Best Pillows for Neck Pain in Athletes Reviewed

One of the best features of this pillow is the choice of materials. Most pillow and duvet companies use recycled materials for their products’ stuffing. Even if the materials go through a thorough cleaning process, we are still discussing about used memory foam. Yes, the advantage of this material is its capacity to maintain original properties for extremely long periods of time compared to normal foam. But this doesn’t mean they do not wear off at one point. Coop Home Goods chooses to create their pillows using only freshly made memory foam, making sure you will benefit from their product for a longer period of time.

Adjustable and hypoallergenic are the next keywords we focused on when assigning the “best pillow for neck pain” title to this product. Being able to purchase a pillow suitable for those with possible allergies and having the possibility to adapt the foam density to suit your specific needs makes this option incomparable.

One of its most appealing features is its breathability, generated by the ventilated bamboo cover, which is also water resistant. At the same time, the shredded foam enables air flow and blocks the body from overheating. The manufacturers seem to have gambled with their no questions asked guarantee, but it offers the consumer security and trust in their brand. The 1005 Certi-PUR-US foam core of the Extreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam pillow will arrive in your bedroom in a safely vacuum sealed case, in order to remain free from any external allergens.

Even though it is named a side sleeper pillow, the truth is that this product from Extreme is suitable for any sleeping position, as the shredded foam enables the user to adapt the shape of the pillow and the foam density according to their needs. This way, a straight backbone line is maintained, reducing stress and strain on neck muscles and ligaments.

Regarding the benefits of buckwheat pillows, its anti-allergenic properties are the first to pop up. Normal pillows, made from feathers or foam enable the accumulation of dust mites. And even though their “population” can be thoroughly controlled through frequents washing, a buckwheat pillow reduces this need significantly. As for your spine’s support, the buckwheat hull pillow from ComfySleep enables the user both to arrange the hulls in order to gain a better resting core, but at the same time to set up the hull quantity you desire in your pillow. This is doable grace to a hardly visible zippered opening. This way you can remove or add buckwheat according to your preferences.

One down-side reported by some users has been the sound made by these pillows. The motion of the hulls against each other generates a gentle sound. Even though some consider it soothing and compare it with resting white noise, there have been more pretentious users who were not capable to adapt to it, even though they were praising the product’s quality.

Hommit integrates a custom made shredded foam, with added softness and elasticity, which enables the pillow to keep well-balanced support between the shoulders, neck, and head. At the same time, it is firm enough so that your head will not sink into the pillow while you rest, creating strain to your cervical basal muscles.

One if its most praised feature is its compression packed one, which enables the pillow to return from its deformed state after a good night’s sleep in just 15 minutes. Even if it might not be your no. 1 choice, we are certain you will find it more than suitable for your guest room.

The claimed “proven contour” was designed in order to align and support the shoulders, neck and back. This is supposed to enable falling asleep deeper and faster, without the whole fuss prior to your trip to dream-land. However, the first two weeks can be quite challenging, as the ergonomic design of this pillow might not be everyone’s cup of tea at first and your body will need to adapt to a correct sleeping position.

Made from full-size memory foam, the EBAPO Contour Memory Foam Pillow is not adaptable as shredded memory foam pillows, but this should not be an issue after you adapt to it. A proprietary blend of hypoallergenic rayon/polyester combined with a breathable foam also ensures the pillow is breathable enough to maintain its coolness over the night.

One of the positioning angles of the company is praising the potential beneficial medical effects of the pillow, such as reduces snoring and even a smaller incidence of sleep apnea. However, no conclusive tests or studies have been done to support their claims related directly to their product.

One of the best features of this pillow is the adjustability of its height. WIth the use of a hardly visible zipper, you can customize the loft inside. Supporting the neck alignment in a customizable manner enables you to reduce neck strain and get a better night of rest.

Even though we are not talking about shredded memory foam, the UTTU blend hasa medium firmness which enables shoulder-neck-head alignment. The 4.7-inch height on the upper side contour and 3.9-inch on the bottom one enables any sleeper to find the best position in order to make the most out of this pillow.

However, its best feature is its adjustability. Being a sandwich pillow, it enables the user to open the cover with the help of a hidden zipper and remove the middle layer of the pillow, reducing the overall height. This feature is highly appreciated by petite-figures.

Made from a strong single core memory foam, the slow-rebound feature of the material enables the pillow to return to its original shape after every use. Even though this pillow and the cover are made from 100% polyester, the weaving enables a good level of breathability, without the unpleasant sensation of strong warm-up right after you set your head to rest.

One of the turn-down aspects which are mentioned by the manufacturer itself is the strong odor you feel right after unpacking it. Their recommendation is to let the pillow recover to its original shape for 24 hours before using it, a period which also tones down the smell of “new”.

Enhanced with small holes that go across the memory foam, this pillow enables air flow. Combine that with the velour blend present in the knit cover (80% cotton - 20% polyester) and you are set for a cooling effect once you place your head on it.

Advertised as a medium-soft pillow by Classic Brands, reviewers have stated that it has a rather medium-to-high firmness, an aspect which does not reduce the support and alignment of your shoulders, neck, and head. At the same time, regaining its shape in just seconds after you get up is a great feature, as it enables you to get the same comfort no matter which position you choose to sleep in.

However, the memory foam enable good support for all types of sleepers and it recovers its shape in mere seconds, allowing you to change positions as you please (or involuntarily, when you’re sound asleep). The most interesting aspect of this pillow is that it is made completely from natural latex, a material which repels dust mites naturally and is an antiallergenic.

However, its firmness and height (5 inches) might not make this pillow the perfect one for back and stomach sleepers. Another reported inconvenience is the odor which can be sensed for a few days after its first use, but this is something that wears off pretty quickly, so not much of a down-side.