6. Neck Pain or Stiffness: More Than Just Sleeping Wrong
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Many of us have woken up with a stiff neck, often attributing it to sleeping in an awkward position. However, persistent neck pain or stiffness can be indicative of cervical myelopathy, where the compression is happening in the neck region of the spinal cord.
The spine is a column of vertebrae, and each of these bones is cushioned by soft discs. Over time, these discs can degenerate, bulge, or herniate, pressing onto the spinal cord.
When this happens in the cervical (neck) region, it can lead to pain or stiffness. This isn’t just localized discomfort. Given the neck’s pivotal role in movement, it can affect the person’s ability to turn their head, leading to reduced mobility and chronic pain.(6)
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