Best Ergonomic Pillows- What to Look For

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.

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?

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.

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Best Ergonomic Pillows that will Improve the Quality of Your Life

A myriad of studies has shown that insufficient and poor quality sleep leads to a wide range of medical issues, from obesity and diabetes to higher susceptibility to the common cold.

Numerous studies back up the efficacy of an ergonomic pillow are not only improving the quality of your sleep, but helping alleviate common pain points such as neck and back pain, heartburn, sinus drainage, snoring, and even sleep apnea.

In this guide, we’ll go over the different types of ergonomic pillows and what factors to consider when choosing the one that best suits your needs. And to make your decision all the easier, we give you top recommendations for ergonomic pillows best suited for different sleeping styles.

Do Ergonomic Pillows Actually Work?

Whether ergonomic pillows offer any actual improvement over conventional feather pillows ultimately will depend on the individual. However, a range of scientific studies suggests that ergonomic pillows can improve a person’s sleep quality, especially for people suffering from chronic neck and back pain and other medical issues.

The most popular use of ergonomic pillows is to curb chronic neck pain and headaches. A common cause of chronic neck pain is cervical spondylosis or the natural degeneration of the discs in the neck region of the spine due to age. One study showed that an ergonomic latex pillow can reduce discomfort and improve neck mobility in as little as four weeks.

Likewise, another study corroborates these results and concludes that ergonomic pillows can reduce neck pain from cervical lordosis, which is the excessive inward curvature of the neck that indicates poor posture.

A much larger study also showed that ergonomic pillows not only radically improve the sleep quality and time compared to memory foam and ordinary feather pillows but also relieve pain from chronic neck conditions such as the ones mentioned above.

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The Best Ergonomic Pillows for Stress-less Sleep

The bad news is that you may be sleeping wrong. The good news is that there are ways to correct this, like an ergonomic pillow that properly aligns your neck and spine, minimizing that creaky-neck feeling in the morning. While they do take some getting used to at first, especially if you’re most accustomed to extremely fluffy down or cotton pillows, a good ergonomic pillow can encourage better and more comfortable sleep in the long run.

The best ergonomic pillows are nearly always made from memory foam rather than more traditional down or cotton, as memory foam holds its shape and is firmer, therefore providing more consistent support throughout the night. Research indicates they can help alleviate neck and back pain, headaches, and chronic issues like sleep apnea. The question becomes how to choose.

What Makes a Good Ergonomic Pillow?

The only way to get the most benefit from an ergonomic pillow is to choose the right shape for your style of sleeping, as well as your particular issue. While most pillows are designed to suit back or side sleepers, certain shapes may help address particular issues.

Stomach Sleepers: Sleeping on your stomach can cause severe back or neck pain in some cases, so choose a pillow that is very thin, which will be more comfortable. Other good ergonomic pillows are contoured with armrests and cushions to cradle as you sleep, which can also help properly align your spine while you sleep.
Back and Side Sleepers: While sleeping on your side is generally thought to be the healthiest, and most common sleep position, improper alignment in both positions can lead to pain. Luckily, most ergonomic pillows are also designed to accommodate this sleeping style as well, and is contoured or curved to support your neck and head’s most natural position, usually forming a sort of wave shape, or else creating a supportive cradle for the head.
Sleep Apnea and Acid Reflux: Sleepers who have trouble breathing at night, heavy snorers, or anyone with acid reflux problems often benefit from keeping the upper half of the body elevated during the night. To solve this, some of the best ergonomic pillows come in a wedge shape.

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