A few years ago I took a course to be a Certified Nursing Assistant. We were taught to place a pillow against the back of a patient lying on his/her side. We folded the pillow lengthwise somewhat and tucked a little of it under the patient. Not only does this provide extra caution against rolling and falling out of bed, but it also adds a sense of support, warmth, and security.
The result is both physical and psychological. Physical: Muscles relax more as a person feels and relies on the pillow's support. A touch of warmth is added as the body heat from the back does not dissipate, which further soothes muscles along the back. Psychological: The pillow offers the sense of warmth, comfort and security experienced as a baby still in the womb. The pillow is soft and contours to a person's shape and movements. Nice.
Next time you are having a restless night or want to start the night out with a feeling of comfort that allows the mind to drift and wander into sleep more readily, try the pillow trick; and see if it works for you, too.
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