If you struggle with lower back pain, you know how important it is to find the right support while you sleep. One often-overlooked factor is your pillow. The right pillow can help you sleep better and reduce pain.
Your pillow affects how your spine is aligned while you sleep. If your pillow is too high, too low, or too firm, it can put extra pressure on your back. Ideally, a pillow should keep the head level at the same height as that of the spine. As a thumb rule, you should never let your head go too far above or too far below your chest. This creates an unnatural alignment for your spine that can lead to chronic aches and pains and can cause permanent damage to the back muscles. For that matter, using a big squishy pillow isn’t a great idea either, as your head will be placed far too high.
A suitable pillow for back pain provides good support and spinal alignment can help in bulging disc or arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc. There are many types of pillows for back pain out there in the market that can help you get rid of lower back pain. In this blog, we’ll explore what to look for in a pillow that can help with lower back pain.
Types of Pillows
Some pillows are recommended for your pain relief:
Lumbar Support Pillows
Lumbar pillows tuck behind your back when you sit down in a chair or couch. There are two types of lumbar support - pillows and cushions. These are usually made of memory foam and are designed to support the lower back and are made in a curved, U-shaped or wedge-like shape to help your backrest more comfortably and in a supportive position. This lumbar support memory foam pillow is made of the best materials on the market and it is an ideal pillow for lower back pain. Sleepsia provides the strongest support for its users and provides relief from pain.
Half Moon Pillow
Sleepsia Half Moon Pillow is a great way to add comfort to your day. This pillow for lower back pain can be used for your legs, lumbar region, and feet while reading. Additionally, it can be used as a leg spacer if you can't quite reach it. Finally, the pillow can help support your back when you're on the couch or chair. Our knee support pillow is made from 100% pure memory foam, and shaped after years of research. It's true to size and created for optimum comfort in different positions.
Orthopedic Coccyx Pillow
One of the leading pillows for lower back pain is our Orthopedic Coccyx Pillow. The "Zero Pressure Tailbone Cutout" eases pressure and prevents discomfort while sitting. It also helps prevent painful contact with the seat cushion. The bottom part of the pillow offers relief for people with injuries to their spines or other parts of their bodies. This pillow is designed to help with your back pain and make sure it is taken care of. The pillow tapers in the front to help with your hips and the curve fits your chest for the best support possible.
Memory Foam Pillows
The memory foam pillows mold to the shape of your head and neck. They provide great support and can help maintain proper alignment. Pressure-relieving memory foam is made from Visco-elastic material that responds to the body heat to contour to the body; slightly indenting inwards to keep your body placed and resting comfortably in an ideal position. Most pillows that are labeled as orthopedic are made from memory foam.
Pillow Recommendation
If you are looking for an affordable and high quality pillow that suits your needs. Sleepsia brings a whole new range of different types of “feel good” memory foam and gel-infused pillows that can be very helpful in alleviating lower back pain. Our gel infused memory foam range of pillows are meant for extra ventilation and an enhanced odorless experience for that super comfy sleep.
Sleepsia’s multi use knee memory foam pillow is ultimate in relieving pressure and pain and offers great support to the knee, thigh and lower back. The hour-glass shape allows for a perfect placement between knees and the upwards thigh area.
Sleepsia coccyx cushions are the best-supporting pillows for the tailbone and lumbar area. Commonly referred to as tailbone pain or coccyx pain pillows, these are great in improving blood circulation to the leg, prevents herniated discs problems, heals injured discs, and gets rid of back pain due to pinched nerve roots.
Conclusion
Choosing the right pillow can make a big difference in managing lower back pain. Remember to consider your sleeping position, pillow firmness, and materials. It might take some trial and error to find the perfect pillow, but your back will thank you for it.