Often we sleep in the most ideal surroundings; a dark and sound proof room, appropriate temperature and the most comfortable bed. Yet, we wake up with symptoms like neck pain, arms and shoulder numbness and discomfort, sneezing and wheezing and migraine. The cause of all this is most of the times the wrong pillow.
Our head and neck are the most essential parts of upper body and they are rested on pillow. A wrong or unsuitable pillow can alleviate pain and discomfort in this area. …show more content…
The choice depends upon your sleeping style. You can be a back sleeper, a side sleeper or a stomach sleeper.
There are a lot of choices for back and side sleepers but life gets a tad bit more difficult for stomach sleepers, do not worry there are now options available for best pillows for stomach sleepers with neck pain. This makes it clear that you are not the only one in the stomach sleepers’ league and your quest for a perfect pillow.
The decision gets a bit difficult for stomach sleepers as you need to understand the fact that a thick pillow will bring your neck further away from the neutral alignment which is the major cause of neck pain. Then there are different options of materials and fillings to choose from. For back sleepers firm pillows are ideal while stomach sleepers should go for a softer and flexible alternative. The good news for stomach sleepers is the pillows come with variable thickness. You can also remove filling from the pillow to make it thick enough according to your likening.
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Stomach pillows are considered something a notch more special. Although they are flatter than the usual ones but this is how marketing tactics work. Do, some research to know how much an average stomach pillow costs and then choose one that fits in your budget. Also, try out a pillow before buying it. This will help in judging whether it is suitable with your needs or not. Advice is; never go for online things. See it for yourself.
• Types of pillows:
1. Foam. This is the cheapest and easy to maintain form of pillow. It is mouldable according to the weight and needs of the user.
2. Memory foam. This is the type of foam that moulds round the specific body parts as required but reverts to its original shape as soon as weight is lifted away from it. Unfortunately these pillows are costly.
3. Latex pillows. Another good option as they are firm and support the body parts. The material is good enough to ward off any dust mites or meld growth. They are the costliest option