Can't Sleep? Shopping For A New Pillow ? Here's Our Expert Advice

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It is important to know if you are a stomach, side, back or combination sleeper. The neck and shoulders need to be properly aligned and supported to allow for a good night sleep.Most pillows only have a two to three year lifespan. Frequent washing can break them down more often as well.

How to choos your pillow :

Side sleepers do best with pillows which are taller and wider. The neck should remain in line with the shoulders and not tilt down or up for a proper fit. Additionally the pillow should be medium-firm.Back sleepers do well with medium-firm pillows that have a wave or a neck roll in them, which allows for the natural curvature of the spine, cuddles the neck and supports the head. These pillows should have a slight indentation where the head will be and higher up where the neck is.

Stomach sleepers should have a gentle slope and soft or gentle fill. Stomach sleeping does put the most twist on the neck and spine since stomach sleepers turn their head one direction or anotherCombination sleepers would do best with a medium-firm tri core or D core pillow. These allow for room for side and back sleeping. ...
... These can work for stomach sleeping as well but do not have the gentle slope. When side sleeping, the D core pillow has room for the hand under the pillow without it being crushed by the weight of your own head.

How to Choose your Filling :

After picking a pillow for how you sleep, it is important to consider the filling. Goose down will be the most expensive and the least firm.Those with allergies have many hypoallergenic choices, including synthetic fibers, Tempur-Pedic pillows, cotton or wool fill . The synthetic fibers will likely hold up to washing the best. Cotton and wool are more natural but will break down sooner with washing and may not be as firm as needed.

Purchasing Your New Pillow :

Expect to pay between 40-100 dollars for a good pillow. The more expensive the pillow, the longer the warranty the pillow should have. Once you think you have found a good pillow try it out, set your head on it to see how it feels.Come in to our office in West Linn to give our pillows a try and see what works for you! We’ll help you find just the right pillow to give you that perfect night’s sleep.