Neck Pain and Pillows

SMP151
SMP151 Posts: 32
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I need some good suggestions for a pillow. I swear I go through pillows like no other. A new one every few weeks. I think I have a really heavy head. Haha! I have tried everything, soft to extra firm, memory foam, many, many brands. Nothing works for more than a few weeks and then it is back to waking up every morning in pain. Anyone really love the pillow they use?

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  • NobodyInParticular
    NobodyInParticular Posts: 352 Member
    Bump this... I have the same problem.
  • bago08
    bago08 Posts: 360 Member
    Amen to this. I think once about every two months I wake up not able to turn my head.
    Who has solved this issue?
  • VitaBailey
    VitaBailey Posts: 271 Member
    Well, I have neck problems that started last year. The first thing they tell you is to NOT use a memory foam. Of course, I use a memory foam. Also, don't sleep with your arm under your pillow because it puts your neck in a very bad position. And if you are really motivated, you can buy a neck roll.
  • HeatherLaShae4
    HeatherLaShae4 Posts: 59 Member
    im the same way! except i cant afford pillows every so often so i just deal with the pain and take a lot of goodys powders! (powder version of a ibuprofen) ..... my neck hurts right where i can bend my head back....
  • jonwv
    jonwv Posts: 362 Member
    anyone tried tempur-Pedic?
  • VitaBailey
    VitaBailey Posts: 271 Member
    anyone tried tempur-Pedic?

    Yes, I have a tempurpedic bed and pillow. The first thing my physical therapist told me was this was the worst type of pillow for neck pain. I still use it but I use a neck roll when possible. It helps.
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    anyone tried tempur-Pedic?

    YES. I bought a Sterns and foster bed and got them to give me the temper pedic pillows instead of the bed bundle. This whole time I thought it was my bed that I hated and then I switched pillows. I bought some pillows from walmart and now I sleep like a baby. I HATE the tempur pedic pillows. They seem to hold you head up in the air and in my opinion.. suck.
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    anyone tried tempur-Pedic?

    Yes, I have a tempurpedic bed and pillow. The first thing my physical therapist told me was this was the worst type of pillow for neck pain. I still use it but I use a neck roll when possible. It helps.

    ^^ This.. boo you tempur pedic!
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I was in a car accident many years ago and due to that i had some issues with my neck, I started taking Vitamin B6 for my inflammed joints and carpnal tunnel and not only did it help those tremendously it also seems to have helped my neck feel a lot better. You can give that a try to see if it helps only 50 mg a day and they aren't expensive, only around $5.00 a bottle
  • chocolateandpb
    chocolateandpb Posts: 438 Member
    I use a Tempurpedic pillow and find that it does help my neck. The only thing I don't like about it is it's a little firm for me; I like my pillows down-filled and really soft & squishy. So I usually sleep with an old squishy down pillow on top of the Tempurpedic pillow.
  • BG10708
    BG10708 Posts: 91 Member
    I use a contoured pillow and it really supports my neck. They are not the cheapest but are worth every penny.

    I hope you find a solution as a pain in the neck is no fun.
  • chocolateandpb
    chocolateandpb Posts: 438 Member
    I was in a car accident many years ago and due to that i had some issues with my neck, I started taking Vitamin B6 for my inflammed joints and carpnal tunnel and not only did it help those tremendously it also seems to have helped my neck feel a lot better. You can give that a try to see if it helps only 50 mg a day and they aren't expensive, only around $5.00 a bottle

    Interesting; I don't think I've ever heard of B6 as being useful for joints (usually it's glucosamine and chondroitin I hear about). I have had at least 4 prior neck injuries and have joint problems throughout almost my entire body because of hypermobility. I'll pick up some B6 this weekend and give it a try! Thanks for the rec!
  • polo571
    polo571 Posts: 708 Member
    Go to Mypillow.com and check it out. I'm part of this company. If you want one use promo code Polo571 and it will get you a big discount. I personally use it and love it. Like anything make your decision and let me know about your experiences.
  • VitaBailey
    VitaBailey Posts: 271 Member
    There are also stretches you can do in the morning to help with the pain. The door stretch is a great one. Hard to explain but you hold the sides of an open doorway and step forward. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I tried the glusosmine and nearly choked on those things and they didn't help me at all, my co-worker told me to take B6 for my carpnal tunnel and when I did it also clearned up my inflammed joints along with the carpnal tunnel. I take this faithfully every day
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    One word - Sobakawa - I had horrrrrrrible neck pains from off the shelf pillows, no matter what I bought. My wife got me a little Sobakawa pillow for xmas last year. Holy tar and feathers Batman! This thing is amazing! You see them on TV all the time. They are worth it. I do plan to replace all the pillows in my house with these things. Such a truly good pillow. Oh plus work your neck more if you're having that much pain with it.
  • SueD66
    SueD66 Posts: 405 Member
    I so understand this! i have been through so many many many pillows. Went into an Art Van just for something to do and walked out with three of these pillows. I am a stomach sleeper mostly. they had the same brand for all types of sleepers but i like the flattest one. Bedgear dri tec.... you can go to www.bedgear.com to check them out. Cost was around 40.00 but so worth it and i would buy this again when i get this one all worn out.
  • BeantownSooner
    BeantownSooner Posts: 254
    https://www.pacificcoast.com/hotel

    Ever sleep in a hotel bed where you just absolutely loved the pillows?!!! Happened to me several years back as I stayed at two different Westin's during business travel about a month apart. Used to have similar issues but absolutely love my Pacific Coast pillows. They supply many of the major hotel chains with their pillows and other bedding. They used to have a link on their page where you could look up exactly what was on the bed but that's not there any longer. You get what you pay for as well but I only buy these. My personal preference is the Hotel Collection Touch of Down Pillow. 30 night full refund if you don't like them!!
  • drelan
    drelan Posts: 59 Member
    I had the same issue thinking it was my pillow that was causing pain from my shoulder blade all the way up the back of my neck. I got our Physical Therapist at work to adjust me (like a Chiropractor) and since then the pain is gone.

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