The risks you are taking when you sleep with a high pillow

AND a little weird with the pillows and can’t sleep anyway? Do you prefer a high or low pillow? An internal medicine doctor reveals some of the risks you may be taking when you lie on a high pillow.

Doctor Manjusha Agarwal reveals to the HealthShots website what can happen to your body. Know everything.

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1- Bad posture

“One of the most prominent side effects of using a high pillow is poor upper body posture, particularly around the neck and spine.”

2- Muscle tension and stiffness

“It can cause neck and shoulder muscles to remain tight throughout the night.”

3- Respiratory problems

“It can affect breathing, particularly in people prone to breathing problems such as asthma or sleep apnea.”

4- Digestive problems

“Sleeping with your head elevated can contribute to reflux or heartburn as it can cause stomach acid to back up into the esophagus.”

5- Poor circulation

“It can compromise circulation, especially in the arms and shoulders.”

6- Headaches

“Improper head alignment during sleep can place excessive pressure on the neck muscles and blood vessels.”

7- Skin problems

“It can add pressure to the face, which can lead to the formation of deeper lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and forehead.”

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