Lots of fiber pillows on the market today, and today I had a very nice woman call me to help her decide which pillow to choose. The Arc4life Traction Pillow vs the Arc4life Gravity Pillow vs the Tri Core Pillow. Also, she was concerned about the size of pillow that would be best for her. She mentioned that she had some balance and dizziness issues and neck soreness. She was going to PT for neck pain treatment. Nothing was really helping and she was considering changing her pillow.
Choosing the right size is actually the easiest decision to make. Either it is going to be small medium or large. This decision should be based on ones height and weight. See the chart below. This particular patient was 5'3" and weighed 135 lbs. For her, I recommended a medium size (Standard 24"x17").
So the next question becomes, what type of firmness does one prefer in their pillow?
If someone likes a firm pillow, then my recommendation is the tricore pillow (either the gentle or the firm version). The fiber in this pillow is densely packed into the pillow, making it a very firm pillow. Also the fiber is machine blown in, also creating a more dense pillow that is more firm to lay on.
If someone does not like a firm pillow,then the choice is between the arc4life traction pillow or the arc4life gravity pillow. These two pillows have a lot more "give" than the tricore pillow.
If a patient has a lot going on in their neck, for example:
- herniated disc
- bulging disc
- headaches (migraine or tension)
- forward head posture
- lack of curve
- chronic neck pain
- whiplash
- occipital neuralgia
- cervical sprain
Then the best pillow is going to be the arc4life traction pillow. This pillow offers two different sleeping surfaces- a traction v side (for gentle neck stretching) and a support side (a neck roll).
Finally, if a patient is looking for just a great cervical support pillow, the arc4life gravity pillow is a great option.
This pillow has two neck rolls on it. One broader, one more narrow. These neck rolls are designed to allow for the natural curvature of your cervical spine. Great for side and back sleeping:
This pillow comes in a small, medium and large size and again it is important to choose the right size to sleep on. The arc4life gravity pillow has been a big seller since in the 1980's and is still a very popular choice for many of our customers. An oldie but a Goodie, like we say here at Arc4life. For both the arc4life gravity and traction pillows, the fiber is hand stuffed into each pillow, and the fiber is softer and easier to adjust too.
Additional Reading:
- I just received my NEW Pillow... and HELLO, its nothing like my OLD pillow
- Do you have a Closet Full of Pillows?
- A Pillow that Gives you Neck Support - not just in times of Pain
- The Pillow for Alleviating Neck Pain
- Frozen Shoulder Fix..not for the Faint of Heart
