A reader recently contacted me and asked,
"Which pillow is comfortable and Does Not Cause Pain To The Neck?"
The truth is every pillow has some kind of an adjustment period to it. Your neck muscles, upper back, shoulders and head muscles have to get used to the contours of a new pillow. It could take a few days, or it could take a few weeks. For some people, they are able to sleep on a pillow the whole night through right away.
If you have neck pain, numbness and tingling, headaches or another neck pain condition, it may take longer to get used to. You may have to get a little worse, before you get better.
Another point that should be made is that a pillow that is too large for you will definitely cause you neck pain and stiffness. Also pillows that are way to firm can cause neck pain. On the other hand, a pillow that is too small, or not supportive enough can cause you neck pain. It can put your head and neck into an uncomfortable position, resulting in pain the next day.
So to answer your question, there is no one pillow. I would recommend a contoured neck pillow vs a flat pillow and I would highly suggest you get the right size to start sleeping pain free as soon as possible.
Additional Reading:
- Sleeping in the wrong position can be the cause of Neck Pain
- Choosing the Right Pillow So that you don't end up with a heaping amount of pillows in your house
- The Right Pillow for a Military Neck and A Stiff Neck
- Why You Should Use a Neck Pillow Every Night Vs no Pillow
- Travel Neck Pillow that Helps you Get Comfortable No Matter where you are
