better Sleep
  
• Exercises to Cure Dizziness and Vertigo
  

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