Best Ergonomic Pillows

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As with all things ergo, an ergonomic pillow is going to be far more supportive.

The higher support is going to set ergonomic pillows apart from a normal pillow, which means it is better for your overall health in the long run.

You will notice immediate relief and a better night’s sleep, and the better support each night will add up to long-term correction, better sleep patterns, and improved health and performance throughout the day.

At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks For Best Ergonomic Pillows To Buy

MARNUR Cervical Contour Memory Foam Orthopedic Pillow

  • Memory foam design to support the head and neck

  • Various heights to support different sleeping preferences

UTTU Sandwich Pillow

  • Adjustable

  • Bamboo cover

EPABO Contour Memory Foam Orthopedic Sleeping Pillow

  • Simple but effective design

  • Variety of sizes and adjustable

Therapeutica Firm Orthopedic Support Pillow

  • Variety of sizes available for personalized support

  • Firmer than many options on the market

Elviros Cervical Memory Foam Pillow

  • best for neck and shoulder pain

  • contoured support for side sleepers

The pillow is going to be extremely comfortable, but it is also going to cradle your neck and head in a more natural position that keeps you from straining while you are sleeping.

You will feel that your neck is held more naturally in a curved position that elevates your head slightly.

Normal pillows do not curve to the natural bend in your neck, but are either too flat or else too elevated and push your neck to bend unnaturally or lay flat against the surface.

This is not just uncomfortable but horribly bad for your neck and causes extreme strain to your vertebrae and overall spinal health.

You may notice this unhealthy strain every morning when you wake up, and you are probably noticing the effects of this long-term as well.

Perhaps you have a constant pain that you have accepted as normal, but you do not have to worry about that once you select an ergonomic pillow for you.

What To Look For In An Ergonomic Pillow?

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Neck Support

Neck support, neck support, neck support. This point cannot be stressed enough. If you are really wanting to invest in a pillow that works, the support to your cervical vertebrae is going to be paramount.

The pillows on this list are going to be high in support due to the way they are designed and modeled.

I’ve chosen pillows with specific designs and/or memory foam that will conform to the contour of our neck.

This way you will be guaranteed to feel like your neck and head are supported and that the weight is taken off of your shoulders.

 

Comfortable Casing Material

As I am sure that you already know, the casing of your pillow is important for your night’s sleep.

While you are probably going to put a regular pillowcase over the pillow itself anyway, the original casing is still important.

You do not want a scratchy surfaced pillow, you want a soft pillow made out of natural material.

The material should also be breathable, promoting airflow to keep you from being hot, sweaty, and sticky as well as durable to keep up with the many uses that your pillow will go through.

Fluffiness

Fluffiness sounds like a really silly consideration to keep on your list, but you are going to want at least a little fluff to give you comfort while you are sleeping.

Your pillow doesn’t need to be too big and fluffy because that will negate the support and the point of buying an ergonomic pillow to begin with.

However you want the pillow to be fluffy enough that it is not flat, it is good to seek a balance between the two extremes.

While some of us prefer hard pillows over fluffy, you do not want your pillow to be so rigid and hard that it lacks the proper support and compromises your comfort, or worse even, that it creates lasting problems for the entire day.

Durability

Of course, having a durable pillow is high on the list of importance as well as you will be using this pillow for eight hours every night.

From the material that is stuffed inside the pillow to the casing, the pillow needs to last so that once you pay for it, you know you will not have to replace it for a long time.

Pillow Stuffing Material

What your pillow is stuffed with affects all of the other areas of consideration for this list, so this may actually be the most important.

While there are a lot of options for durable, comfortable, supportive materials to stuff your pillow with, on this list you will only find the best of the best to ensure you have a great night’s sleep. Especially for ergonomic pillows, we don’t recommend polyester-filled ones.

Size Of The Pillow

The overall size of the pillow is something to take into consideration because of your personal preferences. Some only want a small space to rest their heads while others want the option to roll around a bit in the night. Many ergonomic and therapeutic pillows are made slightly smaller than a standard pillow, but this does not mean it is lacking, it is still a good size and a good amount of space for wiggle room.

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Top 5 Ergonomic Pillows For You

1.   MARNUR Cervical Contour Memory Foam Orthopedic Pillow – Best For Comfortable Arms

MARNUR Cervical Contour Memory Foam Orthopedic Pillow - Best for Comfortable Arms

While getting your head in the right place while sleeping is the universal challenge tackled by ergonomic pillows, for some people, getting your arms into a comfortable position can be another big challenge. This pillow from MARNUR thinks about this while providing optimal support for the head and neck in a variety of different sleeping positions.

Made from memory foam (60 percent polyester and 30 percent bamboo), this pillow combines a central cavity to cradle the head with a neck extension to help protect the thoracic spine.

The entry point for the head is high at one end and low at the other, so you can choose which position is most comfortable for you. However, be warned; that the head cavity space may be small size for larger heads.

The varied height options, as well as the softness and malleableness of the pillow, make it ideal for people who like to switch positions frequently throughout the night. It also has integrated armrests to help you get your arms in a comfortable position while you relax. However, a few customers have said the softness of the pillow meant it wasn’t quite firm enough for them.

The pillow also comes with a rayon-polyester case that is removable and machine washable to help keep the pillow fresh and ensure that it will last.

