Improve your sleep by using the right pillows..
If you wake up with a sore neck and feel like you didn’t get any rest at all..it may be time to get a new pillow.
Most people are familiar with the basic cotton filled pillows..
However, you can now choose from a variety of pillow fillers like—solid or shredded memory foam, high-tech gel, bamboo, down, and hypoallergenic polyester.
Whatever your favorite pillow type is, whether squishy or firm, or just in between—there is a pillow for you out there.
You may say, “I’m a side sleeper, they probably don’t have any pillows for me..😭”
But that’s where you’re wrong,
Pillows these days, are tailored for side sleepers, back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and those who switch positions all throughout the night.
You can even get an adjustable pillow, where you get to control the density, by removing and inserting an extra foam-like piece according to your preferences.
What are the benefits of sleeping with the right pillow?
Three words, nuetral spine alignment.
When your spine isn’t awkwardly curved or elevated too high, your posture will improve and your body will begin to repair itself while you sleep.
Make sure the loft of your pillow isn’t too high—especially if you’re a back sleeper, because that will throw off your neutral spine alignment.
The loft of a pillow is the density, or how high or low your head lays on the pillow.
This is what a high, medium, and low loft looks like:
Using pillows that support your joints and muscles, can help your body to recover more efficiently.♒
A good pillow will improve your hunched shoulders, slumping posture, and/or rounded shoulders.
The latest back pain relief pillows have been crafted in a way that reduces heartburn, chronic snoring, and sleep apnea.
Using the right pillow every night will change your posture and stop the cycle of back/neck pain for good.
Watch this video by Sleepopolis, to get some tips on finding the best pillow that was made for you! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Every sleep pillow has a specific purpose and can alleviate pain or correct posture mistakes.
Focus on the way you sleep, your posture goals, and the type of pain you have…
Then look for pillows that are designed for your specific needs.
Side sleepers will benefit from taller (high loft), firm pillows.
While stomach and back sleepers need thin (low loft), softer pillows.
Pillow types and sleep positions for back pain:
If back pain is keeping you up at night, try using pillows to support your body.
Follow the infographic down below for tips according to your sleep type.⬇️
The Doctor in the video down below, gives a review on this special pillow made to relieve lower pain in your back.⬇️
Click here for an ultimate guide of the best pillows for back pain in 2020.
Use a knee pillow to relieve knee and lower back pain:
Knee Pillows can help if you’re a dominant side sleeper, pregnant, or struggling with knee/back pain.
This type of pillow can reduce the strain in your lower back by putting space between your knees, and keeping your properly aligned as you lay on your side.
Without using a knee pillow, your top leg will pull down on your pelvis, which ends up
pulling your spine out of its resting position—this results in lower back and/or knee pain.
This is a review of the CushionLab knee pillow wedge:
These are the latest pillows designed to help neck and shoulder pain:
If you sleep on your side most of the night, ensure that your head and neck don’t kink at an angle.
This can put additional pressure on your shoulder.
Keep your spine in neutral alignment and look for pillows that have room for your arm to rest while you lay on your side, without so much pressure being put on it.
Click here to find the best pillows designed to alleviate neck pain in 2020.
Check out the Epabo Pillow for neck and shoulder pain relief:
Here’s a description from a blog post linked here:
“The Epabo Memory Orthopedic Pillow features an ergonomic contour that may suit back and side sleepers.
The contoured design cradles the head, helping to keep the spine aligned and at rest.
This breathable memory foam pillow may be cooler than some other memory foam options. Importantly, a person can also adjust the pillow to suit them.
It features a removable piece of foam at the back, which can help lower the resting position of the head for people who find the pillow too high.
However, people with severe neck pain may find that the pillow is too stiff to relax properly.
It is available for purchase here.“—SOURCE.
Here’s a review for the EPABO Pillow, from a guy who battled with neck pain himself:
Body Pillows can help you sleep better
A body pillow extends from your head to your toes.
You can rest your entire body on it, and you can also adjust it however you need it.
It’s a very comforting way to sleep because you are basically cuddly with a soft and squishy surface—it is said that body pillows can relieve anxiety and help those with PTSD.
Body pillows are used by many pregnant women for much need abdominal support.
Those who need a knee pillow as well as a bit of neck support, can benefit from using this type of pillow as well.
Make sure you have another pillow behind your back for support, so that your spine doesn’t over twist and cause undue stress.
Or you could get a U-shaped full body pillow, for ultimate support (check out the link below to read a review on one of the best)..⬇️⬇️⬇️
Click here to see reviews on the best body pillows of 2020.
This guy gives a great explanation on how to sleep with a body pillow and how it can benefit your sleep:
What if I can’t afford a brand named pillow? Am I out of luck?
You will be completely fine using regular pillows, as long they are very firm and match the width of your shoulder.
The doctor in the video down below, explains how you don’t have to get an expensive, brand named pillow to help alleviate neck pain..⬇️⬇️⬇️
Going forward…
If you have any trouble finding the right pillow for yourself and need some guidance…
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Pillow places and resources to check out:
- Cushion Lab
- Amazon.com
- Walmart.com
- Sleepopolis— click here for a full pillow guide
Click here for pillow finding and buying tips
Here are some special sleep pillows for you to check out:
- SUPER PLUSH MATERIAL - Our Sleep Restoration Gel-Filled Fiber Pillows are crafted in super plush gel fiber that puts all other standard pillows to shame! They are expertly tailored to ensure maximum comfort for any and all sleeping positions.
