When stressed with body tension it reflects in how easy it is to relax and let go, especially when sleeping. Being a Feldenkrais Practitioner I have observed when people are fully relaxed they actually need less support. Many people ask me what is the right pillow? The answer for each person is different.  I ask, side, back or front sleeper, how soft is their mattress, do they have neck and shoulder pain, numbness and tingling or difficulty sleeping. Usually, I find people need much more support than they think when side lying and much less when they are on their front or back.  If they have a pain issue the need for firmer support is mandatory in order to allow them to relax and let go into the support, alleviating the tension in their neck, shoulder and back muscles.

Roxanne Derkson RMT GCFP
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