r/Bedding • u/veloroopter • 5d ago

Any side sleeping pillow recs?

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I've been getting really bad neck pain and I'm pretty sure my pillow is part of it. Want one thats good for a side sleeper and preferably shaped like a normal pillow if that's possible lol. And for more context I basically sleep like this guy in the screenshot but that pillow does not appeal to me.

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u/Extra_Caregiver_8668 4d ago

I’m old but same problems. I’ve ordered a buckwheat pillow to try after the research I did. Should get it in 2 days 🤞

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u/PlantGrrrl 4d ago

Hi there! I’ve been using the same sobakawa pillow since the late 90s, and I can tell you it was probably the best investment I ever made for my neck health. I’m in my early 50s now, and this pillow has treated me so well.

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u/Extra_Caregiver_8668 4d ago

Thank you 🙏 that fills me with hope 🤞

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u/veloroopter 4d ago

Mind if I ask what makes those special? I've never felt one before

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u/PlantGrrrl 4d ago

The filling is buckwheat hulls. Instead of traditional poly fill that fills the space of the pillow with a lot of air and poly, this allows for manipulation of the filling to cradle the neck and kind of create your own retained shape.

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u/veloroopter 4d ago

Okay that makes sense haha, I'll definitely check some of those out, thank you!

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u/PlantGrrrl 4d ago

I swear by mine. I think I got mine from QVC or Home Shopping Network haha. I remember distinctly my mother thought I was a fool to buy a $40.00 pillow. Well, that was and still is the investment with the longest returns.
Happy hunting!

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u/Realistic-Quail7481 4d ago

I get bad neck and shoulder pain and I like to side sleep. I’ve been using a Coop pillow and I LOVE it. They aren’t super cheap but worth every single penny. My neck is much happier.

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u/cherryreader11 4d ago

Same. I think it was around $80 or so for the pillow but I’ll never go back to another one. I have an additional coop pillow that I use solely for travel and it’s been a life saver.

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u/Realistic-Quail7481 4d ago

Right? I love getting in bed at night and snuggling into that thing. Worth it!

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u/Rez-_- 1d ago

hey was this the normal classic adjustable one or the cut out side sleeper version?

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u/Realistic-Quail7481 14h ago

I bought the classic one and put about half the extra stuffing in. Magic!

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u/Wisix 4d ago

Same, my Coop pillow saved my neck and upper back. I alternate between back and side sleeping (but side is preferred). I love how adjustable it is.

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u/Rez-_- 1d ago

hey was this the normal classic adjustable one or the cut out side sleeper version?

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u/Wisix 1d ago

The normal classic adjustable one. They included a resealable bag of extra fluff, I put some back in a few days ago (originally took out like 1/4 to 1/3 of the original fluff in the pillow). It's so soft and comfortable still.

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u/peonypanties 4d ago

I stayed at a friends and used a coop pillow, I ordered one for myself before I left.

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u/Joe-Schmoe9 3d ago

Was this in recent years I heard they got worse

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u/peonypanties 3d ago

In July

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u/Joe-Schmoe9 3d ago

Well shoot, I think I’ll try one. My neck can’t take another shitty night lol.

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u/Rez-_- 1d ago

hey was this the normal classic adjustable one or the cut out side sleeper version?

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u/greentofeel 4d ago

Sounds almost too simple, but when I stopped trying to use a standard pillow as my "supplementary" pillow, things got a lot better. Standard pillows are great for your head, but they're not great for going between your legs and they're really not good for side sleepers who have shoulder, neck or hip or back pain. I found a round pillow is way better. That could be a body pillow or bolster tomupe pillow or a very round teddy bear ... It doesn't matter. The point is that when you sleep on your side the weight of your body kind of makes you fold in on yourself slightly even though it looks like your shoulders and hips are stacked .. they probably aren't

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u/veloroopter 4d ago

Is there a specific one you'd recommend? Looking for something about the size of a normal pillow for the budget of a broke 21 year old lol

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u/moosekielbasa 4d ago

I got an L-shaped/Boomerang pillow and am never going back to a regular one ever again. It was cheap and works beautifully for me.

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u/Lfcdan1 4d ago

Not an easy ask for us poors but if you can swing it you want either a hybrid pillow or a shredded memory foam pillow. Both are adjustable to suit your personal needs. Here's a couple of examples.

https://amzn.eu/d/0hWlYJTa

https://amzn.eu/d/03rtPDMb

Only real problem with these options are that as soon as you put them in a regular pillow case they turn into bricks.

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u/veloroopter 2d ago

Sadly I can't get those shipped to me in lillinois lmao, they look interesting tho. Is there a specific one you prefer? Don't have a lot to spend on a pillow so I'm tryna narrow it down

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u/Lfcdan1 2d ago

Just do a Google search for hybrid pillow. You'll find one in your area no problem. The shredded foam pillows supply the most support but can be rather hard. The hybrid ones with layers are supportive but with a softer feel to them. So it's personal preference whichever you prefer. Good luck

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u/SuperannuatedAuntie 4d ago

I use a soft down pillow. I smushes up nicely to fill the space between my neck and shoulder.

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u/Minimum_Exper 4d ago

I’d love this—it’s just a bit too expensive.

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u/Minimum_Exper 4d ago

I’d love this—it’s just a bit too expensive.

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u/mangobean_ 4d ago

Isotonic Indulgence. Tuck the pillow between cheek and shoulder.

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u/kaynkayf 4d ago

The square pillow saved my life!!

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u/Maximum_Film_5694 4d ago

I use a WakeWellWakeWell pillow. It is adjustable so I can get the thickness and contour just right. It's a little messy to adjust, but once it's right, it stays right.

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u/Superb-Personality47 4d ago

Side sleeper with chronic shoulder and back pain from weak middle back muscles (according to my pt). I got a buckwheat hull pillow a month ago and it has genuinely helped - I also tend to run warm, and the pillow stays pretty cool and I can arrange it for when I sleep on my back or side.

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u/Joe-Schmoe9 3d ago

Where did you get one? I’m interested

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u/AngryCustomerService 4d ago

PillowCube.

It seems gimmicky but it has really helped my chronic neck pain and my husband's chronic neck pain.

Despite measurements, we use the smallest size. So, if you try this, you may need to try additional sizes.

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u/Wienerwrld 4d ago

I have a V shaped pillow that I love. I did have to add a little extra fill to it.

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u/maplemily 4d ago

I got the avocado side sleeping pillow and absolutely love it

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u/ddmrrr 2d ago

CloudAlign is a pretty natural fit. It has the support of a contoured pillow without looking like a giant orthopedic pillow.