Firm Pillow

Firm Pillow

1200TC LUXURY Siberian Goose Down Pillow 750 FILL POWER
1200TC LUXURY Siberian Goose Down Pillow 750 FILL POWER
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100 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case L
100 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case L
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Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
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Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
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TWO 2 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Bed Massage Pillow non vibrating
TWO 2 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Bed Massage Pillow non vibrating
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TWO 2 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Bed Massage Pillow non vibrating
TWO 2 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Bed Massage Pillow non vibrating
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TWO Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case L
TWO Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case L
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100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed FIRM Pillow w Cotton Case XL
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed FIRM Pillow w Cotton Case XL
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100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
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Two Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
Two Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
Paypal   US $38.39
100 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case L
100 Memory Foam FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case L
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CHARTER CLUB VAIL ELITE 2 Goose Down Pillows QUEEN Firm
CHARTER CLUB VAIL ELITE 2 Goose Down Pillows QUEEN Firm
Paypal   US $39.22
CHARTER CLUB VAIL ELITE 2 Goose Down Pillows KING Firm
CHARTER CLUB VAIL ELITE 2 Goose Down Pillows KING Firm
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BLOOM My Flair Firm 2 European Goose Down Pillows KING
BLOOM My Flair Firm 2 European Goose Down Pillows KING
Paypal   US $69.09
CHARTER CLUB Pyrenees FIRM Support Down Pillows KING 20 X 36
CHARTER CLUB Pyrenees FIRM Support Down Pillows KING 20 X 36
Paypal   US $66.98
1200TC LUXURY Siberian Goose Down Pillow 750 FILL POWER
1200TC LUXURY Siberian Goose Down Pillow 750 FILL POWER
Paypal   US $84.99
100 Natura Talalay Latex Zoned KING Pillow LOW FIRM
100 Natura Talalay Latex Zoned KING Pillow LOW FIRM
Paypal   US $29.99
100 Natura Talalay Latex Zoned Queen Pillow LOW FIRM
100 Natura Talalay Latex Zoned Queen Pillow LOW FIRM
Paypal   US $19.99
100 Natural Talalay Latex Zoned Queen Pillow HIGH FIRM
100 Natural Talalay Latex Zoned Queen Pillow HIGH FIRM
Paypal   US $19.99
KING Memory Foam MOLDED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM w cover
KING Memory Foam MOLDED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM w cover
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KING Memory Foam MOLDED ZONED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM
KING Memory Foam MOLDED ZONED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM
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QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM w cover
QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM w cover
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QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED ZONED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM
QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED ZONED Pillow HIGH LOFT FIRM
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QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED ZONED Pillow LOW LOFT FIRM
QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED ZONED Pillow LOW LOFT FIRM
Paypal   US $15.99
SET OF 2 KING Memory Foam MOLDED HIGH FIRM Pillows
SET OF 2 KING Memory Foam MOLDED HIGH FIRM Pillows
Paypal   US $25.99
SET OF 2 QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED HIGH FIRM Pillows
SET OF 2 QUEEN Memory Foam MOLDED HIGH FIRM Pillows
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Tempur Pedic Neck Pillow King Large Set of 2 Firm bought NEW from Brookstone
Tempur Pedic Neck Pillow King Large Set of 2 Firm bought NEW from Brookstone
Paypal   US $279.00
Firm Primaloft Damask Stripe King Bed Pillow 245SPM45
Firm Primaloft Damask Stripe King Bed Pillow 245SPM45
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100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
Paypal   US $27.89
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Queen Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Queen Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
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HOTEL COLLECTION Primaloft Down Alternative 2 KING Pillows FIRM
HOTEL COLLECTION Primaloft Down Alternative 2 KING Pillows FIRM
Paypal   US $19.82
HOTEL COLLECTION Firm Natural Blended Down Pillows KING
HOTEL COLLECTION Firm Natural Blended Down Pillows KING
Paypal   US $29.88
Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Paypal   US $32.89
Hotel Collection Primaloft Down Alternative Density Pillow FIRM Queen Std
Hotel Collection Primaloft Down Alternative Density Pillow FIRM Queen Std
Paypal   US $36.99
