At a recent writer’s retreat, we all shared the tools we used to make our writing and reading time more comfortable. It’s amazing all the things you never knew existed that you desperately need! It’s not mere shopping mania though – these tools can help keep you comfortable so you can write your next masterpiece or simply read for hours. Easing Neck Pain
You
can find dozens of pillows designed to relax your neck and keep its natural
curve. There are more expensive versions, but a simple tube works surprisingly
well. One of the retreat attendees sleeps on it, whether sleeping on her back
or on her side. I use mine for a few minutes before bed and a few minutes in
the morning and that’s enough to help work out the knots. Cervical Neck Roll Memory Foam Pillow
This
one’s more complicated, with a firmer foam to support your neck. It has over
60,000 ratings and a 4.2-star average! At the time of this writing is on sale
for $20, which seems like a great bargain if it might help relieve chronic neck
pain: RESTCLOUD Neck and Shoulder Relaxer
This
one is designed specifically for sleeping. How old is your current pillow? Maybe
it’s time for an upgrade. This claims to work for people who sleep on their
sides, back, or stomach. With over 40,000 ratings, clearly neck pain and
sleeping well are big problems: Elviros Cervical Memory Foam Pillow for Sleeping
And
here’s a version you can twist into different shapes. You can use it as a
regular cervical pillow at night, wrap it around your neck while napping on a
plane, or bend one side up to cushion your head against the window if you’re a
car passenger. Plus a comes in multiple colors! Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow
And finally, if you still need some
pain relief, this gel offers topical relief. I used to get it from my parents
when they bought it in Mexico or got a prescription. Now you can get it over
the counter! It’s a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel that people use for
arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain. It doesn’t erase the pain but
it quickly knocks it down a couple of notches: Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel
I hope you find something here that makes your life easier. Check out the posts on “Writer and Reader Comfort” and “Comfort at Your Desk” as well. I may have more as I discover useful tools for writers and readers! Feel free to drop your favorites in the comments. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Kris has over 100 books for children published under the names
Chris Eboch and M. M. Eboch. Her novels for ages nine and up include The Eyes of Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt; The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure
used in many schools; and The Genie’s
Gift, a middle eastern fantasy. Jesse Owens:
Young Record Breaker and Milton Hershey: Young Chocolatier are
inspiring biographies focused on them as children and young men.
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