Yes, I would say that sleeping on a pillow that too big for you is bad for your neck and spine.
A pillow that is too big is going to push your head forward when you are sleeping. How is that good for your posture? It’s not. Forward head posture aka hunch back posture puts a lot of stress on your neck, shoulders and back.
Lets say that the human head weighs 12 lbs. When you have forward head carriage even by 1 inch, its like your head is now carrying a load of 42 lbs.
Forward head posture is not recommended when you are standing or sitting, and its not good for you in the supine or side position either when you are sleeping. You will most likely wake up with neck stiffness, headache, neck pain and you won't be happy. A new pillow can cause you a soreness, no matter what; but a large pillow that is not the right size is not good for your neck physically - its goes beyond muscle soreness.
Get a pillow that fits you properly. If you are a petite person with a short neck, get a smaller pillow. Your body will thank you. You will get better sleep. Your neck and head will be properly supported.
Also, don’t make the mistake of purchasing a large pillow because you sleep on a king size mattress. Sleeping Pillows are not for decoration- they are for sleeping.
Buy a pillow based on your own height and weight. If your husband is built like a football player and is over 6 ft, then he might want a larger pillow. If you are 5ft 5 inches, get a standard size pillow. Each of you have your own pillow based on your own body frames. This makes for better support while you are sleeping.
You will both sleep better and no one will steal “your pillow”.
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