Neck and pillows
Pillows, positions and simple stretches for a calmer neck.
Pick a guide below. Each one explains what to look for and how to use the product safely. It also says when to ask a doctor or other expert first. Sources are listed at the end of every guide.
Guides in this section
Best Pillow for Side Sleepers With Neck Pain: How to Choose
How to pick the best pillow for side sleepers with neck pain: fill the shoulder gap, match height to shoulder width, cho
Neck Traction Device: Over-the-Door vs Lie-Down vs Collar
How the three kinds of home neck traction device differ in force, position and evidence, who should not use one, and why
Good Pillows for Neck and Shoulder Pain: A Two-Pillow Plan
Good pillows for neck and shoulder pain do two jobs: keep the neck level and keep weight off the sore shoulder. Here is
Memory Foam Pillows for Neck Pain: Block, Contour or Shredded
Memory foam pillows for neck pain come as solid blocks, contours and shredded fill. Learn how each supports the neck, pl
Neck Stretches for Headaches and Tech Neck: A Gentle Routine
Neck stretches for headaches and tech neck: a gentle routine with holds and reps from a hospital handout, plus screen ha
Best Pillow for Headaches and Neck Pain: What Can Help
The best pillow for headaches and neck pain keeps your neck neutral all night. Which headaches a pillow may help, what t
Inflatable Neck Stretcher: What It Does and Who Should Avoid It
An inflatable neck stretcher is a home cervical traction device. How it works, what evidence shows, who should not use o
Pillow Position for Neck Pain: Back, Side and Stomach Setups
Pillow position for neck pain, step by step: where the pillow goes for back, side and stomach sleepers, plus knee pillow
Thin Pillow for Neck Pain: Who Needs a Slim, Low Pillow
A thin pillow for neck pain suits stomach sleepers, soft mattresses and small frames. See who benefits, what to look for
Buckwheat Pillow for Neck Pain: Pros, Cons and How to Set It Up
Is a buckwheat pillow good for neck pain? How hulls mold and hold, how to adjust the fill, plus the trade-offs: weight,
Contour Pillow for Neck Pain: Cervical Pillows Explained
A contour pillow for neck pain has a neck roll and a head dip. What cervical, orthopedic and chiropractic labels mean, h
Water Pillow for Neck Pain: How It Works and How to Fill It
A water pillow for neck pain lets you set firmness by adding or removing water. How it works, how much to fill, what the
Butterfly Pillow for Neck Pain: Is the Winged Shape Worth It?
A butterfly pillow for neck pain is a contour pillow with a center hollow and raised wings. Who it suits, how to fit it,
Latex Pillow for Neck Pain: Dunlop, Talalay, Solid or Shredded
A latex pillow for neck pain gives firm, springy support that sleeps cool. Dunlop vs Talalay, solid vs shredded, sizing,
Pillows for Back Sleepers With Neck Pain: Low, With Neck Support
Pillows for back sleepers with neck pain should be low, with support under the neck curve. What height to look for, whic