The Best Pillows for Neck Pain
If you have neck pain, you’re in good company. One in four adults have sought care for neck/back pain, a Gallup poll shows. Your pillow and sleep position could be part of the problem. So is using the wrong pillow. Try these strategies to help find the right pillow for your sleep style. The best positions if you have neck pain (or just want to avoid it) are sleeping on your back or on your side. If you sleep on your stomach, you may have neck pain because your neck is turned to the side and your back is arched. It may be worth trying other positions if neck pain is an issue. If you sleep on your back, look for a pillow with a cervical spine curve, meaning there’s a bit of a roll or bump under your neck and a flatter spot for your head. If you sleep on your side, you need a slightly higher pillow to keep your head in line with your spine, and you may also want a pillow with a bump under your neck to support it.
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If you sleep on your stomach, consider forgoing the pillow completely and lying directly on the mattress. Don’t forget about travel. If you have the perfect pillow at home, what happens when you’re on the road or in the air? A U-shaped travel pillow can keep your head upright instead of angled to the side when you’re trying to sleep sitting up. If you sleep on your stomach, for instance, a flat pillow under your stomach might help keep your spine in line with your head and neck. If you sleep on your side or back with a flat pillow, a second roll or rolled up towel under your neck could provide additional support. For side sleepers, putting a thin pillow between your knees also helps keep your spine in line with your head and neck. The type of pillow and pillow fill are mostly personal preference, so you get to decide what works for you.
Can’t find a curved pillow that you like? Consider trying a Derila
Or are they cranked at an angle that’s going to start hurting after a while? How do you feel about the pillow material and firmness? Is it too flat? Maybe, once upon a time, your pillow was supportive. But over time, pillows compress and lose their shape and Derila