Murien - thanks for the links. I need to determine what will work best for me. Last night I tried rolling up a hand-towel and stuffing it in the bottom of my regular pillowcase with my normal pillow. That HAD to come out half-way through the night as my neck did NOT like that I've been trying to hold off until I see the PT for my evaluation before I purchase a special pillow but may not be able to wait that long...thanks again.

Quote Originally Posted by jessmarimba View Post
I didn't sleep through the night for at least 6 months after I broke my back. It was misery. I spoke with my doctor and the physical therapist about it and they were VERY reluctant to give me anything to help me sleep. Their philosophy was, they didn't want me sleeping through whatever was causing me to wake up. If I was waking up because I'd ended up in a painful position, continuing to sleep like that would only exacerbate the problem....
I have wondered this very thing, it never takes me long to go back to sleep, but it is frustrating and I know my body really isn't getting the rest it needs.

Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
You know, i had issues with my neck and sleep until i had a bunch of postural therapy. I no longer have this issue. I started with Egoscue, but they were very expensive. then I had the full Hellerwork series (like Rolfing) I used to wake up sometimes with my neck LOCKED UP, and many many other nights it just hurt because of the position i had slept in.
My trainer has taught me a couple of postural exercises that I hope will help a bit before I start PT next month. It is a pity I have to wait that long, but that is life. The injections are already starting to wear off and it hasn't even been 2 weeks The whiplash itself does appear to be healed, though as the bad muscle spasms haven't returned. I will take all of the positive things that I can!