Wrong Pillow Can Trigger Multiple Diseases; Know Doctor's Advice for Right Choice - Punjabi News

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Wrong Pillow Can Trigger Multiple Diseases; Know Doctor’s Advice for Right Choice

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Wrong Pillow Can Trigger Multiple Diseases; Know Doctor’s Advice for Right Choice

Written by: Seema Thakur | March 6, 2026
We often wake up with neck or head pain, dismissing it as fatigue. But General Physician Dr. Shalini Salunkhe says the main culprit could be your wrong pillow. Sleeping on improper pillows ruins sleep and invites serious health issues.

Diseases from Wrong Pillows

Dr. Salunkhe explains misaligned cervical nerves from wrong pillows cause:

Sleep deprivation: Poor neck blood flow prevents deep sleep (70% cases linked to bad bedding/pillows).
Metabolic issues: No body repair increases insulin resistance, inflammation.
Serious conditions: Long-term diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol risks.
Cervical pain: Constant muscle pressure causes chronic neck/shoulder pain.

Key Tips for Right Pillow

Doctor’s advice:

Alignment: Height keeps neck/spine in straight line.
Material: Medium-firm foam—not too hard/soft.
Sleep position: Thin for back sleepers; thick for side sleepers to fill shoulder-neck gap.
Cover: Always breathable cotton for skin comfort.

Replace pillows every 2-3 years as shape degrades, breeds bacteria.

Disclaimer: General awareness info. Consult specialist for severe neck/spine pain immediately.