'My neck pain is gone': This tension-taming Tempur-Pedic pillow is over 40% off
Waking up with neck and back pain is more common than you'd think, but that doesn't mean it's something you should deal with. Like any muscle strain, leaving this problem unaddressed can do more harm than good in the long run, and sleep experts say that investing in a contoured, ergonomic pillow can make a world of difference in how you feel when you wake up. In fact, this one from popular bedding brand Tempur-Pedic checks all of their boxes and is even doctor-recommended. Right now, it's a comfortable $58 at Amazon, down from $99 — that's over 40% off.
If you've ever shopped for pillows, especially ones that target certain areas, you already know that they often cost a pretty penny. This popular pick is a favorite among doctors and shoppers, so don't snooze on this deal — the price will surely go up again.
I spoke with three sleep professionals to find the best ways to help remedy back and neck pain since many shoppers (myself included) desperately need a solution. Each expert agreed that contoured pillows help most with this issue since they're specifically made to follow the natural curve of your neck and back. Dr. Brent Wells, a chiropractor based in Alaska, explained it best.
"Contour pillows, with this ergonomic design, seem better to accommodate the natural curvature of the cervical spine, thus offering enhanced support," Dr. Wells said, and based on his description, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Neck Pillow is just what the doctor ordered (no pun intended).
According to the brand, this pillow was made to relieve pressure and give each sleeper personalized support throughout the night. Once you wake up, it's supposed to return to its original shape, so you get to reap its full benefits when you use it again that night.
More than 2,600 Amazon shoppers can't say the support of this pillow is dreamy. Several gush over how much it's changed the game for them in the neck support department, and over 2,000 have been bought in the past month.
Pros 👍
"Great neck support," one five-star reviewer titled her detailed review. "I ordered the medium Tempur-Pedic neck pillow, and it has done the trick! [My] neck is supported. No pain, no headaches. It just takes a minute or two when getting ready to sleep to get situated. ... I'm just happy to wake up without my neck in knots!"
"My doctor recommended it for my neck problems and it works," one satisfied reviewer wrote. "[I have] less pain. Yes, it took a while to get used to, but it's good."
"People that sleep on back or side will LOVE this pillow," wrote one side sleeper. "I will let you know honestly, when I first got this thing I thought there was no way I would sleep on it. It was the most firm pillow I've ever laid my head on. But since I have had horrible neck and shoulder pain for years now, I knew I had to try something new. I didn't even want to, that's the funniest part! So I sucked it up and used it last night and wow. The support it gives to side and back sleepers is out of this world. My neck pain is gone with just one use. I am pretty amazed, can't even believe it. But I just needed someone to read this that is wondering if they should buy it. If you're a side or back sleeper, YES! Stomach sleeper, opt for the softer version that they offer."
Some shoppers even said they've noticed a difference, instantly — we're talking the next day. "Immediate pain relief in my neck after one night's sleep," this impressed shopper noted. "There is no smell to the pillow or airing out or fluffing up, period."
Cons 👎
"I wish this pillow came sized (standard/queen/king) so it would take up my whole sleeping side of the bed and I wouldn't have to move it when I rolled over," one customer noted. "But, this is the third pillow I purchased since we got our new bed and I'm finally happy and sleeping well."
Another shared a mixed review: "I was skeptical that this would help with my painful neck, but it has. [It] takes a little bit of getting used to from a traditional pillow. I only wish it was a little bit taller. I am a larger human and if I could order one about an inch or two taller, it would be perfect for me."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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