Comments on: Can Dizziness Be Caused by Your Pillow? http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/ Menomonee Falls, WI Chiropractor, Dr. Paul Kramer, DC, shares some of his services and insights about his practice Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:03:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Dr. Paul Kramer, DC http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-591 Dr. Paul Kramer, DC Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:44:11 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-591 You are welcome Nadya, lots of people get dizziness after sleeping on a memory foam pillow. It is one of the first things I ask when a patient comes to me for help with dizziness. Try sleeping on a regular pillow adjusted as I talk about in other posts. If you are still getting it, call my office and schedule an appointment. Its a simple fix. There is a vertebra out of alignment in your neck stretching your spinal cord. If the misalignment is self-correcting, you will sleep on the right pillow for a night or two and the dizziness will go away. If it doesn't go away completely, it is because the misalignment is not self-correcting and needs to be corrected. If thats the case, call my office for an appointment. At your age and with this type of history, it shouldn't take too much treatment to re-align. You are welcome Nadya, lots of people get dizziness after sleeping on a memory foam pillow. It is one of the first things I ask when a patient comes to me for help with dizziness. Try sleeping on a regular pillow adjusted as I talk about in other posts. If you are still getting it, call my office and schedule an appointment. Its a simple fix. There is a vertebra out of alignment in your neck stretching your spinal cord. If the misalignment is self-correcting, you will sleep on the right pillow for a night or two and the dizziness will go away. If it doesn’t go away completely, it is because the misalignment is not self-correcting and needs to be corrected. If thats the case, call my office for an appointment. At your age and with this type of history, it shouldn’t take too much treatment to re-align.

]]> By: Nadya http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Nadya Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:21:25 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-590 Hello, this is almost hard to believe that I'm reading this. I'm 27 years old, never had vertigo or anything like that in my whole life. My husband and I just bought me $80 memory foam pillow (simply b/c he has one and loves it) and today was my 2nd night sleeping on it and i woke up with the worst dizziness -had to call out of work and stay home. I started wondering if it has anything to do with the pillow we just got me and here it is! Well, it is not something that's clinically tested or proven, but the facts that you, Dr. Karmer, are bringing can't be a coincidence. It's definitely helpful and makes me feel like I'm not just being picky thinking "it's the pillow". Thank you for your article! Hello, this is almost hard to believe that I’m reading this. I’m 27 years old, never had vertigo or anything like that in my whole life. My husband and I just bought me $80 memory foam pillow (simply b/c he has one and loves it) and today was my 2nd night sleeping on it and i woke up with the worst dizziness -had to call out of work and stay home. I started wondering if it has anything to do with the pillow we just got me and here it is! Well, it is not something that’s clinically tested or proven, but the facts that you, Dr. Karmer, are bringing can’t be a coincidence. It’s definitely helpful and makes me feel like I’m not just being picky thinking “it’s the pillow”. Thank you for your article!

]]> By: Dr. Paul Kramer, DC http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-496 Dr. Paul Kramer, DC Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:42:02 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-496 As with all pillows, if its the right height, it will work for you. If its the wrong height, it won't. This looks too soft and low, that's what makes you want to curl up and roll onto the body pillow part. I recommend a firm mattress with the pillow height adjusted as I've posted elsewhere. I recommend these things because I have tested them, other doctors have tested them, and we have found these things to work for everyone. As with all pillows, if its the right height, it will work for you. If its the wrong height, it won’t. This looks too soft and low, that’s what makes you want to curl up and roll onto the body pillow part. I recommend a firm mattress with the pillow height adjusted as I’ve posted elsewhere. I recommend these things because I have tested them, other doctors have tested them, and we have found these things to work for everyone.

]]> By: Sue http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Sue Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:30:04 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-495 what do you think about something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Pillow-Total-Body-Support/dp/B0002AASH8 what do you think about something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Pillow-Total-Body-Support/dp/B0002AASH8

]]> By: Dr. Paul Kramer, DC http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Dr. Paul Kramer, DC Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:31:40 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-494 Trash the contour pillow. Use a regular flat pillow. Then take a regular bath towel, fold it up and put it underneath. Adjust your pillow height by re-folding the towel or adding another towel. When you lay on your side your pillow height should be high enough so you feel that your head is propped up slightly. If its too high, you will feel discomfort in your neck. If its too low, you will feel like you want to curl up your body. The reason you use the towels, is because you can play with the height, up or down by as little as one thicknees of towel if needed. Also, a stack of towels will not compress very much, where two pillows will change shape. When you get the right height, you should feel like you are laying there, and you don't want to move. Your eyes will close comfortably and you will be relaxed. If you don't get that feeling, the pillow height is wrong. If you are having a hard time getting the right height, your mattress may be too soft. But, start adjusting your pillow height with the towels first. If you sleep on your back, you must be very flat. Use a small pillow, a few layers of towel, or no pillow at all Anytime you go to sleep feeling pretty good and wake up with pain, numbness or dizziness, something happended at night that made you feel that way. Its usually the wrong pillow height or a soft mattress. If you continue to have dizziness, call Jennifer at my office and set up a free consultation. 262-251-8306. Trash the contour pillow. Use a regular flat pillow. Then take a regular bath towel, fold it up and put it underneath. Adjust your pillow height by re-folding the towel or adding another towel. When you lay on your side your pillow height should be high enough so you feel that your head is propped up slightly. If its too high, you will feel discomfort in your neck. If its too low, you will feel like you want to curl up your body. The reason you use the towels, is because you can play with the height, up or down by as little as one thicknees of towel if needed. Also, a stack of towels will not compress very much, where two pillows will change shape. When you get the right height, you should feel like you are laying there, and you don’t want to move. Your eyes will close comfortably and you will be relaxed. If you don’t get that feeling, the pillow height is wrong.

