Therapeutica Ergonomic Cervical Pillow for Neck Pain Relief, Average, WH

I’ve only been using this for 5 nights, purchased out of exhaustion and days on end of pain, was looking for a literal miracle & this might be it. I have a collapsing c-spine after a few rounds of spinal cord tumors, a C5 compression fracture, radiculopathy, neuropathy, the whole nine yards. Suffice it to say, I know neck pain. I’m a back and side sleeper so I was worried about how this pillow would function sleeping on my side since you have to use one of the smaller side sections. This pillow holds my head up like no other, it’s fully supportive. I slept for 10 hours straight last night and woke up with less pain for the first time in two weeks. I do wish it came with a 100% cotton pillowcase, but I might sew something. So far, I’m very impressed. I really need something that supports my head and holds it in the right place so that it doesn’t tip or backwards and this fits the bill completely. I would recommend this to anyone I care about.

I have ONLY used this style Therapeutica pillow for almost 25 years. I used to drive my mom to her chiropractor and he sold them. His staff would measure to ensure correct fit. Both my mom and the chiropractor are long gone... so I am very happy that the Therapeutica is sold on Amazon. The 5 year guarantee is accurate... these pillows hold up. Throughout the 90s I tried many other "ergonomic" pillows, some double the price, and none worked well or lasted. This one does. I was replacing it about every 4 or 5 years until the past few years... now I choose to replace about every 3 or 3 1/2 years because after an injury, I don't want to wait until it gets too soft... but that is just because I have medical issues. For years I used the "average" but after the injury that size did not seem to support my neck and I switched to the large and it is perfect. I hope they never stop making this pillow because it maintains a quality of life for me! p.s. Although mostly great reviews... there were some bad ones. I want to address a few of those issues. Everyone's body is different. This is a comfortable but firm pillow. That is not for everyone, just like bed softness/firmness varies... so does what works in pillows. The incredible support of this pillow comes from the unique shape. However, this takes some getting used to AND proper alignment. There can be a temptation to be a little lazy sometimes and roll over and be out of alignment with the pillow and not correct it. Don't do it. Consciously align yourself with each position change... it is like you are training yourself and it becomes very natural... second nature. So the person who woke too much because they frequently switched from side to side and hitting the middle dip in the process... they might have gotten used to it or maybe the pillow is not for them. I don't consider myself a light or heavy sleeper. So that might make a difference, I don't know. But for me... it became very natural to realign when I change position during sleep. I can feel just enough consciousness/awareness to realign, but not so much that it disturbs my sleep. Regarding the review that had a gross used pillow in a Mac box... don't know who re-sold that but it definitely did NOT come from the manufacturer... Core Products has always been professional. Regarding the pic where it is all torn up... what the h??? I don't know how that could even happen. I use the thermal fitted cover that comes with pillow. I gently remove and wash it periodically. Over that, I use a pillow protector that is changed every time I change the regular pillow case. I have NEVER had one of these pillows disintegrate or fall apart. So for the person who posted a pic of a badly damaged pillow... I am not sure how that happened but I suggest you contact the company for a replacement. The only time I ever had to contact them, their customer service was professional. The company had been bought out. Core Products had made some changes in material based on technology advancements. But I was feeling like the support wasn't lasting. They insisted their testing showed that it still held up, but they honored my request for a replacement. In hindsight... I will say it was probably me that changed. It was after my injury and, as I mentioned above, I changed size and that gave me the support and elevation I needed. But dealing with the company that one time, it was nice getting old-fashioned customer service... being able to reach the same person and not a call center. They were respectful and responsive. Hope this helps! And hope the pillow works well for you!

I'm both a side and back sleeper and started to get pain in my neck about 1.5 years ago. I've bought 6+ pillows trying to find the pillow that would alleviate the pain. Finally I ordered the Therapeutica pillow. It wasn't immediate. It took like 2 months to get used to it, but now I love it and my neck pain went away! I couldn't believe it! After so many pillows, I finally found the one that works. I love this pillow. On a different note, I also tried their travel pillow, but that didn't work for me. So now I vacuum seal the standard pillow and travel with it.

you must measure you neck as they state to purchase the correct size. The below is awesome for back sleepers. It is exact perfect alignment, feels very comfortable in that alignment. I've tried several other alignment pillows but this one is seems to be exact. I'm a slide sleeper, which they accommodate for that too...however I find the side area pillow a bit small. I have a queen bed and when I turn to on my side to lay my head in the correct spot, my body is on the edge of the bed to fall out. I can't move pillow over as my husband and his pillow is there. Also, I don't like having to think about wear to lay my head when I'm turning over in my sleep. I just want to turn, and not have to wake to position my head in the exact pillow placement. I hope that makes sense. The side sleeping area they give is pretty perfect too, would like it a tad wider. It also really accommodates for the shoulder. I really needed that. Overall pretty good. The pillow comes with instructions and they are true. There is a getting used period.

