How to Choose the Best Pillow for Neck Pain Relief
Long hours at work, using smartphones and tablets, even our posture can all cause neck pain that impacts our quality of life. Globally, almost 290 million people per year were found to struggle with neck pain that lasted more than a day in 2017. If you've also struggled with this...
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How to Regain Neck Mobility With These 8 Stretches
Neck pain is one of the most common major musculoskeletal disorders impacting 75% of all adults at some point in their lives and accounting for ⅓ of all healthcare costs in the US. Neck pain may also contribute to, or result from, a disability, affecting your quality of life. Don't...
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WHAT IS THE BEST PILLOW FOR NECK PAIN TO PREVENT INSOMNIA?
Not getting enough sleep is a serious matter for about one out of four Americans each year. They wake up at three o’clock in the morning, flat out on their back, and scream, “WHY ME?'' from the top of their lungs. It’s frustrating. Especially if you tried everything to get...
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WHAT TYPE OF MATTRESS IS BEST IF I HAVE LOWER BACK PAIN?
What is the Best Mattress for Low Back Pain? Patients often ask me what mattress will best help relieve their lower back pain. Sleeping on the wrong mattress can actually cause back pain or make it worse, but which mattress is the right choice for helping to alleviate lower back...
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SUPPORT YOUR NECK’S ARCH LIKE YOU DO THE ARCHES OF YOUR FEET
Can you point to your foot's natural arch? How about your neck's arch? Similar to your foot, your neck also has an arch - it's called the "cervical curve" or "C-curve". This curve is perfectly normal and actually desirable for stabilizing the head and spine. Are you experiencing neck or back pain in the morning? Is your...
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PILLO1 ON THE ROAD: DR. HALL SPEAKS AT ASBA SLEEP & WELLNESS CONFERENCE 2014
On May 1, 2014, PILLO1's inventor, Dr. Raymond Hall was thrilled to speak at theAmerican Sleep and Breathing Academy’s Sleep and Wellness 2014: A Conference for Healthcare Professionals in Scottsdale, AZ on May 1-3, 2014. Dr. Hall presented “Bridging the Gap Between Mind, Body and Sleep” at ASBA’s innovative conference bringing together...
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TEDX TALK BY PILLO1 INVENTOR DR. RAYMOND HALL
LOS ANGELES – February 7, 2014 - Dr. Raymond Hall’s inspiring TEDx Malibu Talk is now published for public viewing on YouTube (http://youtu.be/nabXiXfZqFo). The Celebrity Chiropractor and Sleep Expert, Dr. Hall (aka “The Pillow Doctor”), presented his stimulating TEDx Talk entitled “The Science of the Body Meets the Mystery of the Mind”...
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THE BEST POSITION FOR SLEEP
Is there a “right” way to sleep? The simple answer is “yes”. There are three different positions to sleep in- on your back, your side or your stomach… but they aren’t all good for your body. Your sleep position may put stress on your spine, causing back pain and neck stiffness. The best sleep...
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HOW VALUABLE IS A NIGHT OF COMFORTABLE SLEEP TO YOU?
The dictionary defines VACATION as a respite - a rest - from something. Yet, all too often, we go on vacation while remaining plugged-in and overly-scheduled. Tthe "rest" part of vacation is overlooked. And the worst part? Spending lots of money on vacation only to return home with a stiff neck ache from the flight and feeling totally exhausted. Instead...
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