Adjustable Pillows: Comfort and Support for Better Sleep
Have you ever tossed and turned at night, wishing you could find a comfortable position?
Sometimes, the average pillow just doesn’t cut it. But don’t worry. Today, you can find specialised pillows that you can tailor to your body and needs, such as the height adjustable pillow.
Keep reading to discover what height-adjustable memory foam pillows are and explore science-backed insights into how they can truly make a difference.
What is an Adjustable Pillow?
An adjustable pillow is a versatile sleep accessory designed to provide comfort and support tailored to your personal needs. Perfect if you find the average ergonomic pillow not quite right.
These pillows usually feature removable layers or adjustable mechanisms that allow you to edit the height and firmness.
Comfort is a big draw to these pillows, but they also offer additional health benefits, like neck and spine alignment. This further improves sleep quality and allows you to wake up without persistent aches and pains.
Seeya, groggy mornings!
Height Adjustable Pillows - An Overview
Height-adjustable pillows are a subcategory of adjustable pillows. They allow you to add or remove layers for unmatched comfort and support.
Typically, these layers or panels are made from specialised materials. The best option is to use memory foam, which adds even more support by moulding your body and distributing stress from your pressure points.
The Groove 2.0 is made from 100% shredded PU memory foam at 50D with a quilted Jacquard polyester and bamboo cover.
It even has four removable layers, allowing you to take control of your rest and find the ideal sleeping position—while also reducing shoulder, back, and neck pain and tension headaches.
These benefits come from being able to control the pillow's loft and, ultimately, a healthy spinal alignment as you snooze.
How Do Adjustable Memory Foam Pillows Work for Neck Pain?
Adjustable memory foam pillows work for neck pain by keeping your neck and spine in alignment without being twisted or at an awkward angle.
This is because they have an ergonomic shape and supportive materials and can be adjusted to the right height.
Since you can edit the pillow to your body’s needs and comfort, you can achieve greater support than a one-size-fits-all option.
Neck pain can be caused by a range of issues, including stress, ageing, and sleep problems (Kazeminasab et al., 2022). So, improving your sleep with an adjustable pillow is critical for less pain.
Adjustable Memory Foam Pillows for Side Sleepers
An adjustable memory foam pillow for side sleepers is an excellent idea. That’s right — these pillows aren’t only for back sleepers!
Side sleepers often need additional neck support to keep their heads and spines aligned. Normal pillows don’t always offer enough firmness or the right shape to cradle their heads and necks while sleeping on their sides.
With a height-adjustable memory foam pillow, you can maintain a better side sleeping position without having to train yourself to stay in one fixed posture. You also alleviate any potential neck and shoulder pain and get better sleep quality. Can’t beat that!
How Do Adjustable Memory Foam Pillows Work for Back Pain?
Adjustable memory foam pillows also help back pain by allowing you to personalise the pillow's height and firmness, which contributes to proper spinal and neck alignment.
Back pain while sleeping is usually caused by an awkward position, poor spinal alignment, or an unsupportive pillow or mattress. The pain can lead to trouble moving during the day, poor sleep quality, and frequent sleep disturbances (Alsaadi et al., 2010).
Adjustable pillows tackle these problems by keeping you in a comfortable yet healthy position, perfect for your needs. They also help to reduce pressure on the lower back, as your head and neck are more supported.
Optimising the pillow's height to your body is critical when reducing pain and promoting sound sleep.
Are Adjustable Pillows Worth It?
Yes, adjustable pillows are worth it because they come with tangible health benefits, such as more comfort, better sleep, and less shoulder, neck, and back pain.
In the short term, you’ll fall asleep without aches and wake up pain-free. You’ll also experience better sleep, getting a full eight hours without frustrating tossing and turning.
The benefits also extend into the long term. You’ll have fewer days with pain, more energy in the day, a better range of movement, and an overall improvement in your posture.
These advantages are particularly key for those with neck, back, or shoulder pain. Chronic pain affects not only the body but also the mind. Alleviating the negative impacts is life-changing.
Let’s face the elephant in the room — adjustable pillows have a higher initial cost.
Buying one of these is an investment in your health that pays off in health benefits over time.
Plus, if you’re experiencing pain and poor sleep, you won’t have to buy painkillers or sleep supplements like melatonin anymore.
Final Thoughts on Adjustable Pillows
Height-adjustable memory foam pillows are a classic example of modern innovation assisting age-old problems. Humans have experienced aches and pains since the dawn of time, but today, you don’t have to accept them as reality.
So, whether you’re looking for less pain or want to personalise your bed set-up, an adjustable pillow could be in your future.
The Groove 2.0 is a height-adjustable memory foam pillow with four adjustable panels that ensure effective pain relief. Whether you’re under 5’4” or over 5’11”, this pillow can work for you.
Learn more about the Groove 2.0 here.
REFERENCES
- Alsaadi, S.M., McAuley, J.H., Hush, J.M. and Maher, C.G. (2010). Prevalence of sleep disturbance in patients with low back pain. European Spine Journal, 20(5), pp.737–743. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-010-1661-x.
- Kazeminasab, S., Nejadghaderi, S.A., Amiri, P., Pourfathi, H., Araj-Khodaei, M., Sullman, M.J.M., Kolahi, A.-A. and Safiri, S. (2022). Neck pain: global epidemiology, trends and risk factors. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, [online] 23(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04957-4.