If you sleep on your side or your back, keeping your spine correctly aligned is crucial to avoid neck pain, muscle tension, and ensure restful sleep.
Fortunately, some pillows, such as the Sleep Innovations Contour Memory Foam Pillow, available at Amazon, are designed to do the hard work for you. Developed to cleverly adapt to your head and neck, the responsive memory foam holds its shape and relieves pressure points as you rest.
Here's why shoppers think it's worthy of a spot among the best pillows for unrivalled cooling comfort.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
This is the memory foam pillow that shoppers are loving for keeping cool and comfortable, and relieving any neck and back pain. The soft-knit zip cover is conveniently removable and machine-washable.
No matter which sleep position you find suits you best, aches and pains when you wake in the morning are not unusual. With the Sleep Innovations Contour Memory Foam Pillow, available at Amazon, though, they become a little bit more avoidable.
Featuring a cleverly contoured shape with four or five-inch height options at either end, which allows you to choose the amount of neck support you need, it's perfectly suited to side and back sleepers looking to sleep better. The responsive memory foam adjusts and cradles your head as you rest, helping to relieve common pressure points and discomfort that typically results in tossing and turning.
The breathable knit cover also enhances cooling airflow and is conveniently removable and machine-washable. The pillow is also hypoallergenic and CertiPUR-US certified, meaning it's free of any formaldehyde or phthalates, for example.
What Shoppers Say
Boasting over 750 five-star reviews, Amazon shoppers agree that this pillow is comfortable, supportive, and helps to relieve persistent neck pain.
'Perfect balance between softness and support,' reads one review. 'I love the queen size, which means no pulling and tugging a smaller pillow around as I shift positions in the middle of the night. My neck is sensitive to too much pressure, so this is the perfect balance...The foam is good quality, as is the cover. I'm very pleased.'
Another adds, 'Perfect firmness and great support. I have used a memory foam pillow for years. After many years of use, my old one was breaking down in the middle. My new Sleep Innovations pillow has perfect support. I am no longer waking up with a headache.'
It's no secret that designing a bedroom for better sleep can be a lengthy process, but with this pillow, you can rest assured that your neck and spine will be comfortably aligned and pain-free when you wake. Of course, even the most cradling of pillows won't assuage any signs you're sleeping on a bad mattress − in that instance, you'll need to take extra measures to make an uncomfortable mattress more comfortable, or replace it altogether.
What to Shop
Below, you can shop my curated, Sleep Editor-approved selection of contouring and cooling pillows and cases, all of which are guaranteed to help you drift off − and stay sleeping − more comfortably than ever.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
This soft yet full pillow is my favorite at the moment. It's hypoallergenic, fluffy, and perfectly mimics the feel of real down. The quiet sateen shell feels luxurious, despite the more affordable price point.
This cleverly adjustable pillow sits under the 'Best for neck pain' category in our pillow buying guide. Filled with removable inserts, you can fully customize the comfort and support to find your perfect fit.
At just $3.49, I've genuinely never seen another pillow that's so budget-friendly. Generous amounts of recycled filling make for a perfectly plump sleep surface that's also conveniently easy to wash.
These gorgeous pillowcases from Piglet in Bed are colorful, fun, and characterful. The cotton-linen blend lends them all the softness of cotton, with the wrinkled, laid-back look of linen.
I tested and love this pure silk pillowcase for a cooling sleep surface that feels ultra luxurious. Silk is also hypoallergenic and works to protect your skin and hair as you sleep.
This bamboo pillowcase set is made with breathable, moisture-wicking fibers that regulate temperature for year-round comfort. The cases are also STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified, and made without harmful chemicals or pesticides.
It's not just neck pain that needs combating − the best mattress toppers work to cradle and support your body in all the right places.
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