Side Sleeper Pillows
Side sleeper pillows are basically the pillows which made to support side sleepers. They comes in various types and prices depending on the design of producers. Some are designed to solve backpain problem. Some are for neckpain problems and some are just a comfortable reasons only. Match your need with side sleeper pillows that manufacturers offer you to ensure that the you receive the most value from money you spend |
Which types of side sleepers you are?
Are you one of the side sleepers? Research shows that around two third of world populations are side sleepers. There's no clear reasons for such a huge number. We can assume that people don't feel secure to expose the whole body to the air when they sleep on the back. While lying on stomach is extremely uncomfortable. Therefore, sleeping on side seem to be the best posture.
You might think all side sleepers are the same position. It is actually still a few types of side sleepers. Each type causes different problem if you stay in the same posture everynight for a long time. Check out which type of side sleepers you are so you will know what is your possible problem and choose the side sleeper pillows properly.
Yearners
Side sleepers who sleep on one side with body straight or almost straight and both arms in front of body. This position is the best for side sleepers but it can possibly give you a neck pain.
Log
Side sleepers who sleep on one side with body straight or almost straight and both arms down. This position may give you an arm or shoulder pain especially on the side that support your weight.
Foetus
Side sleepers who sleeping on one side with the whole body curled up. This position may give you a backpain and some other parts of your body depending on other factors such as current pillow etc.
How to choose side sleeper pillows
Side sleeper pillows are specific types of pillow design to support or solve your sleeping problem. Therefore, the most important factors to choose side sleeper pillows is to make sure the pillow design can really solve the problem. Then, consider prices and other factors. There are various types of side sleeper pillows in the market. They can be in a normal pillow shape with some special design. They can be in a U shape to block your spine and back in a good position. Choose and try before you buy. |
Determine whether they can support your body and can really solve your body problem.