{"id":487,"date":"2020-01-10T23:51:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T23:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-386983-1216903.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=487"},"modified":"2023-08-18T09:38:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T16:38:28","slug":"best-pillow-for-side-sleepers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zomasleep.com\/blog\/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers","title":{"rendered":"Best Pillow For Side Sleepers"},"content":{"rendered":"
No one pillow is right for everyone. Everyone has a unique sleep position, which influences the level of support needed in a pillow. Back and stomach sleepers don\u2019t need very much support as their heads are close to the mattress, but side sleepers need more support \u2014 otherwise, the neck muscles strain to support the head throughout the night, resulting in a sore neck and aching head in the morning.<\/p>\n
The best pillows<\/a>\u00a0for side sleepers firmly support the head and neck to align the spine. Side sleepers benefit from sleeping with more than one type of pillow, as additional pillows position their legs and arms for a good night\u2019s rest. A knee pillow keeps the hips aligned while holding another pillow can prevent the arms from falling asleep.<\/p>\n We compiled a guide on the types of pillows and materials\u00a0a side sleeper should consider. Additionally, we explained how to choose a pillow based on loft and how long your pillow should last.<\/p>\n <\/a>Our Zoma Pillow<\/a>\u00a0can mold into the perfect shape while maintaining firm support and contouring to the neck and head to relieve strain.<\/p>\n The MicroCushion\u2122 pillow fill enhances breathability, which wards off heat retention.\u00a0It resists germs and dust mites, which caters to allergy\u00a0sufferers.<\/p>\n CertiPUR-US\u00ae\u00a0has certified our MicroCushions\u2122 as an eco-friendly material made without ozone depleters, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals.<\/p>\n The polyester-spandex cover stretches for additional airflow. You can remove the pillow cover for easy cleaning, and the pillow itself is machine washable\u2014 we recommend washing it every six months.<\/p>\n Every Zoma Pillow comes with a 10-year warranty and free shipping. A queen pillow costs $75.<\/p>\n Side sleepers develop a large gap between their neck and the mattress, which can cause chronic pain if the gap isn\u2019t filled. They need a thick, conforming, and firm pillow, as too much softness compromises the neck support.<\/p>\n Side sleepers benefit from breathable materials, as half of their face presses\u00a0into the pillow all night. Gel memory foam or cooling microfibers\u00a0can keep your face from feeling too warm.<\/p>\n Many side sleepers rest comfortably using just basic rectangular pillows. Still, pillows with different shapes or pillows designed to slip between the knees can also improve a side sleeper’s sleep quality.<\/p>\n The typical bed pillow. Usually, a standard pillow is 20 inches by 26 inches.<\/p>\n A standard pillow is most often used as a head pillow, but a side sleeper can keep a second standard pillow between their legs for pressure relief and even try hugging a third pillow to prevent arm numbness.<\/p>\n Also known as a cervical pillow, a contour pillow\u00a0has two raised slopes\u00a0on opposite sides to support a sleeper\u2019s neck. Each side has different height options. The head rests\u00a0in the recess formed between the slopes, which aligns the base of the head with the spine.<\/p>\n Side sleepers have a gap between their necks and the mattress, causing a lack of support that leads to neck pain. A contour pillow eliminates the divide, alleviating muscle and spinal stress.<\/p>\n Knee pillows stop your top leg and hips from misaligning your spine<\/a>. It minimizes pressure on your hips and lower back. They come in bow-shapes or triangular designs with indents for your legs, so the pillows don\u2019t slip from between your knees as your sleep.<\/p>\n A body pillow<\/a> can support the back and stomach of a side sleeper, reducing muscle strain.\u00a0Just rest your head at one end, while hugging the pillow with your arms and knees. A body pillow eliminates the use of multiple pillows and can make your sleep environment less chaotic.<\/p>\n Body pillows are usually 20 inches wide and either 48 or 54 inches long\u2014 which might be too big for a twin-size mattress.<\/p>\n Bolsters pillows are thin pillows that measure 18 inches long. Typically, a bolster pillow is cylindrical.<\/p>\n Side sleepers unsure how to position their arms might want to try hugging a bolster pillow while drifting off to sleep.\u00a0Bolster pillows can also be used as knee pillows<\/a>, though they lack the indents to prevent slippage.<\/p>\n A pregnancy pillow has a U-shape design\u00a0to support a woman\u2019s stomach and back, which limits tossing and turning. Her head rests on the curve of the \u201cU,\u201d while her knees squeeze one leg of the \u201cU\u201d for better hip alignment.<\/p>\nOur Recommendation: Zoma Pillow<\/a><\/h2>\n
What A Side Sleeper Needs From A Pillow<\/h2>\n
Pillow Types Good for a Side Sleeper<\/h2>\n
Standard<\/h3>\n
Contour<\/h3>\n
Knee<\/h3>\n
Body<\/h3>\n
Bolster<\/h3>\n
Pregnancy Pillow<\/h3>\n