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If you're someone who props your head up with two pillows each night, then you might want to ditch one for the sake of your posture!
According to a study, people have been told to 'beware of Two Pillow Syndrome' and encouraged to'resist the urge' to lay their head down on a pair of cushions each night. Our experts explained that doing so can cause or drastically worsen a 'dowager's hump.
This occurs on your upper back near the nape of your neck and may also be referred to as a 'neck hump' or 'hunchback', among other things. Most people are doing enough damage while slouching during the day, so the last thing you want to be doing is going to sleep all hunched up.
Supporting your head with two pillows at bedtime means your spine 'conforms to the curve that's occurring over time with poor posture', when in actual fact, we need our neck and spine to stretch back into a nice straight position while we catch some Z's. If you feel like you need some more support, we recommend popping a rolled-up towel behind your neck to' support your curve'.
We also warn that you should steer clear of mattresses that conform to your body, as eight hours in the same position on one of these isn't going to do your posture any good either.
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