You’ve got a good head on your shoulders, so make sure it’s stable while you snooze. This highly-rated, ergonomically designed cervical pillow should do the trick, especially if you experience any kind of neck or back pain. And right now, it’s at an even lower price than it was when we covered it earlier this summer and quickly became a reader favorite. Reviewers say it offers a surprising amount of relief, relieving pain they didn’t know was possible to ease. “It has changed my life by using this pillow to sleep at night,” one review said. “I can’t sleep without it.” Grab it now for 40% off its list price!
“This pillow doesn’t just *hold* your head—it cradles it,” reviewer Lisa wrote.
“I used to wake up with a neck so stiff it could double as a coat rack. But now? I wake up refreshed, my spine aligned like a Tetris pro, and my neck feels like it’s been to a spa retreat.”
“I don’t think I could ever go back to a regular pillow,” another said. “…I always felt like I was not getting enough support for my neck but this product has eliminated that issue.”
Curved to naturally fit your spine, this memory foam pillow has a concave design to help take pressure from your neck, shoulders and ears. It’s made from responsive memory foam, covered in dense mesh and a cooling pillowcase for breathability and temperature regulation.
Don’t be intimidated by the shape; it can be flipped around for use by all sorts of sleepers.
Lay your head on the higher portion when sleeping on your side or if you just like a thicker pillow. Turn it to the lower side if you sleep on your back or like a thinner pillow. Stomach sleepers can use the extended sides as armrests for extra comfort. The sort and supportive memory foam will fit your body but still bounce back.
“The pillow itself is wonderful and accessible if your a side sleeper, back sleeper or stomach sleeper,” one reviewer wrote. “My husband is a stomach sleeper and this helped lessen his episodes of snoring.”
If you’ve been dealing with back and neck pain, grabbing a contoured pillow may help you feel better while you’re sleeping and awake.
“By the end of the day my neck is tired and sore but when I lay down on this it takes all the pressure off and immediately relaxes my neck,” another wrote.
If you’re looking to support your neck and shoulders as you slumber, grab this effective pillow while it’s on sale. Hear from some happy reviewers of this cervical neck pillow.
“I have a tendency to sleep in awkward positions and wake up with neck and back pain. I bought this pillow a couple weeks ago and it has absolutely changed my life. I wake up with less pain and feel that it has improved my quality of sleep. This pillow is pretty soft and relatively flat if you choose to remove the insert. I just hope it will stand the test of time.” — Amazon customer
“Best pillow I’ve ever used. This was the 3rd pillow I tried for neck pain and soreness and it has completely changed my life. I bought a brand new bed thinking I wasn’t getting good sleep because my bed was old, which it needed replacing, however, After 3 nights on my new bed, I wasn’t sleeping good again. Neck and shoulder pain would keep me tossing and turning. After using this pillow for just 3 days I noticed a huge difference in my sleep and comfort level. Thank you so much! I’d recommend this pillow to anyone with neck/shoulder pain while sleeping. It does take a few days to get used to but I noticed a different almost immediately. I was very skeptical to buy because of the shape and thought to myself, there is no way this pillow is comfortable.. boy am i glad I bought it. 10 stars!!” — Kenzie
“I know it’s hard to switch from your “favorite” pillow but once you switch to this product you will not regret it. I purchased this because I was having neck pain and it did help. I then found out I had to have cervical disc replacement and have not used anything but this pillow since surgery and it has helped me so much. By the end of the day my neck is tired and sore but when I lay down on this it takes all the pressure off and immediately relaxes my neck. Not to mention the cooling effects it has is wonderful. It stays cool all night long.” — Amazon customer
“This pillow lives up to the hype! I have tried numerous pillows and none of them gave good results except this pillow. It took me a few weeks to get used to it but once I did, it changed my life….literally. I no longer suffer from neck and shoulder pain that I’ve been plagued with for decades. This is the first product review I’ve ever written. I fully believe this pillow can help others.” — Sherry Gunter
If you want even more pillow options, check out these top pillows for side sleepers previously gathered by former HuffPost shopping writer Kristen Adaway.
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Coop Home Goods pillow (20% off)
This doctor-recommended pillow has an adjustable loft, meaning you can remove or add the amount of filling to get the right height that’s comfortable for your neck and head. The outer case is made with Coop Home Good’s Lulltra fabric, a blend of bamboo-derived viscose rayon and polyester that provides breathability and softness through the night.
Promising review: “I am a side sleeper and I have had trouble finding a pillow that has the right density and holds its shape. I have had this pillow for weeks now and I love, love it! I love the fact that they send you additional stuffing that allows you to adjust the loft for personalized comfort. I slept on it a few nights before I decided to add more stuffing. It is perfect for me. The quality is amazing, and I believe it will last for a long, long time. I highly recommend it!” — Lucia
Tempur-Pedic
Tempur-Neck pillow
Though Tempur-Pedic is known for its cushy, cloud-like mattresses, you shouldn’t overlook the brand’s ergonomic pillows. The Tempur-Neck pillow is made with material that adapts to your body shape and comes in small, medium and large sizes for more personalized sleeping comfort. And if you have allergies, you’ll be glad to know this pillow has a 100% polyester knit hypoallergenic cover.
Promising review: “This pillow really helped alleviate chronic neck pain. I find it works best when side-sleeping, but it’s also comfortable for back-sleeping as long as you don’t shift around too drastically. Love how effective it was at helping me sleep without pain after so long!” — Happy sleeper
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Beckham Hotel pillows
This set comes with two pillows ideal for all sleeping styles, but the reviews from side sleepers are particularly glowing. The pillows are filled with a soft down alternative. Their breathability is designed to keep you cool at night, and they have bounce-back texture to retain their shape.
Promising review: “I can’t tell you how many pillows I have bought and thrown away. But this pillow is the BEST! I am a side sleeper and have struggled w neck pain for years. This pillow supports my neck perfectly and I woke up refreshed with no pain!! I’m buying more of these! They are incredible!” — Hellothere
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Zamat adjustable cervical pillow (20% off)
If you’re a side sleeper who frequently suffers from neck pain, it may be time to consider a cervical pillow like this one. It’s made of odorless memory foam and has an ergonomic, butterfly-like shape that has a place for your head, neck and shoulders to rest comfortably. And hot sleepers, fear not; the case is made of a moisture-wicking bamboo and polyester blend.
Promising review: “I bought this pillow at the time because my pillow then was just not doing it for me. I’d sleep well, but I’d wake up with really bad neck pain and it made my day difficult especially going in to work. Once I got this pillow however, I haven’t had any neck pain at all! The shape was definitely new to me as well as the memory foam and it’s great for side sleepers like myself. And if anyone is wondering, it fits the average pillow case well enough.” — Geovanne Fregoso
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