What Is a Cervical Pillow? Benefits, Types, and Uses

Have you ever wondered if the reason you have neck pain is more because of your pillow than just a 'bad night’? A cervical pillow is made to support the natural curve of your neck. It can also help keep the spine better aligned. It is important to consider - is your pillow putting you at the 'next level' of neck pain?

Can A Cervical Pillow Do More Than A Regular Pillow?

Regular pillows keep your head elevated. Cervical support pillows are more of a support cradling your neck at the same angle as your head. It prevents a strained neck by allowing vertebral alignment. Unlike a fluffy pillow, you're not risking a bad night to get a benefit. Rather, you're eliminating bad posture and promoting spinal health.

Different Kinds of Cervical Pillows

Memory Foam Cervical Pillow

A Memory Foam Cervical Pillow a mold of your neck and head as you sleep, giving you as close to personalized support as you can. Memory foam is also great for people who change positions often while sleeping.

Water-Based Cervical Pillow

If you want to change the water and adjust firmness, you can easily do both. This is a great approach if support is something you are unsure about.

Buckwheat Cervical Pillow 

Buckwheat Cervical pillows are made with natural buckwheat hulls and can provide firmness as well as adjustability. If you tend to get hot while you sleep, this is a great option that is also good for the environment.

Inflatable Cervical Pillow 

These are great for people who are looking for something portable. Our Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow provides support for your neck while also being packable, as it can deflate to a flat pillow.

Advantages of a Cervical Pillow

Proper neck support while sleeping (ideally, every night) makes a positive difference when waking up:

• Reduces stiffness and soreness of the neck when waking up

• Positively affects the posture when supporting the spine while sleeping

• Chronic neck pain and shoulder tension are released

• Keeps the pain from tension headaches caused by sleeping posture

• Improves the quality of sleep

Who Should Be Using a Cervical Pillow?

People assume neck injury victims are the only ones who require a neck pain pillow. If you work at a desk and are glued to your phone, a side or back sleeper, you will benefit from cervical neck support. Doctors recommend a cervical pillow for the healing of necks and spines of their patients. Browse our full range of cushions and support products to find what suits your needs. 

You don't have to be experiencing neck pain to add this pillow to your collection. You can avoid neck pain by getting your ergonomic pillow module ahead of time.

Selecting the Right Cervical Pillow for Your Sleep Position

Your sleep position should be your priority when selecting a pillow. Side sleepers should opt for taller, firmer cervical pillows. Back sleepers should choose medium-firm cervical pillows. Lastly, soft cervical pillows should be selected by stomach sleepers.

If you need firmer, denser support for back sleeping, a Memory Foam Wedge Pillow can also work well for elevating and supporting your upper body. For those with more adaptable sleep positions, flexible adjustable cervical pillows should be considered.

Suggestions to Get the Best Results 

This is how to benefit from your Orthopedic pillow:

• Time to adapt: Understand that the adjustment period can last for a week, depending on the firmness of the pillow.

• Time to substitute: Based on their level of firmness, it’s better to keep your pillows and replacements on a rotation every 1-2 years.

• Time to adjust: keep the best level of spinal-orthopedic alignment and partner a new pillow with a new mattress.

• Time to fit: Your pillow height should align with your shoulder width.