The last one I tried was the Homedics HMP-TRCL Temp-Rite 4 Lb. Density Classic Pillow, and I was really hoping it was "the one" -I'm starting to feel like the goldilocks of pillows. It wasn't and my neck pain upon waking got worse. It was a great pillow until it squished down with body warmth and left you with no neck support. So..on to the next! I saw this water pillow as the #1 of the top 'popular' pillows recommended in an online news story. I was willing to give away my first born(ok, so I don't plan on having any kids, but I figured I could promise it despite that, right?) for a good nights sleep, so I ordered the mediflow water pillow.
When it arrived -I was like 'huh, this seems like a normal cheap pillow' with just the puffy fill, no feathers or anything. Then I started putting water in. The bottom of the pillow is the water pouch, where the entire top is the actual pillow. All in all, I wasn't overly impressed, but like I said before, I'll try anything. And yes, this sucker is heavy.
Usually my first night with a new pillow is extremely uncomfortable, with this one, I actually slept thru the night. I did need to adjust the water a little, I had filled it to the brim, and took out just a cup or two. I think I'm in the firm category that they mention on the instructions. I also added the McKenzie® Cervical Roll Neck Support which I found here on Amazon. It adds to the firm neck support, which is just what I needed. Together, it's the perfect match for me.
Now for the MAGIC: this week I've been waking up an hour or two earlier. And feeling...awake. not groggy and in pain. I think this might be the pillow. Because I'm sleeping soundly throughout the night, I reach my sleep limit earlier. I don't use an alarm clock, so I just get up whenever I naturally wake up(I work from home), which is usually 8:30. I've been waking up at 6:30 and then figuring I can squeeze in another hour, so I go back to sleep till 7:30.
I'm so happy with this pillow right now, and for 35 bucks, it was definitely worth a shot!! If you're having neck and back pain, I know you're at the brink like I was. Don't bother promising your first born(or 2nd or 3rd) to anyone, just buy this pillow. =)
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It took a few nights to find out exactly how much water was needed to make the pillow the most comfortable. Now that I've found the 'sweet spot', the pillow is great! It feels like it cradles your head and neck.The more air bubbles you remove to prevent any noise the better. I bought this to help retain adjustments from the chiropractor and it works great.
If you're having headaches, I recommend you try the pillow. After having cervical surgery, numerous pillows were purchased. This pillow has been the best! The firmness of the pillow can be adjusted with the amount of water in the pillow. I miss this pillow when I travel. Took some getting use to, but I am really enjoying this waterbase pillow from Mediflow. I also had to take water out several times to get the right support, but once I got it adjusted it has been wonderful! It wasn't the easiest getting the water back out without spilling on the pillow. I think it would of been easier to start half full and then add water instead of taking out water.


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