For many people, pain and strains around the neck area can be just a simple solution. A change in pillow height for the perfect fit.
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How do you choose the correct pillow height?
It depends on 2 things. Your sleep posture and your mattress firmness
Let’s talk about your sleeping position
This is a common mistake and this will cause hunch and a lot of strain on your shoulder. Try to put yourself in the shrugging position. Now imagine this is your default position for the whole night.
If your forehead is too low and your chin is too high, your Pillow is too low. You will have a lot of pressure behind the neck and a lot of pulling strain at the front of your neck. This causes breathing difficulty.
If your forehead is too high and your chin is too low, there will be a lot of pulling strains from the back of your neck. This will result in snoring.
No contact means no support!
So how does mattress firmness affect the pillow height? With a general rule of thumb.
If you have a firmer mattress, a higher pillow will be a better choice. This is due to your body being more on the surface when you have a firmer mattress. That is why you need a higher pillow for the support for your neck
On the other hand, a softer mattress requires a thinner pillow because you are going deeper into the mattress.
But here is a question. Why are you not getting a mattress firmness that is most suitable for you?
Here is a link for you to look out for when you purchase a new mattress
In Dormiente, we have professional sleep specialists to guide you in choosing the right pillow and mattress to support your sleep. We have 3 levels of firmness and 2 different incisions designs (male and female patented design) on each side of the bed. Contact us for a private consultation for the solution for your back pain.
