| Best Pillows for Neck Pain 2022Friday, 2 April 2021 | Eugene If you're feeling pain in your neck when you wake up in the morning, there's a good chance you're using the wrong pillow. Most of us will suffer from neck pain at one point or another, and this isn't surprising when you consider the overly soft, rigid or misshapen pillows many of us lay our heads on every night. How then are you to know which kind of pillow will be right for your neck? When it comes to choosing the right pillow to get rid of your neck pain, the main thing to consider is the position it will place your neck in relative to your head, shoulders and back. Correctly aligning the head with the spine is key, so it's important to consider your usual sleeping position (back sleeping, side sleeping or stomach sleeping) before selecting your pillow. To help you on your way, we've had our product experts go over our vast range to select their very Best Pillows for Neck Pain for a range of uses. Our Favourite PillowsOur product experts couldn't decide on one pillow, so they've divided their best picks into categories, including:
Best Soft Pillow for Neck PainHarley Contour Neck Support Pillow for Neck Pain
Why We Love It... ✔ Contoured to fill the neck-shoulder gap to prevent strain on the neck Not the Best For... ✗ Those needed an especially firm and supportive pillow Editor's Verdict: We're always quick to recommend the Harley Original Contour Neck Support Pillow, and we rarely come across a customer that doesn't love it. A great option for back, shoulder and neck pain as well as arthritis sufferers, the shape of this pillow is great for supporting the vertebrae and keeping you aligned while you sleep. The liquid-moulded foam is also nice and breathable, which is great for anyone who often feels hot during the night. Best Firm Memory Foam Pillow for Neck PainHarley Designer Memory Foam Orthopaedic Neck Support Pillow
Why We Love It... ✔ Same contoured shape as the Harley Original to support the neck Not the Best For... ✗ Side sleepers with ear pain as a result of an overly-firm cushion Editor's Verdict: In terms of neck support and alignment of the vertebrae, you can't do better than the Harley Designer Memory Foam Neck Support Pillow. This is a great alternative to the Harley Original above for those who like a firm pillow with great support, as the memory foam is soft to the touch without quite as much give to ensure your head and neck stays in the correct position to relieve pain. As an added bonus, this version is supplied with a luxurious velour pillow case. Best Ergonomic Neck Pain PillowTherapeutica Spine Alignment Pillow for Neck Pain
Why We Love It... ✔ Uniquely designed with three zones for back or side sleeping Not the Best For... ✗ Anyone looking for an especially soft pillow to sink into Editor's Verdict: Anything but a traditional pillow, the Therapeutica Spine Alignment Pillow for Neck Pain is uniquely designed to perfectly align the spine and neck whether you sleep on your back or side. A wedge extension and cervical contour support your neck and head perfectly when on your back, while each side section is designed to provide the perfect height for neck positioning, and reduce contact surface pressure on the side of our face to lessen things like ear or cheek pain. Best Water Pillow for Neck PainMediflow Water Base Orthopaedic Pillow
Why We Love It... ✔ Ranked best for cervical pain reduction and sleep quality in Johns Hopkins study Not the Best For... ✗ Those requiring an especially firm pillow Editor's Verdict: While we have yet to see the waterbed perfect, we believe Mediflow have found the perfect balance between a water base and top cushioning with the Mediflow Water Based Orthopaedic Pillow. A top-reviewed option from our customers, this pillow was found to provide exceptional pain relief and overall sleep quality in a comprehensive study from John Hopkins University, and was found to relieve back pain, neck pain and migraines among other issues.
Best Travel Pillow for Neck PainDrive Medical U-Shaped Travel Pillow
Why We Love It... ✔ Contours to your neck to maintain an ideal position Not the Best For... ✗ Sleeping while lying down flat Editor's Verdict: We see a lot of travel pillows at Health and Care, and while many claim to stay soft and comfortable for hours of contact with skin, few do it better than the Drive Medical U-Shaped Travel Pillow. The viscoelastic foam is just the right density to provide support without being too rigid, and the shape is ideal to contour around the perfect areas to help you avoid pain after hours on a train or plane. Best Heat Therapy for Neck PainBeurer Grey Shoulder and Neck Heat Pad HK54
Why We Love It... ✔ Comfortably fits over the neck and shoulder to provide soothing warmth Not the Best For... ✗ Anyone with reduced sensitivity to heat such as diabetics Editor's Verdict: While the best solution to neck pain is prevention, once it occurs some soothing applied to the area can be great for reducing pain and allowing the muscles to relax. The Beurer Grey Shoulder and Neck Heat Pad HK54 fits comfortably over the neck and shoulder to provide warmth to the area. It's covered with a breathable and skin-friendly micro-fleece, making it soft and comfortable enough to wear until your pain subsides. Why Do I Have Neck Pain?Neck pain can be caused by a range of factors from improper form while exercising to sustained postural issues. As the role of the neck is to support your head and allow for motion, it is prone to inflammation and abnormalities that can lead to prolonged pain. As sleeping involves keeping your neck in a single position for a prolonged period, the wrong sleeping posture will obviously be a significant trigger. Usually neck pain isn't serious, but if you have severe, ongoing neck pain that has lasted for over a week, we would recommend seeing a doctor. For more minor cases and as a first resort, choosing the right neck pain pillow is a great place to start. Protect Your NeckMore often than not, the cause of a bad night's sleep is a stiff neck that's been held out of position for a prolonged period, causing strain on your vertebrae. Our pillows for neck pain will help to keep your neck and spine aligned with your shoulders, helping to prevent the uncomfortable positions that can leave you waking up with a stiff and achy neck. If you'd like to take a look at all of the pillows we offer that are designed to correct your sleeping position and reduce pain, feel free to browse our Orthopaedic Pillows section. Do you have any questions about neck pain, or do you have experience with a neck pain pillow? Let us know in the comments, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Tags: Aids for Daily Living, Health and Care Expert Series, Neck Pain, Pillows, Therapeutica Spinal Alignment Sleeping Pillow, Top 5 Guides Shop Neck Pain Pillows
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