Let's talk about Contour Pillows

The shape is perfect: A contour pillow, designed by Chiropractors, supports the curve of your neck and keeps its shape throughout the evening. Let's explore those two topics.

Most people are used to scrunching their pillow, kneading it into shape until it's comfortable, and then they fall asleep. Pillows are usually down, feather, or some kind of polyester fiber, and once you move in your sleep, the pillow is no longer comfortable and your neck is out of alignment again. The memory foam contour pillow not only cradles your neck properly on both your back and side, but it also maintains that shape regardless of where you move on the pillow, preventing improper support and keeping you from waking up with a stiff neck.

 

One problem I find with these pillows is that they have the right shape but the wrong material. Most complaints I have heard about these memory foam pillows are that they are either too hot, too hard, or both. The solution is to find the right material and the right shape. The memory foam contour pillows we carry at Nest Bedding use a soft yet durable, breathable foam that helps prevent facial pressure and sweating, which can keep you from getting long stretches of deep sleep.

 

Another issue I find is that some people sleep with the pillow the wrong way. There is a larger curve and a smaller curve to the pillow. They are designed to sleep with the larger part under your neck. If yours hurts your neck or pushes your head up too far, it's likely you got one that is too big for you. We carry a smaller contour pillow and a larger one. The larger one is usually the best for those with wider shoulders. The smaller curve toward the back allows the head to fall back into proper, balanced alignment. The larger part behind pushes the head up, forcing the neck out of alignment.

 

So, if you find yourself scrunching and kneading, you are likely needing a new pillow. I highly recommend trying one of our contour memory foam pillows. It's a best seller in our store and online.