Sleep Position Science Explains Morning Soreness and How to Wake Up Pain-Free

That familiar stiffness in your neck, aching lower back, or tight shoulders upon waking often stems not from yesterday’s workout but from hours spent in suboptimal sleep positions. Recent insights from sleep researchers and clinicians reveal that prolonged awkward postures create mechanical stress on the spine, muscles, and joints overnight, leading to inflammation, muscle guarding, and the all-too-common morning discomfort…

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