r/Pillows

hi everyone! 33F here that suffers from upper back and neck/shoulder pain when sleeping. i sometimes fall asleep on my sides but usually on my back (where i sleep best). i currently have a neck pillow that i got off amazon, but i’ve found that it’s a little too low, which was also my problem with my last one. i end up flipping it around for more elevation but i’m wondering if anyone has recommendations on a pillow with a little more height to it. thanks in advance!!

Forever ago I got two pillows with a new tempurpedic mattress. They were amazing I loved them. A friend house sat and watched our dogs and also put the pillows in the washing machine which ruined them. Since then I have been on a quest for the perfect pillows. I cannot find anything that does not squish up or isn’t too tiny. I currently use the tempurpedic firmest pillow, but it’s so tiny. I’m not a fan on the shredded foam. Please help

Hello reddit family,

I've been online reading your posts about pillows for side sleepers, pillows for back sleepers, pillows for folks with neck issues, pillows for folks who wake with headaches, and pillows for folks with scoliosis in some form or another.

This is going to be a combo request of all of these. I go to sleep on my side and wake up on my back. I have structural neck issues and wake up with headaches. I have a mild form of two-way scoliosis. But I need a pillow!

I've tried: foam, polyfil, shredded foam, down (turns out - allergies), and buckwheat. I've even bought pillows, slept on them, and returned them (not proud of it, but it was years ago and I think the statute of limitations may have expired.)

I've been reduced to buying those half pillows we use on our couch and bunching them up on their side for side sleeping. While I'm asleep they flatten, so I don't know if that's the reason I wake on my back or not. Anyway, I'm ready to ask for help.

AI says to get a contour pillow that is flat in the center and built up on the sides. Might be a good idea, but before I spend $140 on a pillow (that I'm not gonna try and return), I'd like a real human's point of view.

If you have good advice or need help yourself, feel free to comment away... requesting the haters to hate somewhere else. Thank you for your input!

I tried coop pillow and multi other brands and they aren’t doing it.

As of last year I started getting pain in my neck that led down to my arm. I went to a specialist and we did PT for a month or so and got some new pillows and the pain disappeared. It seems it’s back now as I feel it in my neck and arm (could be getting a continuous pinched nerve or something who knows).

Anyway looking at the Purple pillows now. I am a side and back sleeper. Can’t decide between the Harmony, the Freeform or the DreamLayer.

Any opinions on any of them?

I’m a side sleeper looking for a down alternative (not foam!) pillow that won’t put too much pressure on my eye.

Not sure if other people have had this issue, but my current pillow is a little too stiff - I can feel it putting pressure on my eye/eye socket.

Don’t mind spending a little bit more, and I definitely want to stay away from anything that might have that foam/latex odor.

Where’s all my side sleepers at??
I have a longer neck and I am constantly waking up with neck pain and tension that radiates up to my head causing headaches. Currently sleeping with a down alternative side sleeper pillow but desperately looking for something better!
What pillow recommendations do y’all have for me??

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I bought a buckwheat pillow from Amazon about a month ago. I can sleep with it fine on my back, but I’m not staying in one position during the night. I’ve woken up on one of my shoulders and even my face smashed into it. The soreness depends on how I wake up.
Are there any alternative shapes or fill options for combination sleepers? I like how the buckwheat is supportive under my neck. I’ve tried so many pillows I was hoping this would be the answer.

If you have one of these pillows what type of pillow case do you use? Do regular pillowcases work or do you have to have special ones? I don't want to half to purchase more pillowcases. I will get the traditional rectangle if I can't use my regular pillow cases.

I am trying to decide between the Nest Easy Breather, One of the Coop side ones or Eli & Elm, if you have tried all 3 I would love to hear your input.

Hey yall what’s the best pillow you have found as a back and side sleeper? I’m currently using a Sam’s Club pillow and it’s just not doing it. I’m super picky with pillows and have been through a few. I’d say I like them pretty soft.

I'm looking for an affordable pillow, I'm a side sleeper and stomach sleeper who tosses and turns a lot and i often wake up with neck pain as well. Any recommendations? I've been looking at the silk and snow adjustable pillows but im not too sure about them

Random question, but I realized I never really paid attention to pillow care until recently. Do you fluff your pillow every morning, or only when it starts losing its shape?

Hello gang, I've been using a cervical pillow for about a year and a half now maybe two years. It's mostly great but it's not tall enough to feel comfortable for me. It feels like I need a pillow that's like 5 inches tall and doesn't compress too much specifically at the neck... I've got joint problems and i still wake up with pain :(

I mostly sleep between back and side positions and in both positions I wish my neck was supported better. It feels almost too soft at the neck part. Is there anything that could be within the 4-5 inch height range that would be supportive for my neck?

I've tried so many pillows, hard stuffing, soft stuffing, memory foam, gel foam, a wedge pillow (which is great for sitting but horrible for sleeping. Similar neck support issues), and this cervical pillow. This kind is the best so far I think but it's just not tall enough to feel the most comfortable

Please help (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠)

I need a new pillow and I need it so soon lol. I am a side sleeper and can’t seem to find a pillow that works for me. I like a plush feeling with support for a side sleeper. My shoulders are broad as well so it makes it even more difficult to find something that won’t kill my shoulders. Please help!!!

So a while back I got a shredded latex pillow that had wool inside the casing around it at the goodwill. It was such a good pillow but I ruined it by putting it in the dryer. I can't remember the brand. I decided to take out the latex and mixed it with raw wool and stuffed it into zippered cases. The DYI pillows are NOT comfortable, they are extremely lumpy.

So I am thinking about just throwing down the money for some good natural pillows. I was looking at Avocado, Everpillow, or Latex mattress factory. However, I'm worried since none of these have an outer buffer between the latex and my head (like the wool casing of the one I had) that they will also be lumpy.

I see that Birch has a similar design with wool on the outer layer, but it's very expensive.

My questions are:

1. What's your favorite natural pillow?
2. Have you used a pillow by any of the above brands (Avocado, Everpillow, Latex Mattress Factory)?
3. What's the difference in feel between just shredded latex vs just kapok vs shredded latex and kapok?
4. Do you know of any other brands (besides Birch) that has a layer encasing the shredded latex inside?

Thanks!