I bought this pillow out of desperation really... My girlfriend and I even made fun of it for its unconventional look. I was skeptical, but I woke up the next morning with less neck pain than usual (the difference was noticeable). Everyday that I used it, the less neck pain I woke up with. Today, I am absolutely convinced that the pillow has pretty much gotten rid of the pain from my neck (all within a period of a week).
I'm not going to lie; it does require some getting used to. It is not so comfortable to sleep on at first, but I am slowly getting used to it (gotta give it a chance). I wouldn't use it for side sleeping since I've found that the neck pain returns when using the sides of the pillow for side sleeping (The product's description says to use the side for side sleeping. I've found that the area with the hole will kill your neck if used for side sleeping or for "ear pain").
I am a predominately a side sleeper, but I'm slowly training myself to stay put on my back since I find that it's best for my neck. The product's description makes a lot of sense. The body should be in the "proper anatomical posture" when sleeping. I think my posture is improving as well because of the pillow, but I think it's too early to say (I will confirm in the future).
I had neck pain for over a year. The pain was on the upper back of my neck, where the skull and neck meet, making it difficult for me to massage it (only acupuncture was able to really get in there). The hole helps since my neck has nothing but support and the back of my head barely rests on the foam mattress.
I've bought over $200 worth of pillows (one which I also bought at Amazon and it was the only one I was able to return with a full refund). Some days were better than others. Most days I couldn't even rotate my neck properly.
I've tried fancy foam pillows, a goose-feather pillow, and a "water pillow," but none of them helped my neck. I would wake up with the worst neck pains and so would have to spend 15 mints every morning stretching my neck with some yoga positions to relieve the pain.
My sister got me a certificate for deep-body-tissue massage and acupuncture, but that only helped temporarily.
I would have rated this product 4 stars, but the fact is that it is the only pillow to have helped my neck so that's why I'm giving it a 5. Now you know why I don't usually write reviews... they are just too thorough.I ordered this pillow thinking that it would help in the pain in my ear when I sleep on my left side (which unfortunately seems the way my body ALWAYS wants to sleep). But the hole in the pillow is too large, leaving not enough support on the top and bottom for your neck. The fluff seemed to move to either side instead, which leaves you with basically zero support in the middle of the pillow. I am still using it, because it's actually quite comfortable for sleeping on my back. I use another small pillow under my cheek if I want to sleep on my side, which takes the pressure off of my ear. It's not a terrible pillow, but it is definitely not worth it if you are a side sleeper.I have had neck pain for the past 25 years. This is the best pillow I have found in a long time. I was using orthopedic pillows that I would have to take out the stuffing so I could sleep on it. Not this one. I am a side sleeper and did not have any problems with it. It is very easy to get use to for me. I am going to buy another one so I have a spare.I've had neck problems for years, usually the result of the way I sleep. I tend to try to be a turtle at night if I'm cold and that causes big problems in the morning. This pillow enables my head to be in alignment with my back and when I sleep on my side, my head is no longer tilted downward.


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