Reading Pillow / Wedge Pillow   by Luke Pritchard

in Health / Alternative Medicine    (submitted 2011-08-27)

Besides relief of pain from health related problems and pains, a wedge pillow is sometimes referred to as a reading pillow or husband pillow. This is the reason I have actually purchased and grown into a very huge fanatic of this type of pillows. It truly is a amazing item to use and I could never ever live with out one now. My partner and I typically read for a while before going to sleep in the evening and I continuously utilize my bed wedge pillow a.k.a. reading pillow. I usually position it up on edge and put it against the wall or head board. Before I had it, I often would lay down on my back and hold up a book however my arms became aching within a few moments. Now you result to placing the book on your stomach or knees with your head in excessive flexion. Soon after, that gets to be uncomfortable, so you lie down on your side with your head cocked to the side. This is usually over quickly so you move on to your stomach with your arms beneath your chin or upper body... you guessed it, that doesn't seem to last long either. Now you are wide awake, lost your page many times and now have a stiff and sore neck and aren't able to hold your self up any more to read so you attempt to fall asleep although you are not very tired.

Consequently I realized that a bed wedge pillow was the basic solution! It's not only a must have for others that always like to read in bed like myself, I has other great uses also. Lay it length wise so that the angle is not as steep but long, and it will make it easier for you stay propped up while you're laying down. This is notably valuable in acid refux disorders or if you have got a hiatal hernia. I've mentioned to my doctor that I use a wedge pillow, he said it was one of the most effective natural treatments for many pain sufferers and even had patients which are affected with faintness who use the bed wedge to remain more up-right while sleeping.

One other great use for a wedge pillow is to use it for a knee elevator. Position it beneath your knees to relieve stiffness in your back. Flexion in the legs keeps the hamstring muscle, butt muscles, and lower back muscle groups unstrained, which is the reason so many people benefit from this. The triangular shape helps your legs to rest comfortable instead of fighting to get a typical pillow in the proper spot.

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In conclusion, a wedge pillow is extremely versatile and can be used every day to provide comfort and improve your life natural and drug free.

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