Best Pillows for Neck Pain in 2022

In the search for the best pillows for neck pain or back pain? You’re not alone. Chronic neck and back pain affects many people across the UK. There are many possible causes, including your posture and the exercise you do. However, one thing that we can help with is your sleep position.

It’s incredibly important to make sure that your spine is aligned as you sleep. This means that your pillow should be supporting your neck sufficiently, preventing your heard from pushing forward or dropping backwards. Finding the right pillow can really improve your posture when you sleep, reducing neck pain or stopping it altogether.

Things to consider when choosing a pillow for neck pain

When searching for the best pillows for neck pain, it’s important to consider what type of sleeper you are. Do you usually sleep on your side, back, front or do you tend to mix between them? If you suffer from neck pain, it is advised that you sleep on your back or side. Sleeping on your front can worsen pain as it prevents your spine and neck aligning as it should. Front sleepers will notice that their back is arched and the neck is often turned to the side. Which makes for a very poor sleep posture. If you can, it’s always best to sleep on your side or back with a sore neck.

Best Pillows for Neck Pain: Back Sleepers

One of the best pillows for neck pain if you are a back sleeper is to choose feather filled pillows. Feathers are a good choice, because they mould around your head and neck yet still offer support where you need it. Our White Duck Feather pillows easily conform to the shape of your neck to keep it in line with your spine. Remember to shake your pillow well after each use as this will ensure that it offers the best support every night.

Best Pillows for Neck Pain: Side Sleepers

If you are a side sleeper, the best pillows for neck pain for you are ones that are a little loftier and taller. You can either choose to pair two pillows together, or opt for a pillow that is designed to be used alone by side sleepers. Look out for pillows with extra fill as these will naturally be loftier. Our Hypoallergenic Breathable Luxury Pillow features a gusset around the centre of the pillow to provide extra height. This will ensure that when you are sleeping on your side, your neck is elevated to the right level for your spine, keeping it inline. We also offer our Air Flow pillow in extra fill, which is another option that features a gusset to increase height.

Back pain can be just as much as a nuisance as neck pain, so it’s important to get it sorted as soon as possible. With both back and neck pain, you can end up waking during the night which results in poor sleep. Following these tips and switching up your pillow can really help to improve your sleep posture allowing you to get the shut eye you need.

As with neck pain, the position you sleep in can cause you pain. With back pain, it’s important to keep your hips in line with your spine as well as your neck. If you’re a side sleeper, one thing that can certainly help is to place a pillow between your knees while you sleep. Opt for a standard microfibre pillow, or try our Kids size Super Microfibre pillow which is smaller (40 x 60 cm) yet big enough to place between your knees as you sleep.

You can use this trick for other sleep positions too. If you sleep on your back, place it under the knees. Front sleepers can place it under the lower abdomen to prevent your back from arching so much.

Our picks for the best pillows for back pain

Two of the best pillows for back pain are memory foam and buckwheat. You may be unfamiliar with these fillings, but both pillows are proven to reduce pain or stop it altogether.

Our Memory Foam pillow is highly supportive, and the filling gently moulds to your head, neck and shoulders. Perfect for anyone who changes their sleep position in the night, as it will continually adapt to support you. Plus, our pillow has an integrated cooling gel, leaving you with a cool and refreshing feeling throughout the night.

Buckwheat pillows are another option when searching for the best pillows for back pain. Generously filled with buckwheat husks, they form a supportive base for your neck, shoulders and spine. Originating in Japan, buckwheat pillows feel springy under compression, yet they offer a firmness that contours to your spine to ensure you are sleeping in the best position possible. They also ease strain and tension which is incredibly beneficial for anyone suffering from back pain.

You can browse for the best pillows for neck pain by sleep position on our website. This will help you find the most supportive pillow with ease.