Neck Support Pillows

Neck pain can be excruciating and very tiresome. You wake up in the morning and you find that the slightest twist in your neck  causes a sharp pain that feels like a knife was stuck in your neck. Holding your head in one position all day will only tire you out.

 Besides doing neck pain exercises to strengthen and limber the muscles of the neck. The way you position yourself and your pillow are vital in avoiding a sore neck in the morning.

• Your head should not be at an angle on the pillow. This will definitely strain your neck and make your neck stiff in the morning.
• Try to be consistent in how you position yourself at night. If you prop your head up with 2 pillows make sure to do that every night.
• If you wake up in the middle of the night and get up, make sure when you go to bed to go back to your familiar position
• If you need to use pillows to help with your positioning in bed
• Don’t sleep on your stomach because of the strain that it puts on your back and stomach muscles.
• Finding the best pillow for neck pain is important. Try using a neck pillow or a contour neck pillow that is designed specifically for neck support
• Foam memory pillows are designed for neck support.
• A good mattress will also help.

Now you can treat headaches using a natural and proven alternative to drugs or medication. The Headache Ice Pillo uses time-honored and medically recommended cold therapy in treating dull, moderate and severe headaches,like migraine and tension headaches.
Designed by a Headache Specialist
This pillow uses a unique, compact design to help relieve headaches by providing support to your neck while sleeping or resting. An anatomically designed, soft-frozen gel pack can be inserted into the pillow for added relief. Great for travel, reading or sleeping, this pillow also can provide relief from pinched nerves, stiffness, sprains, neck injuries or other traumas. The gel pack stores in your freezer until needed.
Clinically proven to relieve headaches, this pillow was shown to categorically help nearly 80% of uses.*

The CPAP Pillow is now available in 3 height levels. Most users will be comfortable using the standard height (4″) Lighter patients or those that prefer a thin pillow should choose our new low profile model. Heavier, larger patients or anyone that prefers a thicker pillow should choose our high profile model. The high profile pillow comes fitted with a custom, larger pillow case with an attached hose tether to keep CPAP hose apparatus away from the patient





The redesigned Contour CPAP Pillow (formerly Contour CPAP Multi-Mask Sleep Aid) boasts a more cushioned and supportive molded foam base plus a dual fabric design. The silky, quilted material follows the pillow’s contours so your CPAP mask and shoulders easily glide over these areas as you move throughout the night, while your head is cushioned by soft velour. This sleep apnea pillow promotes proper support and contact free CPAP use. The pillow cover easily zips off for washing and additional covers are available individually or with our accessory kit.

The Contour CPAP Pillow Improves:
• ‘PAP’ Ease of use
• Sleep Comfort
• ‘PAP’ Compliance
• Neck support and spine alignment
• Airway alignment
The Contour CPAP Pillow Reduces:
• Mask leaks
• Pressure on mask and face
• Mask discomfort

When the spinal canal narrows in the neck the result is cervical spinal stenosis. When this occurs the nerve roots that make up the spinal cord is squeezed and twisted causing pain and irritation. This also affects the cervical spine which can cause pain in the arms and legs.
Cervical spinal stenosis usually occurs in people over 50, due to the over work of ligaments and cartilage.
Symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis are stiffness and numbness in limbs, problems with balance and possible incontinence. Medicine can usually control the mild cases of cervical spinal stenosis, whereas surgery may be needed for severe cases.

If you spend a good deal of time in front of a computer or even a TV then your neck is bound to get sore. There are many things that can help with a sore neck but one of the best is to give your self a neck massage.

I know that it sounds strange to give your self a massage but it can be done and I am sure that there is times when no one is around to rub your neck. So get some massage oil and loosen your collar.

It doesn’t matter which side you start your neck massage. Put one hand firmly on the back of your neck and with a slow deliberation pull the hand and then push the hand back and forth for about 4 times. Now try it with the other hand. You may have to put some more oil on your hands at this point.

Now cup one your hands and push the fingertips into the sides of the neck. The pressure that you put should depend on how sore your neck is. Now continue to push your fingertips as you move from one side of the neck to another. Do these steps several times. Make sure to apply pressure evenly across the neck. This should relieve the neck pain.

At this point you should feel the muscles loosen in your neck.

The best thing about this massage is you can do it almost anywhere (it will even work without the massage oil)

If you have ever played football or any other contact sports you may have had neck muscle spasms. It is a cramp in your neck where your neck muscles can’t contract. Besides sports, neck muscle spasms can be caused by poor posture, sleeping in an uncomfortable position or stress.

*If you have vomiting and fever along with the stiff neck, see your doctor immediately.*

• There are many ways to relieve the pain of neck muscle spasm
• Stretching is good unless the pain is too uncomfortable to move
• Getting a massage is good for the muscles whether you have spasms or not.
• Apply ice to the sore area
• Try over the counter anti-inflammatory medicine
• If all else fails see your doctor

Another term that is similar to neck muscle spasms is a Burner which is an injury to one or more nerves between your neck and shoulder, there is a burning or tingling feeling between your neck and shoulder. Commonly found among those playing contact sports.

Waking up in the morning with a stiff neck is one sure fire way to ruin your day. You will spend the rest of the day trying to work the stiffness out only to get a headache for your troubles. You can certainly do without that pain in the neck. But what prevents a stiff neck?

Maybe we should ask what causes a stiff neck to find the prevention. Some of the main causes of a stiff neck are:

Sleeping on your stomach or sleeping with your head twisted will definitely strain those neck muscles by morning.

Solution: Always sleep on your back and make sure that you have a pillow that will support your neck.

Opening a window will cause not only a draft but also a cold and sore neck.

Solution: This is easy close the window or make sure that your neck is covered.

Sitting in front of a computer all day with your neck stuck in one position certainly won’t help.

Solution: Always take a break on a regular basis while working on a computer.

You may not think that your posture is that bad, but if you slouch when you sit down or if you hang your head while you walk this may cause a stiff neck.

Solution: Check your posture in a mirror. Stand up straight and don’t slouch.

Whiplash is a common term that refers to an injury to the neck. But what is whiplash?

Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by sudden movement of the neck muscles. Some of the more common injuries associated with whiplash are: car accidents, bicycle accidents or from falling off a ladder.

Common symptoms of whiplash are an aching neck and back, tingling in the legs and arms and sometimes headaches. These symptoms might not show up until a few days later. X-rays are used to diagnose whiplash.

Medication such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle pain killers are used to ease the discomfort of whiplash. The most common sign of a whiplash victim is the use of a cervical collar which protects the neck from sudden movements.

Therapy is also used extensively for whiplash as well as traction and exercises.

The consequences of whiplash can be a few days of pain to a lifetime of constant pain.

Too much stress in life will lead to many illnesses and disorders, including neck pain. When you are stressed out the muscles in your neck tense up and tend to stay that way till the stress goes away. Not only are your muscles strained but this also produces headaches. If you are constantly under stress the muscles of your neck will be strained and very sore.

What can you do about your neck pain?
If you deal with the stress then the neck pain will be alleviated. There are various neck pain exercises and stress management techniques that you can try. And if that doesn’t do the trick then you probably should seek medical advice.