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What type of pillow is best for sleeping on your back?

I'm having issues sleeping through the night, need suggestions for pillows, etc. that are non medicinal and will aid in getting a more comfortable sleep.
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wrdcreater | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Hands down it would be the Millennium Pillow by Tempurpedic, and this can be found and tested before you buy it at SleepTrain. It is pricey. (The cheaper version is sold at Target and is not a Tempurpedic, but it does the job; there is just something different.)
As for the Tempurpedic, I bought one and have been very happy for years now, it has taken away my back issues. I also purchased one for my mom who has a bone spur in her neck and she was waking up with numb limbs due to the bone spur pressing on her neck nerves all night. Well after a few nights use of the Millennium Pillow, here symptoms went away, and she has been using it for three years now; she will not leave home without it.

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swaydo | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I really like my Tempurpedic memory foam neck pillow:

http://www.tempurpedic.com/pillows/the_neckpillow_by_tempur_pedic/

It's very comfortable, and my wife reports it was good for my snoring. It's pricey at $100, but far superior to the cheaper knock-off pillow I used to use.

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fauxpop | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I have heard great things about buckwheat pillows. These are pillows that are filled with buckwheat kernels and chaff, as I understand it. Non-allergenic for most, no nasty chemicals and VOCs, and the kernels shift with your movements.

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bluecricket | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Pillows are used for supporting the head, neck and shoulders - keeping them aligned. So there are different pillow heights for each kind of sleep habit. Someone who sleeps on his or her front needs a pillow that is relatively flat. Conversely, someone who sleeps on his or her side, requires a fairly high pillow.

In terms of height, a back pillow is somewhere in between the two. It is supposed to support the neck, head and spine - keeping them straight. A great shape pillow, if you require more neck support, are neck pillows, which fill the space under your neck. I personally like travel pillows (the U-Shape ones) - as my head tends to flail during the night.

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amarine88 | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I use the tempur-pedic pillow and i havent had back problems since. They are kinda pricy for pillows, but its the only one i use now.

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harishkapoor | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Silicon Pillow. and you should meditate yoga before you sleep. u need more answer in detail.. fell free to ask harishkapoor@gmail.com

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tjblackb | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I had to sleep on my back after I had knee surgery and It was difficult for me to do to begin with. I ended up purchasing a cervical (neck supporting) pillow and it made all the difference. I think I bought some generic tempur-pedic knockoff from the drugstore.

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churchischurch | 3 years, 5 months ago
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the best pillow that i found to be the best is real down filled pillows that are not too thick, when you stack pillows on top of each other it makes my head knott up.

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supertuna | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Ikea has a great selection of pillows.

I have and prefer a memory foam pillow because it contours to your body and semi "locks" you into place so you don't toss and turn too much.

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jnwise | 3 years, 5 months ago
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It is pillow arrangement that matters when sleeping on your back, not pillow type. A low, comfortable pillow supporting the head and neck combined with a pillow beneath the knees will provide the best support and the least strain.

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schissel | 3 years, 5 months ago
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http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20125283

Memory foam pillows are good, especially with the two distinct lumps for the neck. This allows you to choose a degree of support.

Sleeping with several pillows in a more elevated position might feel better on your neck, but it actually decreases your mobility and gradually shifts your head posture forward, which is bad. Basically, you should sleep flat each night with just enough neck support to maintain the natural curvature of your spine.

Additionally, while expensive, it is best to switch out pillows about once/year. In my experience, the $20 memory foam pillows work just as well and last just as long as the $100 memory foam pillows. Both memory foam and down pillows flatten over time, providing less support.

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austinstevenson | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Choose a medium loft, dense pillow to more fully support your head and neck. Placing a pillow or two under the knees can alleviate any back strain as it creates a more natural relaxed body shape.
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www.spine-health.com

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briansolis | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Here are some tips for sleeping on your back and what type of pillow you should try: http://www.causeof.org/sleep.htm

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idrumgood | 3 years, 5 months ago
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For sleeping on your back, you're going to want a pillow with a low but firm neck support to conform to the natural curve of your spine. Most memory foam pillows have a tall and short side, the shorter side being for back sleepers.

Beware of pillows that proper your head up too high, as they will cause neck strain.

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