If you are having a hard time getting the right height, your mattress may be too soft. But, start adjusting your pillow height with the towels first.

If you sleep on your back, you must be very flat. Use a small pillow, a few layers of towel, or no pillow at all

Anytime you go to sleep feeling pretty good and wake up with pain, numbness or dizziness, something happended at night that made you feel that way. Its usually the wrong pillow height or a soft mattress.

If you continue to have dizziness, call Jennifer at my office and set up a free consultation. 262-251-8306.

]]> By: Sue http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Sue Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:24:57 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-493 I was using 2 pillows until about 6 months ago. I woke up with neck pain and a huge knot on the side of my neck. I took away one pillow and the pain went away but the knot is still there, although it has subsided alot since it first appeared. This past weekend I bought a contour pillow. I woke up with dizziness for 2 mornings so I took that away. I then used my husband's side sleeper pillow and woke up again dizzy. Now I dont know what to do!!! I am running out of pillows here. Any suggestions? I was using 2 pillows until about 6 months ago. I woke up with neck pain and a huge knot on the side of my neck. I took away one pillow and the pain went away but the knot is still there, although it has subsided alot since it first appeared. This past weekend I bought a contour pillow. I woke up with dizziness for 2 mornings so I took that away. I then used my husband’s side sleeper pillow and woke up again dizzy. Now I dont know what to do!!! I am running out of pillows here. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Dr. Paul Kramer, DC http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Dr. Paul Kramer, DC Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:40:01 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-492 Hi Sarah, For now, use a small pillow with towels stacked underneath. You can adjust the height by folding the towels so they are higher or lower. You can add more towels or take some away if necessary. When you lay on your side you should feel like your head is propped up sightly. If the height is too high, you will feel uncomfortable in your neck. If you are too low, you will feel pressure on your lower shoulder and you will want to curl up or toss and turn. When the height is just right, you will feel comfortable and you will sleep all night in one position. Also, your mattress will have to be firm for this to work. If your mattress is soft, you will always have pressure somewhere in the spine. If you started getting BPPV and headaches after waking up with a kink in your neck, you most likely have a problem that can be helped with the techniques I use. You can call our office for a free consultation and we can talk further. There is some testing I do which would tell you if you are a candidate for treatment. No obligation. You can call Jennifer at 262-251-8306. Hi Sarah,

For now, use a small pillow with towels stacked underneath. You can adjust the height by folding the towels so they are higher or lower. You can add more towels or take some away if necessary. When you lay on your side you should feel like your head is propped up sightly. If the height is too high, you will feel uncomfortable in your neck. If you are too low, you will feel pressure on your lower shoulder and you will want to curl up or toss and turn. When the height is just right, you will feel comfortable and you will sleep all night in one position. Also, your mattress will have to be firm for this to work. If your mattress is soft, you will always have pressure somewhere in the spine.
If you started getting BPPV and headaches after waking up with a kink in your neck, you most likely have a problem that can be helped with the techniques I use. You can call our office for a free consultation and we can talk further. There is some testing I do which would tell you if you are a candidate for treatment. No obligation. You can call Jennifer at 262-251-8306.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Sarah Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:05:57 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-490 **amendment to my earlier post: of course, I meant Nov 2010! I work for an auto company and my mind works in model years. Whoops! Any help/advice is much appreciated!! --Sarah **amendment to my earlier post: of course, I meant Nov 2010! I work for an auto company and my mind works in model years. Whoops!

Any help/advice is much appreciated!!

–Sarah

]]> By: Sarah http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Sarah Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:16:57 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-489 Hi there! I have recently been dealing with BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) and daily headaches. It all started Nov 2012 when I woke up with a "kink" in my neck and down my right shoulder. A week later, I experienced BPPV and, from that, anxiety. Since seeing an ENT for the BPPV, I have had daily headaches/migraines (they vary) that I usually always wake up with. I also get a little dizzy/"off" feeling (not true vertigo) when laying down. Wondering what advice you have for a pillow? Or if this might sound like something pinched in my neck? Hi there!

I have recently been dealing with BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) and daily headaches. It all started Nov 2012 when I woke up with a “kink” in my neck and down my right shoulder. A week later, I experienced BPPV and, from that, anxiety. Since seeing an ENT for the BPPV, I have had daily headaches/migraines (they vary) that I usually always wake up with. I also get a little dizzy/”off” feeling (not true vertigo) when laying down.

Wondering what advice you have for a pillow? Or if this might sound like something pinched in my neck?

]]> By: Dr. Paul Kramer, DC http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/dizziness-caused-pillow/comment-page-1/#comment-488 Dr. Paul Kramer, DC Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:17:26 +0000 http://www.painfree-greatposture.com/?p=332#comment-488 Susan, the position you are sleeping in is putting pressure on proprioceptive nerves in the upper part of your neck. You need to adjust your pillow height. Higher when you are on your side, very low when on the back. If this continues, you may want to get evaluated. Susan, the position you are sleeping in is putting pressure on proprioceptive nerves in the upper part of your neck. You need to adjust your pillow height. Higher when you are on your side, very low when on the back. If this continues, you may want to get evaluated.

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