Pillows

Pillows aren’t a one size fits all. It’s important to choose the right pillow to not only to have an undisturbed sleep, but also to prevent you from waking up with pain. A bad pillow may cause chronic insomnia, neck, shoulder and or back pain, stiffness and headaches.

When choosing a pillow select it based on your body type, how big or small you are, your sleeping preference, stomach, back or side and also your personal preference, because the more comfortable you are the better you will sleep.

Pillows now come in all different shapes and sizes; there are ones for people with allergies, pregnancy pillows and children’s pillows. There is also a variety of infill such as synthetic, wool, foam and latex, and feather and down, all of which have there positives and negatives. Probably the cheapest pillows on the market are ones with a synthetic infill, which is most commonly polyester and can start anywhere from $10. Latex pillows can be one of the most expensive as well as goose down.

There are so many pillows that claim to be the best, however this does not always mean that there is scientific evidence to back this claim up. It is recommended that if you have trouble selecting the right pillow or you suffer from pain that you ask your physiotherapist for their guidance. This will assist you in the making the right decision based on your body type and spinal alignment.

As a general rule – select a pillow that is not too high or too hard, make sure that when you lie on it that your spine is straight and it has to be comfortable!

Call to make an appointment with one of our physiotherapists who can assist you with your pillow selection!