Have you ever wanted to ask yourself "Am I lying down correctly on my 100$ pillow?" Have you wanted to wake up in more pain because you rolled off the pencil thin back support that you must remain perfectly balanced on at all times? If so, this is the perfect pillow for you! This pillow feels, at best, perfectly neutral in terms of comfort when you lie down on it correctly. It's not uncomfortable or comfy, simply letting you lie down as though you weren't using a pillow at all. The issues begin when you aren't perfectly situated on their strange contraption of a head rest, and either too much or too little of your neck is touching the neck brace. After a few minutes, you'll finally begin to realize you are off by a centimeter and will start to ache. When you finally manage to hone in on where you should be and fall asleep, the real trouble begins. I got this pillow to help me stay asleep and stay comfortable in said sleep, because I frequently roll around when sleeping poorly. This pillow decides to make that even more so an issue, because if you roll off in the night, your shoulders are in trouble. I woke up with a horrible pain in my left shoulder, the kind that I've not had with any other pillow, and it's pretty clear why. Half of my body was supported by the pencil thin back support and the other half wasn't. This pillow might work if it had been designed with any thought in mind for people who don't sleep like the dead, but it wasn't. This pillow is also severely overpriced for the quality of the memory foam used. It feels EXACTLY the same as some of the 40$ pillows I've tried, and if you can't feel the 60$ difference, that's an issue. I believe the reviews mentioning that the foam gave in after a couple of months, because it feels cheap. Just not worth it. Pretends to be a smart design simply because it's unique, but unique doesn't mean it's great. Considering the lack of clones of this design, probably says a lot about its 'effectiveness'.

I have slept on my pillow now for several weeks. I must say that while I am pleased with it and I haven't found a better pillow it's not perfect. I have 3 herniated disks in my neck from a serious car wreck a few years ago. I had been rolling up the edge of my standard pillow for a long time so that I could fall asleep a little easier but the pillow never stays rolled up where I need it and I was waking up with no feeling in my fingers. So I had been looking around for some kind of solution or replacement of my standard pillow, going to all sorts of bedding stores. Most of them even have those pillow rolls that are supposed to fit under your neck while you sleep. But I found them all to be much too soft so they don't have the firmness that I need. And even if it did work for me they aren't nearly thick enough to allow me to sleep on my side so my head would hang down at an angle, aggravating my neck problem. While perusing Amazon it occurred to me to search for a pillow here and I found this one. As I said I'm pleased with it and while I haven't found better it's still not perfect. In the center section where your neck and head rest while laying on your back the pillow is formed and shaped to give support to your neck. And while it's a little firmer than those neck pillows I mentioned earlier it's still not firm enough for me and I still wake up with no feeling in my fingers some times. I've taken to folding up a wash cloth and placing it between my neck and the pillow and so far that solution is having a positive effect. As for the thick sides of this pillow the xtra large sized pillow is the perfect height for my head when I'm sleeping on my side, so that much is terrific. But I've found that the pillow foam (probably due to the shear thickness of the foam) is too firm and I wake with the side of my face, jaw and some times even my teeth aching a bit. It may be that my face will just have to adjust. Or maybe the manufacturer could add a layer of pillow stuffing on top so that it's not so hard. I really like the concept of this pillow. The manufacturer is definitely on the right track, but it needs improvement. At least as far as my needs are concerned. 8/14/15 I'm editing my review to add some additional comments. I've sent 3 emails to the manufacturer for assistance and direction. The first email was ignored. After the second email (mentioning the lack of response from the first email) someone at Therapeutica responded, asking for additional details. The third email with the additional details has gone unanswered for 4 weeks now. No "We are researching the issue and will respond as soon as we can." Not even a "Go away, you bore us." Nothing. I'd take away another star from my rating but that's not fair to the pillow itself. Suffice it to say that while the pillow addresses the issues reasonably, the manufacturer has no concept of customer service.

