Suffering from neck pain? Or perhaps shoulder pain is what is keeping you up at night? Either way, you want your pillow to help ease your pain, not create more.
This means you need to choose a supportive pillow that is the right height and feel. But what does that mean?
Let’s explore the best pillow for neck pain, and a pillow for shoulder pain we think you’ll love.
What is straining your neck?
There are multiple possibilities why you may be experiencing neck pain, such as…
- Arthritis
- Stress settling in your neck & shoulders
- Compressed nerves
- Herniated disk
- Bad posture / working at a desk every day
- Injury
- Inflammation
If you are waking up every morning with neck pain that slowly dissipates throughout the day, it probably has something to do with the position you are sleeping in and/or the pillow you are currently using.
We recommend sleeping on your side or back when experiencing neck pain. The stomach is the worst position to sleep in for many reasons, one of which is the strain it puts on your neck for hours every night. When you sleep on your stomach, your neck is turned all the way to the side to keep your airway open as you sleep. Sleeping on your back or side takes that pressure off your neck.
Good Pillow for Neck Pain
A good pillow for neck pain is adjustable since the height of the pillow is important. An adjustable pillow allows you to remove as much fill as you’d like. If a pillow is too full, it can cause your neck to bend awkwardly, but if it’s too flat, it can lack enough support.
When trying to find a neck pain pillow, we recommend this natural shredded latex pillow that gently conforms around the neck and shoulders. It offers that necessary support but isn’t so firm that it will cause stiffness and discomfort.
Another pillow that has been popular with our chiropractor friends is the Soap Shaped Pillow, made of organic Dunlop latex. This is not a customizable pillow, but it offers stable support which can help keep the neck in alignment. It has become a popular choice for side sleepers.
Best Pillow for Shoulder Pain
So maybe you’re not dealing with neck pain but your shoulder has seen better days. We have a shoulder pain pillow in mind.
A body pillow is incredibly helpful for those who sleep on their side and need some extra support. Body pillows help keep the spine aligned and offer pressure point relief for the hip and shoulder. They are also an amazing sleep aid during pregnancy!
Bonus: Hugging a pillow can help decrease stress & anxiety, so it can even be a great addition to your mental health toolbox. We wrote a whole blog post about this topic that you can check out here.
More Popular Pillows for Comfortable Sleep
Not interested in a latex pillow? There are other pillow options, such as organic kapok and organic wool.
You can shop the entire Savvy Rest pillow collection here.
We always recommend choosing an organic pillow made with natural materials that are healthy for you and the planet. You do not have to sacrifice comfort when opting for an eco-friendly pillow.
We hope your sleep improves soon!
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