Phone Neck Syndrome develops when the cervical spine is held in a forward-flexed position for hours every day. The result is progressive structural damage — and it continues at night if what you sleep on does not restore the natural curve.


Blame your pillow if you wake up with a stiff neck. When you sleep, your head and neck should be aligned with the rest of your body.

Why are my hands numb when I wake up and how can I treat this? Sleeping in a position that puts pressure on your neck, arm or hand is a common cause of numbness and pins needles sensation that soon resolves after waking up or repositioning, but it isn’t the only possibility.

The shoulders are made up of joints, muscles and tendons that work together so you can lift your arms. When something goes wrong with the joint, muscles or tendons, it can lead to shoulder pain. Up to 70% of people will have shoulder pain at some point, and it becomes more common as you get older. Shoulder pain can also make it hard to sleep.

