02
March
2023
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14:02 PM
America/New_York

20 Best Pillows to Support Your Aching Neck

SELF.com speaks to experts including Angelie Mascarinas, MD, physiatrist at HSS about the best pillows to help alleviate neck pain and get a good night's sleep. 

You might need to test out a couple of different pillows to get a clearer idea of what height is right for you, but you can start with a pillow that’s between four and five and a half inches high, explained Dr. Mascarinas. 

You’ll know you’ve found a pillow with a good firmness level when it allows you to relax your neck and shoulders without feeling like your head is sinking straight through it. Side sleepers  should look for a medium-firm pillow said Dr. Mascarinas. 

Contour pillows, which usually feature higher sides and an ergonomic dip in the middle, are marketed as a potential solution to neck pain, and Dr. Mascarinas recommends them for all types of sleepers. 

Read the full article at SELF.com.