The Queen of Neck Pillows

Sleeping with Arthritis in the Neck

Arthitis is one of those things alot of us eventually get. How we take care of ourselves plays a key role in the severity of degeneration. One great thing to slow the process of breakdown in the neck is using a neck pillow or cervical pillow.

Why you may ask?

The reason: keeping the cervical nerves free from interference will keep the neck working like it should! This is what a neck pillow does; it keeps the neck in alignment, keeping pressure off nerves. Giving the neck adequate support while you sleep is essential. We sleep half our life - so having a good neck pillow is very important.

Why are neck pillows so popular?

Neck pillows are made to help support our neck. The biggest postural mis alignment is forward head posture and loss of our normal cervical curvature. This sometimes comes with neck pain or neck mucle stiffness. The pain or muscle tightness may not present right away however. Either way, the cervical traction pillow can help improve that neck posture. The neck roll helps to mold your posture back into place. Putting a gentle stretch into the neck also helps to align the spine. You can see how this helps reduce pain also. If we take pressure off of nerves the neck will be pain free.

• Which neck pillow is right for my needs?
• Arc4life's cervical traction neck pillow
• If You Have Forward Head Posture, What Other Posture Might You Have?
• Traction V Pillow has multiple functions
• Neck Posture
• The Dreaded "Hunchback" - How To Correct That Area Of Your Upper Back That Pops Out And Looks Funny!

What is the best neck pillow to use after neck surgery?

One common question we get is "what neck pillow can I get for after surgery in the neck?" Our answer: "arc4life cervical traction neck pillow."

The reasons: 1st of all, it holds the neck in a good position. That's the main thing because especially after surgery you need the neck to stay in a stable and comfortable position. Doctors often recommend that after a surgery, you have to sleep on your back. This is often the case with a fusion type of surgery. For this reason alone, the arc4life cervical traction neck pillow is a good choice for using after neck surgery.

The "V"in the pillow tends to hold your neck in place, preventing one from rolling over or sleeping with your neck crooked.

The neck roll helps to improve and maintain the adequate cervical curvature when your on your back. If you roll to your side it keeps the head perfectly level.

The firmness of the traction pillow is medium meaning it's just right - not too soft and not too hard. Too soft sometimes doesn't give enough support and too firm can be uncomfortable. Comfort is a must to relax the neck and neck muscles especially after a neck surgery.

Lastly, the fact that it's two pillows in one. So many of us try pillow after pillow not finding the right one. 9 out of 10 people love the arc4life pillow but you never know, maybe it's not for you 100% of the time. Having two pillows in one basically gives you another option of something slightly different.

Additional Reading Resources:

• How to Treat a Stiff Neck
• FAQ's for the Arc4life cervical traction neck pillow
• I have been told by my Doctor that I need Neck Surgery...
• Natural Neck Pain Relief that Does Not Involve Surgery

"I Need A Firm Neck Pillow..."

The Tri Core family of pillows is the way to go. Another great pillow but definitely for those of us who like a harder pillow. One of the most common types of pillow someone is looking for: hard or soft. The TriCore firm pillow is the one for you if you like a neck pillow that's a little more firm. Keep in mind a neck pillow will be slightly more firm in the neck roll normally. They are built this way to maintain the neck roll to maintain your spinal curvature.
Additional Reading Resources:

• Tri Core Support Neck Pillow-America's #1 Pillow
• Choose the Best Neck Pillow for Better Sleep
• 6 weeks to Get A Better Night's Sleep Naturally
• Hot and Cold Therapy