Pillow Profile: Different Types of Therapeutic Pillows

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Pillow Profile: Different Types of Therapeutic Pillows - reviews and guide

Also known as medical pillows, therapeutic pillows are often prescribed by doctors to be used during recovery period or as part of treatment for a certain physical ailment. Depending on the patient’s condition and sleeping habit, therapeutic pillows can be used to support the neck, lower back, tailbone or entire body. It can also give comfort to a person who sleeps in a particular position, such as pillows for side sleepers. Take a look at the different types of pillows some of which your doctor may recommend to you.

Neck Pillow

This type of pillow can be easily identified by its shape. Neck pillows are U-shaped pillows used to support the neck when sitting or driving for extended periods.

This pillow can also be used when traveling by plane or sitting in a bath tub. Neck pillows can be seen in spas, dental offices, and salons.

Lumbar Pillow

This round-shape pillow is used to support the lower back. Lumbar pillows are used by persons with chronic back pain or persons recovering from a back surgery. Unlike pillows for side sleepers, these pillows can be used when sitting at a desk and for sleeping in a starfish and soldier (lying on the back) position. Lumbar pillows can be used in conjunction with other types of pillows such as neck pillow and tail bone pillow.

Anti-reflux Pillow

Persons with medical problems such as acid reflux can use anti-reflux pillows when sleeping.

These wedge-shaped pillows are usually 3 feet long with a high and low ends. The high end must be placed at the head of the bed which keeps the head of the person elevated. Anti-reflux pillows are disposable and for one patient use only.

Tail bone pillow

Also known as donuts, tail bone pillows are used to support the tail bone area of a person with a broken tail bone or hemorrhoid. High quality tail bone pillows are stuffed with visco-elastic memory foam that has greater density than normal foams. It provides excellent contouring and regains shape instantly. Other tail bone pillows are stuffed with gel or inflated to reduce pressure when sitting.

Side Sleeper Pillow

If you are always sleeping on your side, you must be using a side sleeper pillow to prevent circulation problems. This type of therapeutic pillow has a facial cradle and allows proper alignment of shoulder, neck, and arm. Side sleeper pillows are used just like regular pillows. These pillows are available in department stores and online stores at affordable prices.

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