Waking up grumpy seems to be the bane of most side sleeper’s existence. Either you sleep too much from trying to get enough sleep to make up for the lost sleep, or you’re not sleeping enough because you’re constantly waking up to adjust your pillows for side sleepers. As if it is not bad enough to see your family frown when you walk into the room in the morning, there are serious health risks involved with sleeping too much or too little.
According to recent sleep studies, you can suffer heart problems, develop diabetes, have persistent headaches, or constant back pain from oversleeping. And for those that suffer from insomnia and tend to wander the house at night, your memory and equilibrium can be affected.
You’re more prone to over-eat when you cannot sleep, which leads to weight issues. Sleeping on your side with the average—run of the mill—off the shelf pillow can lead to soreness, neck pain, and chronic back problems, so what can you do? Purchase Pillows for Side Sleepers.
Finally manufacturers have discovered that a flat pillow does not work for everyone, they’re making Pillows for Side Sleepers. Some pillow producers have also discovered that the same people that sleep on their sides are the same people that suffer from allergies that can cause sleep apnea.
The Serenity Rejuvenation Pillow with organic buckwheat or millet hull pillows are ideal for side sleepers with allergies. They are a higher-priced pillow sold through Amazon.com for $79.95, but they are well-worth the expense. People that have purchased this pillow will not be returning to the run of the mill pillow.
The Side Sleeper adjustable pillow from Hammacher.com, selling for $39.95, is ideal for those that suffer from Fibromyalgia. It is made with 3-memory foam inserts that allow the user to set their own pillow height. If you have chronic muscle and nerve pain caused by Fibromyalgia, you’re aware that sleep can add more pain to a condition that is constant.
You want to find the perfect pillow to accommodate those sore muscles and allow you to sleep with your body in a straight line. The side sleeper adjustable will serve both purposes by giving your shoulder and arm relief from the weight of your body and keeping your head in-line with your back.
The Micromax Side Sleeper is a little more expensive–$59.95—than the adjustable pillow; however, it includes a set of two, with 100-percent cotton covers made from 233-thread count fabric. Unlike most of the other side sleeper pillows, they do have to be spot cleaned and cannot be placed in the washer.
People that love a “squishy” pillow will love the Slumber Care Neck Pillow Side Sleeper. It supports the head to keep the back aligned properly and cradles the shoulder for ease of sleeping. It helps to relieve those pressure points that cause sensitivity and pain in the neck and shoulder area. The Slumber Side Sleeper is sold through Bed and Bath for as low as $39.95. The price may vary.
The Charter Side Sleeper Pro is perhaps what some people would describe as a weird or funny-shaped pillow but it fits those that have to scrunch their pillow around their body to get the same effect for the face and head that they have for their shoulder and back. It’s a 16 by 22 by 5-inch pillow sold through MaryMaxim.com for $22.99. It is an odd shape; however, do you want comfort or looks? Most people opt for comfort and looks for a pillow is rather like lipstick on a pig, it serves no purpose.
If you’re looking for a side sleeper pillow that doubles as a medically serviceable pillow, Ameds.com has the right pillow for all your needs. It’s designed to not only relieve neck, back, and alignment problems, but also has an area that allows for a CPAP mask to fit. Many people that have Sleep Apnea will find this pillow a good fit for their needs and the equipment they might need to sleep on their sides and sleep comfortably.
Regardless of your needs, there are Pillows for Side Sleepers.
