Your Pillow Might Be Causing Your Neck Pain

When people think about better sleep, they think about the mattress. Fair enough. But there's another piece that gets overlooked almost every time.

Your pillow can account for up to 30% of your support while you sleep.

If you wake up with a stiff neck or tight shoulders, your pillow might be the reason.

Too high, too flat, or just right?

• Pillow too high: your neck bends upward all night.
• Pillow too flat: your neck bends downward.
• The right height: your head, neck and spine rest in one neutral line.

The right height depends on how you sleep.

Match your pillow to your sleep position

• Side sleepers usually need more loft to fill the space between the ear and the shoulder.
• Back sleepers often do best with a medium loft that supports the natural curve of the neck.
• Stomach sleepers tend to need a thinner pillow so the neck isn't cranked upward.

Your mattress matters here too. A softer mattress lets your shoulder sink in, which changes the pillow height you need. That's why we look at your pillow and mattress together.

A complete sleep system

The goal isn't just a new mattress. It's a complete sleep system: mattress, adjustable base, pillows, sheets and protection, all working together for your body.

At Snooze Mattress in Parker, our Sleep Coaches will help you find a pillow that fits your sleep position and your mattress. Bring your questions.

We've Got Sleep Down to a Science.