CHARTER CLUB VAIL ELITE 2 Goose Down Pillows QUEEN Firm
CHARTER CLUB VAIL ELITE 2 Goose Down Pillows QUEEN Firm
Paypal   US $24.99
European Luxury Anichini Goose Down Standard Medium Firm Pillow Brand New
European Luxury Anichini Goose Down Standard Medium Firm Pillow Brand New
Paypal   US $44.00
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 60 OZ Set of Two
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 60 OZ Set of Two
Paypal   US $4.26
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down KING Pillow Firm NEW
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down KING Pillow Firm NEW
Paypal   US $59.99
Hotel Collection Luxury Primaloft King Pillow Firm NEW
Hotel Collection Luxury Primaloft King Pillow Firm NEW
Paypal   US $49.99
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
Paypal   US $34.99
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down Standard Queen Pillow Firm NEW
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down Standard Queen Pillow Firm NEW
Paypal   US $49.99
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Queen Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Queen Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
Paypal   US $29.99
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down KING Pillow Firm
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down KING Pillow Firm
Paypal   US $32.99
Charter Club Natural Support Blended King Pillow Firm
Charter Club Natural Support Blended King Pillow Firm
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Charter Club 2 Select Support 300T Standard Queen Pillows Firm Support NEW
Charter Club 2 Select Support 300T Standard Queen Pillows Firm Support NEW
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Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down Standard Queen Pillow Firm
Charter Club Vail Elite Goose Down Standard Queen Pillow Firm
Paypal   US $29.99
Charter Club Natural Support Blended Down  Feather Standard Queen Pillow Firm
Charter Club Natural Support Blended Down Feather Standard Queen Pillow Firm
Paypal   US $29.99
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 60 OZ Set of Two
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 60 OZ Set of Two
Paypal   US $34.99
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow King Size Medim Firm 50 OZ Set of Two
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Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Paypal   US $25.39
HUDSON PARK Down Blend Firm Standard Pillow
HUDSON PARK Down Blend Firm Standard Pillow
Paypal   US $34.99
HUDSON PARK Down Blend Firm King Goose Down Pillow
HUDSON PARK Down Blend Firm King Goose Down Pillow
Paypal   US $49.99
HOTEL COLLECTION Primaloft Down Alt King Firm Pillow
HOTEL COLLECTION Primaloft Down Alt King Firm Pillow
Paypal   US $44.99
MY FLAIR White Queen Firm Goose Down Pillow NP
MY FLAIR White Queen Firm Goose Down Pillow NP
Paypal   US $59.99
MY FLAIR White Firm Standard Goose Down Pillow
MY FLAIR White Firm Standard Goose Down Pillow
Paypal   US $49.99
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
Paypal   US $27.89
MY FLAIR White Queen Firm Goose Down Pillow
MY FLAIR White Queen Firm Goose Down Pillow
Paypal   US $59.99
MY LUXE Firm Med Standard Queen European Goose Down Pillow
MY LUXE Firm Med Standard Queen European Goose Down Pillow
Paypal   US $79.99
MY FLAIR White Firm Standard Goose Down Pillow
MY FLAIR White Firm Standard Goose Down Pillow
Paypal   US $49.99
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
100 Memory Foam Contour Cervical Neck Comfort Bed Pillow w Cotton Case FIRM R
Paypal   US $20.94
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Firm Medium
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Firm Medium
Paypal   US $39.99
King Shredded Latex Foam Pillow FIRM PILLOWS
King Shredded Latex Foam Pillow FIRM PILLOWS
Paypal   US $24.49
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Firm Medium
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Firm Medium
Paypal   US $32.99
CHARTER CLUB VAIL 2 Goose Down Pillow QUEEN FIRM $420
CHARTER CLUB VAIL 2 Goose Down Pillow QUEEN FIRM $420
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Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Memory Foam Ergonomic FIRM Contour Cervical Neck Massage Pillow non vibrating
Paypal   US $32.89
Luxury Firm Down Alt Pillow Feat in Many La Quinta Inns
Luxury Firm Down Alt Pillow Feat in Many La Quinta Inns
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Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
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Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Paypal   US $45.00
Luxury Firm Down Alt Pillow Feat in Many La Quinta Inns
Luxury Firm Down Alt Pillow Feat in Many La Quinta Inns
Paypal   US $39.99
Queen Shredded Latex Foam Pillow FIRM PILLOWS
Queen Shredded Latex Foam Pillow FIRM PILLOWS
Paypal   US $19.49
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Firm Medium
Classic White Goose Down Feather Pillow Firm Medium
Paypal   US $35.99
Belle Epoque Chateau Down Pillow
Belle Epoque Chateau Down Pillow
Paypal   US $146.97
Tri Core Orthopedic Cervical Neck Support Fiber Pillow
Tri Core Orthopedic Cervical Neck Support Fiber Pillow
Paypal   US $37.95
Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Paypal   US $45.00
Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Charter Club Damask Dot Down Surround Pillow Standard or King Firm Soft Medium
Paypal   US $25.00

