i researched the best pillow for neck pain as doctor advised to find a good one to help with recovery. i have been experiencing a lot of neck stiffness. i went through reviews from trusted sources like newyork times, consumer reports and healthline and after comparing many options these two kept coming up as the top choices:
Cervical Neck Pillow for Pain Relief
https://www.amazon.com/Cervical-adjustable-Neck-Pillow-Pain-Relief-side-slippers/dp/B0DSKH5P2G?th=1
Osteo Cervical Pillow for Neck Pain Relief
https://www.amazon.com/Osteo-Cervical-Odorless-Adjustable-Orthopedic/dp/B09964WTF5?th=1
however, i am having trouble deciding which one would be better for me and i would love to get your expert advice and hoping maybe some medical professionals on this forum can also share their advice.
i usually sleep on my side and sometimes on my back and I tend to wake up with a sore neck if my pillow isn’t supportive enough. i am looking for something that offers great neck support, maintains its shape and feels comfortable throughout the night.
Which one pillow would you recommend for me? Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Try them both. Reading reviews becomes pointless compared to 1 week of testing.
John
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Thanks for your reply
You are absolutely right,sometimes real world testing is the best way to know for sure. These two pillows definitely seem to be among the top choices based on reviews and expert opinions which is why I have narrowed it down to them.
That said, I am hoping to save a bit of money by getting it right the first time and I thought this expert community might be able to help guide me toward the better fit especially with others possibly having similar sleep habits or medical advice.
Best regards by sana
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I have always advised that having more then one combination of pillows is best for any sleeper. See my collection here. I have a few of those budget and not so budget Amazon cervical pillows in my collection. They were actually quite comfortable for what I needed them for.
When I switched from my old, sagging Sealy Posturepedic mattress to a much firmer one, the cervical pillow gave me the support and comfort I needed during the adjustment. It wasn’t a long-term solution, but it helped me get used to the new mattress and build up neck and shoulder strength.
Later, I moved on to more traditional pillows, of various materials and fill, and recently switched to a premium Oxygen Pillow for back and side sleeping, which is working awesomely for me. After a serious back injury about eight weeks ago, that kept me home for just over a month, I did have to rotate different pillows and latex wedge toppers to help with pressure points and support while I recovered. This is why, everyone should have a couple of pillow options available, for different every day situations that may arise. Whether it is a higher loft situation for a bout with acid reflux, a sore neck from the perils of certain jobs, like a plumber working in an awkward position for long periods of times under a sink, or any number of situations that may cause the need for a different pillow combination.
Just throwing in some additional perspective.