The best pillow for neck pain - advice
Whether you're a back, side or stomach sleeper: Each type of sleep has different requirements in terms of shape, height and support.
Which pillow for neck pain: side sleepers?
If you sleep on your side, you need a pillow that keeps your head at the right height. If the head sinks too low, there is a bend in the neck — the spine is then no longer straight, but is bent sideways.
This strains muscles, nerves and intervertebral discs and can lead to tension, headaches or fallen asleep arms. A pillow that is too high is also unfavorable, as it tilts your head unnaturally
Support that fills exactly the space between shoulder and head and thus ensures a straight posture — from neck to lumbar spine is ideal. If you bet on the wrong pillow, you often wake up tense or unrested — even if the mattress is good. It is therefore particularly important for side sleepers to ensure the correct pillow height and shape.
Our recommendation for side sleepers
For side sleepers, we always recommend our pillows with the Hardness level medium or All types of “soft” hardness with chamber system for stabilization. They offer just the right mix of comfortable support and a soft feel — firm enough to keep your head stable, yet comfortable so that your neck can relax.
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Which pillow for neck pain: back sleepers?
If you sleep on your back, you are generally in a healthy and balanced position — provided that the pillow is right. Because even in this situation, neck tension can occur if the head is not properly supported.
If it is too high, the neck is overstretched, which strains the muscles and can lead to pressure in the upper back. If, on the other hand, the head sinks too low, the necessary support is missing — the spine loses its natural orientation and the muscles remain permanently tense.
A matching pillow ensures that your head is slightly raised but straight and that your neck is pleasantly relieved.
Our recommendation for back sleepers
For back sleepers, we recommend our pillows with the Hardness level softthat snuggle comfortably to the back of the head without building up too much pressure. They provide lightweight support, keep your head in the right position and relax your neck.
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If you sleep on your stomach, you subconsciously bring your body into a position that is very demanding. Because in order to be able to breathe, you have to turn your head sideways — for hours. This twisting can cause neck and shoulder tension in the long run, especially if the pillow does not fit this position.
A pillow that is too high or too firm also raises the head and reinforces the bend in the cervical spine. The result: restless sleep, neck pain in the morning or even pressure points on the face. For this reason, stomach sleepers need a pillow that interferes with their natural posture as little as possible and at the same time ensures a comfortable lying experience.
Ideal is a flat, soft pillow, which only lifts your head slightly and is flexible enough to adapt. The less resistance the pillow provides, the better the neck can relax.
Our recommendation for stomach sleepers
This is particularly suitable for stomach sleepers BodyPerfect VarioFlex.X pillow 4.0 “extra soft to medium/firm” by Häußling. Thanks to the removable inner cushions, the height is easy to adjust — right down to a particularly flat setting that is ideal for a prone position. At the same time, the pillow has a pleasantly soft surface that gently clings to the head without pressing or straining the cervical spine. If you like to remain flexible or change positions more often at night, the Vario ProFlex is a versatile solution that can be reconfigured at any time.
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Is there a pillow that fits every sleeping position?
that BodyPerfect VarioFlex.X pillow 4.0 “extra soft to medium/firm” von Häußling is made precisely to adapt to your individual needs. Thanks to its removable inner cushions, the height can be individually adjusted — flat for stomach sleepers, medium height for back sleepers or slightly higher for side sleepers. This allows the pillow to adapt flexibly to your sleeping position — regardless of whether you always lie the same way or turn around frequently at night. With just a few simple steps, you'll find exactly the setting that's right for you. A real all-round pillow for restful sleep in any position.
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