Pillow Talk - Pillows and Sleep Positions for Neck Pain

Physiotherapist Mike Wong explores the best pillow options for neck pain relief based on your preferred sleeping position and movement during the night. Back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers, and restless sleepers can all benefit from the right pillow.
For back sleepers, a cervical pillow that matches the natural curvature of your spine may be the best option, but it's essential to try out the pillow and determine if it provides the right level of support and comfort for you. Medium-firm pillows are recommended for back sleepers who change positions frequently. Side sleepers should consider denser and slightly higher pillows, while stomach sleepers should opt for thin pillows or no pillows at all to avoid too much extension in the neck.
When selecting a pillow material, it's important to consider your priorities, such as support, comfort, hypoallergenic properties, breathability, and durability. Common materials include down, memory foam, latex, bamboo, microbead, and buckwheat.
While the evidence for pillow use in neck pain treatment is mixed, several systematic reviews suggest that using a cervical or ergonomic pillow can be effective in reducing neck pain and improving sleep quality in patients with chronic neck pain.
Watch this video to learn more about finding the right pillow for your specific needs and sleep habits. Don't let neck pain keep you up at night!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Back Sleepers
1:24 Back Sleepers that move around to side
1:47 Side Sleepers
2:16 Stomach Sleepers
3:09 All over the place Sleepers
3:29 Pillow Materials
4:03 Research on Cervical Pillows on Neck Pain
4:33 Other Resources to help with Neck Pain
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Mike Wong
Registered Physiotherapist at EastWest Physiotherapy in Burnaby, BC
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