Therapeutica Cervical Orthopedic Foam Pillow - Neck Support Pillow for Side & Back Sleepers - Ergonomic Pillow for Neck Support, Relief, & Spinal Alignment – Average Size, Firm

I must admit....I was NOT a happy camper the first time I put my weary head on this weird looking thing called a pillow! It is NOT soft. IT is NOT puffy! It looks like no other pillow you've ever seen...actually I'm not sure they should even call it a pillow! So why did I pay an expensive price for something looking so strange, you might wonder? I was totally and completely desperate! I have struggled for years to find a comfortable way to sleep. A pillow that would allow me to stop tossing and turning all night and might ease my neck stenosis night time pain. This literally is the last pillow I hadn't tried that Amazon carried....so I gambled. The first night, I threw it in the floor after about an hour, disgusted and vowed to return it the next day! It laid there beside the bed for about a week....then an amazing thing...I took the time to READ the instructions inserted I the packaging! Imagine that...reading the instructins! I read the clearly stated fact that this "system" would take some time to get use to. I read about the benefits it might have in store and I thought ok, I'll try it again. It took me about three nights to really sleep well on it; however, since then, it's been the answer I've searched for ! This pillow system is constructed for your neck curve to be in its best position. It cradles the neck area just right as your head lowers into the cavity created for it. Our heads are quite heavy actually and need proper alignment to keep our muscles from tensing and overworking . Well, this is great and I soon began to fall asleep faster and faster....but I usually turn in the night to one side or the other...so how does that work? The only side I've been able to sleep on for years is my right...if I slept on my left..it only took minutes before my neck and shoulder are extremely painful. Each side of this system is created so that your neck and shoulders stay aligned when you sleep on your side. The sides do NOT sink down from the weight of your head and therefore hold your head in alignment at the proper height. This also keeps the pressure off of your shoulder and arm. You'll notice a slight ridge of foam around the side sections. That ridge, for lack of a better term, allows your neck the same needed support with slight indention for your heavy head. You are perfectly aligned and sleep like a baby! I'm now waking in the morning realizing that I've been asleep on my left side with absolutely no shoulder or neck pain! I cannot say enough ...this pillow system has allowed me to regain a good night's sleep once again. It hasn't cured my stenosis but it certainly will allow me to put off any surgical solutions for some time. I learned a lesson here...read the instructions ...not all help is instantaneous. I highly recommend this pillow system for anyone having neck and shoulder pain that causes you to toss and turn. It is worth every penny! Now....I do hide it in the closet when I make the bed...because ...it still just looks weird ! The only tiny issue I have is this...I use a satin regular case over it...and it obviously doesn't fit well or stay on...but that is so minor I almost didn't mention. So, hey, Therapeutica...get your designers right on this...we ladies know that sleeping on your back is a good anti-aging trick..but when our faces do hit the pillow...satin is best. What about a specially designed satin cover that would kick this baby up to not only therapeutic ...but an anti-aging beauty tool as well! You'll love this pillow...give it a try and READ the in closed information! Sleepy in Texas!

This pillow was recommended by my chiropractor for my recurring neck pain. I spent years getting injections, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, and medication, all of which really didn't help very much. This pillow is the best. It absolutely is night and say for my particular neck issue, and reduces my pain significantly. The chiropractor said it might take some adjustment period, but I found relief the very first night. It smells weird at first, and needs a good wash of the zip off cover and airing out. That smell fades quickly. I would highly recommend it.

I have mild partial obstructive sleep apnea. This keeps my airways open and I am convinced it has solved this issue for me. I have tried wedge pillows and basically everything I could think of and nothing has worked as well as this pillow. I wake up feeling energized and have zero tension or headaches. Its easy to switch positions from back to side and I just love how comfortably it cradles my head. I wish I had found this much sooner. I am so relieved to have a solution!

I'm 5'8" and shoulder measures 18, and use the average. I have arthritis in the neck, a flat neck, and nerve pain, and I am a hybrid sleeper.I wish more pillows had that feature. It did take a few days to get used to rigidity of the pillow - but it's now currently a great pillow for sleeping on the BACK. My favorite part about the pillow is the wedge that's in the front - it really helps to relieve my upper back stiffness in the morning.However, when it comes to sleeping on the side - it is unusable! I've measured multiple times and have even ordered different sizes, but the petite is too small, the average is too high of a pillow, as is the large. Within 5-10 minutes of laying on my side, my neck will jam or I will start experiencing tingling in my arms. I'm really not sure what to do at the moment. I've already tried to squish the sides down, but the firmness maintains its structure. Currently thinking about cutting it to be slightly lower - another pillow that I have which is perfect for side-sleeping measures about 4.5" on the sides.