Neck Support Pillows, Cervical Pillows & Travel Pillows

Filler material varies from brand to brand. For ultimate customization, the Tri-Core® Water Pill has an adjustable water chamber surrounded by polyester fiber. The Buckwheat Cervical Roll Pillow holds non-allergenic buckwheat hulls to allow more air circulation to keep you cool and supported. Many pillows use a polyester or cotton fiber, while some use a cotton/polyester blend. On the other hand, Deluxe Comfort takes a unique approach by filling the Cloud Microbead Neck and Head Support Pillow with millions of air beads. As a result, all these filler types give you a better chance of finding your best neck support pillow.

Picking the right pillow for you depends heavily on your sleep position. If you sleep on your back or side, you are fortunate because those are the optimal positions for neck pain relief. Conversely, sleeping on your stomach is the least favorable position. Back sleepers benefit from a pillow like the Buckwheat Cervical Roll Pillow behind their necks or a flat model that cradles their heads like the NRG® Cervical Support Pillow. For side sleepers, the pillow must be thick and firm enough to hold their heads in a neutral position while maintaining comfort. Also, some cervical pillows for side sleepers have jaw relief channels and airflow channels to enhance ear and face comfort. Stomach sleepers should not use a neck pillow. Instead, they should sleep on a skinny pillow to keep their spines straight.

Your neck is the small upper section of your spinal column, known as the cervical spine. The purpose of cervical pillows is to hold your neck in correct alignment at night. While you sleep, the specific shape of the cervical pillow allows you to guide your hand and neck to the appropriate angles. Also, it must reach your neck and cradle your head in your desired position. The best cervical pillow provides comfort, support, and perfect positioning.

Properly fitted cervical pillows reduce neck pain by helping your body keep a neutral cervical curve as you sleep on your back or side. This function helps your muscles and ligaments relax and unbind. By relieving tension in the cervical area, a cervical pillow increases blood flow to your brain and quiets the pain-signaling nerves in your neck. Also, specialized pillows like the Tri-Core Cervical Support Pillow prevent awkward bending in the neck. As a result, a cervical support pillow offers therapeutic benefits for your neck that ordinary pillows do not feature. However, it is essential to shop for the right size and contour to get the full pain-relieving benefits.

You can support your shoulders and reduce neck pain with a cervical pillow. The best cervical pillow for this task must be firm enough to keep your head at a stress-free angle. At the same time, it must be soft enough to relieve pressure points as the Core® Bowtie Cervical Support Pillow does. You can test latex, memory foam, feather, and buckwheat pillows to find the best combination of support and pressure relief for your condition.

Many pillows, big boxes, and online retailers offer neck pillows and cervical support devices. However, Allegro Medical carries a broad selection of specialized cervical support pillows, including travel neck pillows and the best pillows for neck pain. This online retailer of orthopedic supplies features top cervical support pillow brands such as Deluxe Comfort, Core Products, Invacare Supply Group, and Hermell.

Cervical neck roll pillows support and align the cervical spine of people who sleep on their backs. By promoting proper posture and spinal alignment while sleeping, neck rolls eliminate neck, shoulder, and back pains. They also help alleviate sleep apnea, snoring, and morning migraines. Some people use a neck roll pillow to support their necks and heads while performing yoga exercises.