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There’s another culprit you may not be considering for neck pain -- how you sleep. Generally, when you wake up with neck pain, either your pillow isn’t right for you or the position in which your sleep is your neck, or both. Experts suggest choosing a pillow that supports the natural curve of your neck. In general, sleeping on your back or side is best for preventing neck or back pain as both positions help your spine’s natural curves. The ideal position is to sleep on your back on a pillow that allows your neck to be positioned so you’re looking at the ceiling. If you’re a side sleeper, you might think that a hard pillow can hurt your neck, but it’s usually a pillow that’s too soft that makes you wake up with neck pain. Use pillows between your knees, and sometimes in front of your chest or belly to rest your arm to prevent your shoulders from rolling forward which could your neck while you are sleeping. The idea is to keep blood flowing through your joints and subsequently your nerves to prevent pain.