I must admit....I was NOT a happy camper the first time I put my weary head on this weird looking thing called a pillow! It is NOT soft. IT is NOT puffy! It looks like no other pillow you've ever seen...actually I'm not sure they should even call it a pillow! So why did I pay an expensive price for something looking so strange, you might wonder? I was totally and completely desperate! I have struggled for years to find a comfortable way to sleep. A pillow that would allow me to stop tossing and turning all night and might ease my neck stenosis night time pain. This literally is the last pillow I hadn't tried that Amazon carried....so I gambled. The first night, I threw it in the floor after about an hour, disgusted and vowed to return it the next day! It laid there beside the bed for about a week....then an amazing thing...I took the time to READ the instructions inserted I the packaging! Imagine that...reading the instructins! I read the clearly stated fact that this "system" would take some time to get use to. I read about the benefits it might have in store and I thought ok, I'll try it again. It took me about three nights to really sleep well on it; however, since then, it's been the answer I've searched for ! This pillow system is constructed for your neck curve to be in its best position. It cradles the neck area just right as your head lowers into the cavity created for it. Our heads are quite heavy actually and need proper alignment to keep our muscles from tensing and overworking . Well, this is great and I soon began to fall asleep faster and faster....but I usually turn in the night to one side or the other...so how does that work? The only side I've been able to sleep on for years is my right...if I slept on my left..it only took minutes before my neck and shoulder are extremely painful. Each side of this system is created so that your neck and shoulders stay aligned when you sleep on your side. The sides do NOT sink down from the weight of your head and therefore hold your head in alignment at the proper height. This also keeps the pressure off of your shoulder and arm. You'll notice a slight ridge of foam around the side sections. That ridge, for lack of a better term, allows your neck the same needed support with slight indention for your heavy head. You are perfectly aligned and sleep like a baby! I'm now waking in the morning realizing that I've been asleep on my left side with absolutely no shoulder or neck pain! I cannot say enough ...this pillow system has allowed me to regain a good night's sleep once again. It hasn't cured my stenosis but it certainly will allow me to put off any surgical solutions for some time. I learned a lesson here...read the instructions ...not all help is instantaneous. I highly recommend this pillow system for anyone having neck and shoulder pain that causes you to toss and turn. It is worth every penny! Now....I do hide it in the closet when I make the bed...because ...it still just looks weird ! The only tiny issue I have is this...I use a satin regular case over it...and it obviously doesn't fit well or stay on...but that is so minor I almost didn't mention. So, hey, Therapeutica...get your designers right on this...we ladies know that sleeping on your back is a good anti-aging trick..but when our faces do hit the pillow...satin is best. What about a specially designed satin cover that would kick this baby up to not only therapeutic ...but an anti-aging beauty tool as well! You'll love this pillow...give it a try and READ the in closed information! Sleepy in Texas!

I've used this pillow for three weeks. I love side sleeping with the pillow. I like that it isn't heavy like a water pillow, I like not worrying that it will leak like , and it doesn't have to be drained and refill while traveling. However, I just reordered a water pillow (I've used them for many years). Reasons: This pillow is difficult to use on a Queen sized bed when you share the bed and your partner doesn't stay in one position all night. The pillow needs to be moved away from the edge of the bed so your knees don't hang off the side while side sleeping. To sleep on your other side, your knees will take up most of your partner's side. You would think that the solution is to shift the pillow, but that is not a good idea. When you move the pillow from side to side, you inadvertently turn the pillow slightly. Also, if you turn the pillow on purpose to get it out of the way of your partner, it will be non perpendicular to your body. The problem with this is that when you fall soundly asleep on your side, at some point you will roll on your back. When you do, your head and neck will not align properly in the trough created for it. There is a good chance that you will wake up with neck pain sever enough to cause you to visit your chiropractor. Note: My child was given one of these pillows after an accident. The child reports that it has really helped and she doesn't wake up in the middle of the night. However, the child sleeps in a single bed. Also, If your partner puts his/her head on your pillow while you are laying on it, it will adjust your head. This "may" result in discomfort. Possible solutions: Don't sleep with someone or use only on a King sized bed. Don't let your partner lay on your pillow. I rated it a two because I really like side sleeping with it. However, a pillow should not cause pain.

Too expensive considering the material and manufacturing cost!

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I absolutely love this pillow! I have had neck issues for years. My traps were constantly rock solid and caused pain up the neck into headaches. I tried everything from physio, chiro, acupuncture. I saw this pillow recommended on a youtube video so I decided to give it a try. I have tried half a dozen pillows to fix my tight traps and sore neck prior and none worked. I can honestly say this was a life saver. I combined this pillow with a deep tissue massage and I noticed results in weeks! I will say, it comes pretty stiff and takes some getting use to, especially with the curve in the pillow which is intended to fit the proper curve of your neck. You have to sleep on your back for most of the night to get all the benefits but I do on occasion go to my side and the sides of the pillow are built to properly support your head. It mat take a few weeks to get adjusted but I will say that I can’t go back! I bring this pillow everywhere and its been a game changer for me.

I have gone through over 10 pillows trying to find one that doesn't destroy my neck sleeping on multiple angles. This pillow has completely changed my sleeping posture and my neck is better than ever. I wake up every morning now ready to go no issues at all. The support is like no other, this shape actually makes sense to the human body. The back and side are significantly different and lying on my back I feel 100% supported. Make sure you buy the correct size! Measure yourself like the instructions tell you online. I was on the upper limit of the average and it tells you to buy that size if you are, sizing up isn't recommended. There was no smell at all when I got mine. It comes with a nice fitted pillow case and can also fit in a standard sized one but I really like the pre fitted one. Super plump has not sagged at all. Highly recommend though not for everyone, if you sleep on your front this will kill yo

Very good quality. Great comfort. Very thoughtfully created. Thank you