With so many fandangle pillows on the market, choosing the right one can be a little confusing.
I’ve lost count of how many times people have told me they’ve purchased a “top of the range, super expensive pillow”, only for it to now sit on a shelf in their cupboard.
When considering which type of pillow to use, you need to think about what position you sleep in, how firm or soft your mattress is and whether you have any injuries that need to be given additional support.
But regardless of which pillow you choose, it needs to be one that allows you to actually sleep. There’s no point in picking a beautifully supportive pillow that protects all the joints of your neck if you can’t get comfortable on it!
For many people, a standard off-the-shelf pillow is comfortable enough, although it may not give quite enough support to your spine.
Contoured pillows are designed for side and back sleepers to support the curves of your cervical spine (your neck) and come in varying sizes, materials and heights, designed to suit all our different neck sizes.
If you’re a side sleeper, you may find a body pillow, hourglass pillow or peanut pillow gives you support between your knees that allows your lower back and hips to stay in better alignment.
Sleeping on a pillow that’s too high or too low can kink your neck, sleeping on one that’s too hard or too soft can also cause musculoskeletal issues. It can be so confusing!
However, in short, the right pillow for you is one that adequately supports your joints BUT is comfortable enough to give you a great night’s sleep? Getting the balance right is super important not only for your musculoskeletal health, but for your overall health and function.
If you need help with pillow and positioning advice, just ask me at your next appointment or contact me here to chat about it.