Every morning, it’s the same story: as soon as you get out of bed, you’re already suffering from migraines, back pain and neck pain. And if the problem came… of your pillow? Indeed, a bad pillow – too bulky, too firm, or both – can be the cause of a bad sleeping position, the source of your morning pains. To regain tension-free sleep and enjoy fully restful nights, it is essential to buy a special, ergonomic neck pillow. Explanations in this article!
Why choose a neck pillow?
While it is easy to think of choosing a quality mattress and bed base, the purchase of a good pillow is often neglected… And yet, a neck pillow adapted to your morphology and your sleep habits can make all the difference!
Indeed, the use of a cervical orthopedic pillow is associated with a significant reduction in neck pain and muscle tension. By providing specific support for the natural curve of the neck, this type of ergonomic pillow helps maintain proper posture during sleep, with spinal alignment. This relieves the tension accumulated in the neck, neck and shoulder muscles, which is the cause of neck pain, dizziness, migraines and back pain.
In addition to relieving pain, a supportive neck pillow can also help improve the overall quality of your sleep. By providing optimal support for your head and neck, it helps reduce nighttime awakenings due to discomfort, promoting deep, restful sleep and stress reduction.
In short: buying a neck pillow is a real investment in your health and well-being! By promoting appropriate posture, it will help you reduce your neck pain and provide you with incomparable sleeping comfort. You’ll feel more rested, more relaxed, and more energized all day long!
How to use a neck pillow?
The neck pillow is usually wave-shaped, with one side higher than the other. Properly adapted and properly used, it helps to align the vertebrae of the spine and relieve pain. However, there is no universal model: it is essential to choose a supportive neck pillow adapted to your morphology, but also to your sleeping habits.
If you move around a lot during the night and sleep on your stomach, choose a traditional rectangular memory foam pillow rather than a cervical pillow.
- But if you are looking for fairly firm comfort, sleep on your back or side and don’t move too much at night, the ergonomic neck pillow is for you! Here’s how to use it:
- Position the cervical pillow correctly for optimal support, placing it so that the natural curve of your neck is supported. Make sure your head is aligned with your spine, preventing any excessive twisting or tilting of the neck during the night;
- Choose a pillow with a height and firmness that matches your body type and sleep preferences (if the pillow is too high, it can cause excessive tension in the neck; conversely, a pillow that is too low may not offer adequate support). Note that on Tonigo we offer an ergonomic pillow that allows you to customize the thickness of the pillow;
- Start by using the neck pillow for short periods of time to get used to this new sleeping position, then gradually increase the duration.
By following these tips, you will maximize the benefits of your neck pillow. This will allow you to enjoy a natural sleeping position and restful nights.
What is the best pillow for neck pain?
When you suffer from neck and neck pain, finding the right neck pillow can make all the difference.
But what is the best pillow when you have neck pain? And most importantly, which is the best option for you? There are so many types of pillows for the cervical (shape memory, ergonomic, etc.), brands for the general public (tex, oeko, amazon, wopilo, tediber, etc.) and different materials (cotton, latex, foam, water, etc.), with different prices and qualities… It can be difficult to find your way around and buy the right product!
To choose the best neck pillow, you must take into account various criteria: the shape, density and price of the ergonomic pillow, but also your sleeping position and morphology. Here are our tips:
- Shape and size: opt for a rectangular pillow of standard size (e.g. 45×70 cm, 50×30 cm…) rather than a square model, in order to benefit from optimal support of the neck, shoulders and neck;
- Comfort and filling: look for a neck pillow that is rather soft and fluffy for more comfort, but make sure that the core of the pillow is firm enough to benefit from adequate support for your cervical spine;
- Budget and quality: don’t sacrifice quality for price and examine customer reviews before making your choice
Sleeping position:
- If you sleep on your side, choose a bulky pillow about 9-10 cm thick or slightly more;
- For back sleepers: opt for a thickness between 5 and 9 cm;
- For stomach sleepers: do not exceed 5 cm in thickness.
Morphology: don’t forget to take your morphology into account when choosing the thickness of your neck pillow.
