How Can You Use A Body Pillow To Maximise Comfort and  Manage Your Spinal (Back & Neck) Pain?
For executive mums dealing with the stresses of work and home life, proper use of a body pillow can make a significant difference in how you feel each day. Using a body pillow might seem straightforward, but there are ways to maximize its benefits for comfort and pain relief. In this blog lets discuss how a body pillow can be used to get the maximum benefit and comfort.  

The key to using a body pillow effectively is to position it correctly. For side sleepers, the pillow should be placed between your knees to keep your hips aligned and reduce the stresses on your lower back. You can also hug the pillow with one arm wrapped over it, which helps to keep your mid back or thoracic spine in a neutral position and relieves pressure on your shoulders and neck as well as prevent poor posture.

J shaped body pillows can also provide cushioning for the neck and shoulders. This is especially beneficial for executive mums who often carry tension in these areas due to the stresses of work and home life. By cradling your body, these pillows help maintain a neutral sleeping position, which is crucial for alleviating spinal pain and preventing the development of more serious issues related to chronic back or neck conditions.

For back sleepers, a body pillow can be placed under your knees to support the natural curve of your lower back and reduce tension in the lumbar region. 

Additionally, using a body pillow in conjunction with other supportive bedding, like a quality mattress and ergonomic pillow, can enhance your comfort and further reduce pain. The combination of these elements ensures that your body is fully supported, allowing you to wake up feeling refreshed and pain-free. By incorporating a body pillow into your sleep routine, you can alleviate pain, improve your posture, and enjoy a more restful night’s sleep. For executive mums, this means being better equipped to handle the demands of your busy life with less discomfort.

Apart from the physical benefits, a body pillow can also improve sleep, energy levels and emotional well-being. Watch this video to learn more: 


While using a body pillow it is also essential to ensure a good posture while sleeping. HERE is a free guide on "How can you maintain a Good Posture While Sleeping". It gives you the details of sleeping posture in side lying, back sleeping, 3 postures to avoid when sleeping and how to change to a better sleeping posture and much more. 

HERE is the body pillow that I have used and recommend.

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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