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OK, you've consulted with your chiropractor about buying a mattress and have gone to test each of the styles and brands. The new purchase is home and placed on your frame, but what do you do with your head? The mattress may help your back, but if you have the wrong pillow, it can have the opposite effect. Using the independent site again, we have data from over 7,150 different resources covering the full spectrum of bed pillow styles. One glaring result of the data is that the more expensive pillows often donotbring better comfort.
Owner Satisfaction
The graph below shows that just about all bed pillow styles have decent owner satisfaction ratings. According to the website, memory foam pillows are near the bottom here but there are specific memory foam brands that score much better. Latex 88% Buckwheat 85% Down alternative 85% Polyester 83% Cotton 83% Down 82% Water-based 81% Memory Foam 74% Feather 74% Micro bead 68% Pillow Firmness
Below the chart shows the overall results in regards to the firmness level of each pillow style. A specific brand or model may score different than these broad results. A firm pillow offers more support than a softer one. If you are looking for a good compromise between support and softness, check out the styles in the middle. Cotton Buckwheat Micro bead Memory foam Latex Polyester Water-based Feather Down alternative Down FirmerSofter Sleeping Positions
The way in which you sleep is extremely important in choosing a type of pillow. People who sleep on their back or side need more "loft" or height to keep their spine, neck and head aligned, whereas stomach sleepers need less. Side sleepers usually look for softer pillows than back sleepers. Stomach sleepers go softer than both. Pillow Types Summary
Latex
This pillow is a good compromise between soft and firm. It holds its shape well and is both durable and long lasting. It could have a smell at first and can be a bit expensive.
Buckwheat
This style is durable and supportive. It can be too firm and heavy. Experimentation is required to find the level to suit individual preference and it can be noisy. It also tends toward the expensive side.
Down Alternative / Gel
This pillow type gives you the feel of down without the allergies. It is easy to care of and the price is fair. It may not provide adequate support for some and has had clumping issues.
Polyester
This pillow is durable, inexpensive and easy to take care of. It can develop hollow spots and clumps over time. Water-based
This style is fully adjustable in terms of height and firmness. It automatically contours to your head. You will need to play with it to find the right level and it can be heavy when filled.
Down
This pillow is lightweight, durable, extremely soft and very good for side sleepers. It can be expensive and is a problem for those with allergies. There may be an odor at first and you will have to occasionally shake the pillow out to avoid clumping.
Cotton
This pillow is allergy-free and offers good support. It tends to flatten over time and can be a little firm for some people.
Memory foam
This style is becoming more and more affordable. It is also a good pillow for those looking for a combination of softness and support. These pillows do take some time for people to get used to them though.
Feather
This pillow is lightweight, soft, durable and fairly priced. Like the down pillows, it needs to be shaken out regularly and some of the quills can poke you as you sleep.
Micro bead
This type offers support but can be too firm. They also tend to not last long.
One type of pillow that was not in this survey is the millet pillow. It is filled with small, smooth and round organic millet hulls that offer gentle, flexible support. They adapt easily to the contours of your shoulders, neck and head. Not only are they hypoallergenic they offer you a relaxing night's sleep by relieving pain in your back, neck and shoulders. This is the type of pillow that I use and prefer. And you thought it was just putting your head down…There is a lot to think about when choosing a pillow. For further information about this topic, please contact Dr. Lynn Kerew directly at mailto:drlynn@lynnkerew.com" drlynn@lynnkerew.com or visit her website at .
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