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What pillow works for you to help reduce pain?

Posted by seanbeck @seanbeck, Apr 20, 2016

Can anyone in the chronic pain community recommend a pillow that they absolutely love, that helps ease neck and back pain,(especially those who are side sleepers) and where they got it. Conversely, I also welcome product names and types that you all have personally tried and failed. Thus helping me to navigate through the numerous amount of products that exist on the market these days.
Thank you, and best regards, and I hope everyone is making it through one more day.
Sincerely,
Brandon
seanbeck

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seanbeck | @seanbeck | Apr 25, 2016
In reply to @tropicallady1276 "I have a down pillow but what helps me the most is horseshoe shaped pillow. I..." + (show)
@tropicallady1276

I have a down pillow but what helps me the most is horseshoe shaped pillow. I put it around my neck and then lay on my pillow. I'm a side sleeper. This allows my neck to have the pillow to lean on instead of nothing, I hope this is clear to you because it's helped me so much.

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Thank you for your response. I really appreciate the feedback and<br />
options. I wish I could use the neck stretching device (I'm drawing a<br />
blank on the name of the device), I actually own one, but have been told I<br />
can no longer use because I am fused from C2-T1, and could cause worse<br />
damage due to all the cages, rods, screws etc.<br />
Thanks again on the pillow recommendations.<br />
Best Regards,<br />
Brandon<br />
@seanbeck<br />

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seanbeck | @seanbeck | Apr 25, 2016
In reply to @tropicallady1276 "I have a down pillow but what helps me the most is horseshoe shaped pillow. I..." + (show)
@tropicallady1276

I have a down pillow but what helps me the most is horseshoe shaped pillow. I put it around my neck and then lay on my pillow. I'm a side sleeper. This allows my neck to have the pillow to lean on instead of nothing, I hope this is clear to you because it's helped me so much.

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Thank you for your reply, you are the 2nd person who has mentioned the<br />
horseshoe pillow for relief. I will definitely look into it. Thanks again<br />
for taking the time to respond to my post. I cant tell you how much a<br />
simple gesture like that helps me make it through one more day<br />
Best Regards,<br />
Brandon<br />
@seanbeck<br />
<br />

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ccorrconro | @ccorrconro | Apr 25, 2016
In reply to @tropicallady1276 "I have a down pillow but what helps me the most is horseshoe shaped pillow. I..." + (show)
@tropicallady1276

I have a down pillow but what helps me the most is horseshoe shaped pillow. I put it around my neck and then lay on my pillow. I'm a side sleeper. This allows my neck to have the pillow to lean on instead of nothing, I hope this is clear to you because it's helped me so much.

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And if that does not work try the brand "My Pillow". I have degenerate disc disease in my neck from 2 whiplash auto accidents and I have spent a lot of money on different pillows. The "My Pillow" works great but the queen size works best. Also I sleep with a body pillow and another one on top or the body pillow to support my arms for my shoulder pain. I wish you luck. Ccorrconr <br />
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coladyrev | @coladyrev | Apr 25, 2016

Golly, if you've been told not to use it, don't!<br />
Best to you.<br />

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Kelsey Mohring | @kelseydm | Apr 27, 2016

Hi everyone,

The discussion around chronic pain in this thread and other threads has grown to such a point that we, the community moderators, thought that it was time to open a new group dedicated to this topic.

Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pain/.

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evoglider | @evoglider | May 10, 2016

I use a body pillow between my legs which helps my comfort a lot when sleeping on my side. If you are not familiar with a body pillow, they are about 5 feet in length.
m,

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evoglider | @evoglider | May 18, 2016
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@evoglider

I use a body pillow between my legs which helps my comfort a lot when sleeping on my side. If you are not familiar with a body pillow, they are about 5 feet in length.
m,

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I hope you tried the pillow and found some relief and better sleep!

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deefl | @deefl | May 19, 2016

I purchased a gel type pillow from Sears. It is expensive, but I find that my neck and shoulders are supposed better than other pillows that flatten out
from the weight of a head. My neck is on sore like it was in the past. It does take some getting used to.
I have spinal issues and this is my primary pain.

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deefl | @deefl | May 19, 2016
In reply to @ladyjane85 "I suggested down pillows, which have been in existence for centuries probably. Mine is not new,..." + (show)
@ladyjane85

I suggested down pillows, which have been in existence for centuries<br />
probably. Mine is not new, getting over 25 years old, and they can be<br />
washed. Of course down feathers tend to come out, one at a time you<br />
will see one peek out. My down sofa is the same way. One can purchase<br />
down pillows in any good store. They are very soft, but you can punch<br />
them around for comfort. Mine may have lost too many feathers through<br />
the years, so I use two. ladujane85<br />

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i m also a down pillow lover. I use more than one pillow, a down one is perfect for my body, but not for under my head,
I wrote to you because you said the feathers come out.
I was wondering if you had tried pillow protectors?
They make them in a high thread count so the feathers can't come out easily. I also put two pillow protectors on and have no trouble if I ran out of the
the better grade covers. Hope that helps with the feather situation, I know they are very uncomfortable when they sticky a person!

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evoglider | @evoglider | May 22, 2016
In reply to @deefl "I purchased a gel type pillow from Sears. It is expensive, but I find that my..." + (show)
@deefl

I purchased a gel type pillow from Sears. It is expensive, but I find that my neck and shoulders are supposed better than other pillows that flatten out
from the weight of a head. My neck is on sore like it was in the past. It does take some getting used to.
I have spinal issues and this is my primary pain.

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Best wishes

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