Pros:

  • Memory foam design to support the head and neck
  • Various heights to support different sleeping preferences
  • Provides space to rest the arms
  • Removable and washable pillowcase

Cons:

  • The head cavity may be too small for larger heads
  • Some users said that the pillow was too soft for them

2.   UTTU Sandwich Pillow

UTTU Sandwich Pillow, Adjustable Memory Foam Pillow ergonomic

This ergonomic pillow is actually adjustable so that it can be accommodated to fit whoever is using the pillow, which means you can use it or share it with a family member.

You can remove the inner layer of the pillow to make it smaller or add the layer in to lift the pillow and give you more elevation.

The Uttu foam will conform to the natural shape and curve of your spine and head which will give you maximum support.

While some memory foam pillows cannot hold up under varying temperatures, this pillow will not.

Some lose their firmness in the heat or else get rock solid in the cold, but this pillow will remain firm and fluffy regardless.

Pros:

  • Remains firmness
  • Adjustable
  • Bamboo cover
  • Washable

Cons:

  • Slightly small size
  • Gets hot easily

3.   EPABO Contour Memory Foam Orthopedic Sleeping Pillow – Best Simple Option

EPABO Contour Memory Foam Orthopedic Sleeping Pillow - Best Simple Option ergonomic pillow

If you find ergonomic pillow speak confusing, and you are just looking for something simple that does the job, then this simple but effective pillow from EPABO is an excellent choice.

It is made from a highly breathable memory foam that will keep you cool and dry, and it utilizes a simple but effective contoured shape that provides strong support for the head, neck, shoulders, and back whether you sleep on your side, front, back, or all three.

It is all encased in a hypoallergenic pillowcase that feels comfortable and smooth against the skin for a better night’s sleep.

While this pillow is simple in its design, it is not one size fits all. It comes in three different sizes: standard (21 x 13 x 3.9 inches), queen (24 x 12 x 4.6 inches), and queen thick (24 x 15 x 4.8 inches).

It also features a removable piece of memory foam if you want to lower the height. However, while the contours are designed to work for most people, everyone is different, and if it is not the right shape for you, there is not much you can do about it.

As an extra bonus, this pillow is made from entirely chemical-free materials, so you don’t have to be worried about breathing in anything nasty during the night. But be aware, it may not be as durable in the long term as more expensive options.

Pros:

  • Simple but effective design
  • Variety of sizes and adjustable
  • Made from chemical-free materials
  • Hypoallergenic pillowcase

Cons:

  • Contours are not adjustable if the shape is not right for you
  • Not as durable as more expensive options

4.   Therapeutic Firm Orthopedic Support Pillow – Best Hard Pillow

Therapeutica Firm Orthopedic Support Pillow - Best Hard Pillow

If you tend to find standard pillows too soft and you like to have something a bit firmer under your head when you sleep, then the Therapeutica is for you. It is made from a foam much harder than standard memory foam, so you get firm support for the head. The pillow can seem very firm when it first arrives, but it will soften a little as it adjusts to the shape of your head over the first two weeks.

This pillow from Therapeutics is also chiropractor-recommended for dealing with serious neck and back pain. But, to do its job, it cannot be one size fits all, and you need to carefully follow the size guide provided by the manufacturer to decide which of the five sizes is right for you.

They do warn that using the wrong size can do more harm than good. However, they also warn about using the pillow excessively within the first two weeks while your body is adjusting. But what counts as excessive sleeping?

But the product is designed to be 100 percent safe to use if you follow the guidelines and is also made from non-allergenic and non-toxic material to ensure your health while getting a good night’s sleep.

Pros:

  • A variety of sizes available for personalized support
  • Firmer than many options on the market
  • Non-allergenic and non-toxic
  • Chiropractor recommended

Cons:

  • Not designed for front-sleeping
  • When used incorrectly can do more harm than good

5.   Elviros Cervical Memory Foam Pillow – Best For Ventilation

pillows ergonomic: Elviros Cervical Memory Foam Pillow - Best for Ventilation

If keeping cool and keeping sweat under control at night is a priority for you, then this air cell design memory foam pillow from Elviros will support your back and neck while also keeping you cool.

The pillow uses a simple contour design made from CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam that should quickly adapt to the shape and weight of your head and neck. The memory foam also uses special air cell technology to provide optimum ventilation to help you keep cool while sleeping.

The design is simple but provides excellent support for back and side sleeping, and can also be used for front sleeping if you tend to move around a lot during the night. The simple contour is designed to provide optimum support to the neck and back, but without the fuss of cavities and wings that you see with some ergonomic pillows.

It is also adjustable, and some of the memory foam can be removed if you are looking for something lower. However, some users have found that, overall, the pillow is just too low and flat for them.

The pillow is made from non-toxic materials and comes with a hypoallergenic polyester pillowcase that is machine-washable. However again, some customers noted that they found the smell of the pillow unpleasant when it first arrived. Also, we suggest replacing your pillow maximum after 1,5 2 years.

Pros:

  • Air cell technology for maximum ventilation
  • High-quality memory foam
  • Simple and adjustable design
  • Made from non-toxic materials

Cons:

  • May be too flat for some sleepers
  • Some users did not like the smell of the pillow when it arrived

Final Thoughts

No more tossing and turning at night on an uncomfortable, unsupportive pillow.

You can stop counting sheep and start getting a better night’s sleep as soon as you choose one of these top choices for an ergonomic pillow.

Because they come designed to support your cervical vertebrae, you will feel that the pillow has alleviated strain and stress from your neck and taken the weight off of your shoulders while you are sleeping.

A better night’s sleep will make you not just well-rested but more productive throughout the day all over.

For other ergonomic products, you can check out allthingsergo.com/blog.

 

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