According to Dr. Richard Nahas, if you wake up every morning with pain in your neck and on your shoulders, you aren’t alone. It’s a very common condition that can even lead to disability if left unchecked. Let’s check out which pillows you can use to reduce neck pain.
The Pillows
Nature’s Guest Cervical Support Pillow – This pillow is especially helpful for people who sway from side to side and to their backs while sleeping. The pillow has elevated sides with a depression in the middle to provide an extra neck support. Moreover, it’s adjustable. That means you can adjust the firmness of the pillow by adding or removing stuffing.
The cotton cover of the pillow is also hypoallergenic while microfiber makes up the filling. Moreover, no harmful chemicals or flame retardants were used for making this pillow. However, since the filling is made from microfiber, it may go flat with use and need more filling once every few months.
The Belly Sleep Pillow – Sleeping on your stomach is the worst possible thing you can do to your spine. With traditional pillows, belly sleepers get their head pushed to the back and that causes a lot of strain and stiffness on your neck. While you should talk to your doctor and figure out the best ways to change your sleeping position, the belly sleeper pillow is optimized for those who sleep in this position.
It has curved edges to minimize neck and head rotation, and this reduces the pressure points that induce neck pain. The filling is made from memory foam and has a cooling gel to keep you cool and comfortable while you sleep. Even the cover is made from sustainable bamboo and can be cleaned easily.
Sleep Artisan Luxury Side Sleeper Pillow – While sleeping on your back is the best sleeping position, most people sleep on their sides. This pillow is designed for comfortable sleep and a pain-free neck in the morning for those who sleep on their sides. It is shaped like a narrow rectangle with a curve on one side. There are no harmful petroleum-based chemicals used for this product and the support can be adjusted by removing or stuffing more filling.
Sobakawa Buckwheat Pillow – If you want to stay organic while addressing your neck pain, this pillow is the best fit for you. It’s a classic buckwheat pillow that has been used for hundreds of years across the world and is still a favorite luxury in Japan. The pillow keeps your head cool while you sleep and provides excellent support to prevent neck pain, stiffness and headaches. Since it is raised in the middle, the pillow allows your head to sink in for perfect alignment while you sleep.
Conclusion
Dr. Richard Nahas suggests that you check out the above-mentioned pillows and choose one that best suits you. According to your needs, you may need something that provides more cervical support, or something that’s optimized for the side sleeper.