What Is The Best Pillow For Neck Pain?

What is the best pillow for neck pain? This is a very common question I often get from people. Every pillow you see has a claim or an advertisement stating how great that pillow is. There are many pillows that could be considered good quality pillows for neck pain. We will discuss some of the important aspects when choosing a pillow and finding the one that is best for you, not only for neck pain, but for great sleeping as well!

Does it Support the Curve of the Neck?

The spine has three curves in it. The neck (cervical) curve has a "C" shape to it when looking from the side, with the mouth of the C facing behind you. If you look at the spine from the front of the person it should appear to be straight up and down. There are seven vertebrae or bones in the neck, numbered C1 through to C7. A good pillow will support the "C" curve of the neck and keep the spine in proper alignment when a person is lying on their back. Ideally the weight of the head and neck is supported in a neutral position. If the pillow is too large, the head could be held up to high and forced forward, or if the person is on their side the head would be bent at an uncomfortable angle. This can cause muscle strain on the neck and shoulders and may cause you to wake up with a stiff neck. Other effects of stressful angles on the head and neck from pillow size could also affect breathing, and snoring.  If the pillow is too small, there is no support under the neck and this can also cause the muscles to still support the weight of the head, even while at rest, further straining them.

An ideal pillow size will support the person in a neutral supine position (lying on your back) while supporting the weight of the neck and head completely. The best to know is of course to lie down and try it. A basic measurement is about 9-14 centimetres high and should support the neck, head and shoulders.

No Two Necks Are the Same

Even though we can measure neck curves and have an ideal curve pattern, no two people in the world have the identically same neck. Having looked at thousands of x-rays of people's necks and spines, one thing I am definitely certain about is no two necks are the same! For example, you may have two adult men who are the same height, the first is 70kg in weight and slightly built and works at a desk, and the second is 95kg and built like a tank from hard manual labour. When the second man lies down on the pillow his head will flatten a soft or thinner pillow as compared to the first male whose head probably weighs less and his shoulders are much slighter. Often, a pillow may have a hard, medium and soft version of each size. If you sleep on your side, you want to make sure the pillow supports your head and does not tilt on an angle away from the bed, your head and neck should stay in alignment with your body. Your neck should be supported and the pillow should fit comfortably between the bed and your neck and head. The pillow should have some degree of flexibility to fit to your body shape and size.

Make Sure It's Comfortable

Everybody has a different idea of what feels comfortable. Some people like a soft pillow, some people like a firm pillow. In order for a person to experience a deep relaxing sleep, and wake well rested,  they need to feel comfortable on their pillow. The material the pillow is made out of is also an important factor of what will make the pillow feel comfortable. Make sure you are happy with both the level of firmness and material that the pillow is made from, and covered with. Some people prefer foam, others latex, you may prefer flannel, or cotton, these are individual choices.

Any Previous Neck Injuries?

Some people have existing problems with their cervical spines possibly from degenerative joint disease, bone spurs or cervical disc hernia ion to name a few. Arthritic neck pain can make a person very stiff in the morning and progressively loosening up as the day progresses, but they are limited in the amount of movement they have in their neck.  It is paramount for an individual recovering from an injury, or supporting a healed injured cervical spine, or arthritic changes to have the proper support and possibly some degree of slight tractioning, providing relief and stability to the weaker areas of the neck. This will also alleviate any unnecessary stress to the cervical nerves. Often times a foam pillow or a bit of a softer density that supports the curve of the neck comfortably works well with these conditions.

Forward Head Posture

A person's posture plays a significant role in pillow selection also. Many people have Forward Head Posture (FHP people whose hold their head and neck anterior to their bodies) which promotes neck pain and back pain, need the proper support of an orthopaedic or chiropractic support pillow. People who work at jobs where they hold their head forward most of the day may benefit from this type of pillow. A good experiment to try is too stand with your shoulders and buttocks flat against a wall, then glide your chin backwards until your head is touching the wall. This will give you an idea of how much forward head shift your own posture has. You could also have somebody look at you from the front and from the side, while your eyes are closed to also give you an idea if your posture is out of alignment.

Some of the possible benefits of selecting the best pillow for your neck include the following: waking up pain free, experiencing a deep and restful sleep, better breathing and maybe less snoring as a result, better circulation from decreased postural stress on cervical arteries and therefore increased oxygen uptake in the blood, better posture, no sleeping pills, better support and traction for your neck.

This is a general overview of some key aspects to consider when looking for the best pillow to fit your needs. Getting a great night's rest and waking pain free is an important aspect of maintaining your wellbeing. Use the criteria we have discussed when choosing the best pillow for your individual needs. Often times the pillow companies will have a guide describing the benefits and positives of the different pillow types for you to look at.

This article is meant as a general overview and for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the advice of a qualified professional. It is my goal goal for the public to better understand their health and general wellbeing. I urge you to consult with a qualified health care provider for diagnosis and for answers to your individual health questions.

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About the Author

Stacey Burke is a Doctor of Chiropractic and co-founder of                                                
West Coast Family Chiropractic
in Hillarys, Perth West Australia. Dr. Burke graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1996. He is married and has two sons and daughter. Dr. Burke is a six time Ironman Triathlon Finisher and enjoys cycling, running and ice hockey. His purpose at the Hillarys Chiropractic office is to help families , and the community restore and maintain their health through natural chiropractic methods, community outreach, and education.

At what age did you give your baby a pillow?

I have an 11-month old baby and I am just wondering when it is considered "okay" to get a pillow for your baby?
It just can't be that comfortable sleeping on a firm crib mattress with no pillow... but I don't want to give it to her too early either.

Thanks!

Our doctor said when they transition to a toddler bed they are ready for a pillow. My first got one with her big girl bed my second is a year and I will give her one at the same time.

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