Orthopaedic pillows

Orthopaedic pillows - sleep better without pain and tension

If you sleep poorly, have a tense neck or experience pain in your head, neck and shoulders after getting up, an ergonomic pillow can help. A good pillow should support the body during the night as it regenerates, ensure a healthy posture for the cervical spine and not cause any additional problems. Therefore, choosing the right pillow is just as important as choosing the right mattress.

An ergonomic pillow can alleviate a variety of sleep problems and noticeably improve your sleep. With its special ergonomic shape, an ergonomically shaped neck support pillow promotes healthy and restful sleep. The head and neck area are anatomically correctly supported during sleep. The natural shape of the cervical spine is maintained during sleep without bending or overextending. This provides soothing relief for the back muscles, preventing painful tension.

At Matratzen Discount, you will find a large selection of ergonomic memory foam pillows, orthopaedic gel effect neck support pillows and comfort sleeping pillows in various shapes and heights from well-known brand manufacturers at particularly affordable prices.

Helpful for neck tension and pain after getting up:

Ergonomic pillows – shape and filling

Ergonomic neck pillows are not made from down or feathers, but from special foams – mostly gel foam, viscoelastic foam or memory foam. This makes them significantly more stable than conventional pillows and provides anatomically correct support for the cervical spine in every sleeping position.

The special foam allows for unique neck pillow designs. Orthopaedic pillows are available as wave-shaped neck support pillows, butterfly-shaped contour pillows, and pillows with an indentation for the head to sink into or with a bulge to support the neck.

The bulge is designed to fill the space between the head and shoulders during sleep, supporting the cervical spine in a healthy position. As this space varies depending on sleeping position and is smaller for back sleepers than for side sleepers, for example, neck support pillows are available with bulges of different heights. This allows the orthopaedic pillow to be individually tailored to the sleeping position and support requirements.

A gel effect neck support pillow is ideal for side and back sleepers. However, stomach sleepers and people who change their sleeping position during the night also benefit from the ergonomic advantages of a gel pillow.

Good to know: A gel pillow can also help with sleep problems such as snoring or sleep apnoea, as it prevents the airways from narrowing due to the cervical spine bending.

Tip for allergy sufferers: For people with a dust allergy, a gel pillow with anti-allergic filling and a washable pillowcase is recommended, which can be easily cleaned in the washing machine at 60°C and freed from allergens.

A gel neck support pillow is helpful for:

Headaches caused by tension
Tension pain in the neck, shoulder and upper back area
Sleep problems caused by an uncomfortable sleeping position
Snoring and sleep apnoea

Do you suffer from any of the above problems when you sleep? Then an ergonomic gel pillow can help alleviate your symptoms. However, health problems and the causes of pain should always be discussed with a doctor to rule out more serious conditions.

Ergonomically shaped gel pillows – suitable for every type of sleeper

To ensure you wake up in the morning without head and neck pain, your gel pillow must suit your sleep type and meet your individual requirements for comfort and support. The right pillow height is crucial.

Gel pillows for side sleepers

The side position is one of the most popular and common sleeping positions. Side sleepers are therefore particularly prone to tension pains. If you sleep on your side, it is important that the relatively large space between your shoulder and head is filled optimally. The gel pillow should be slightly higher or adjustable.

Gel neck support pillows for back sleepers

As the space between the back of the head and the mattress is not particularly large when lying on your back, a low neck support pillow is recommended for this sleeping position. Otherwise, the spine will bend in the neck area, which is one of the most common causes of tension and neck pain.

Gel neck pillows for stomach sleepers

A flatter pillow is also recommended for those who sleep on their stomach. Very few people sleep with their face in the pillow. Most people turn their head to the side, which already changes the anatomy of the spine. An additional elevation would only cause the spine to bend further.

Tip: Gel pillows with individual height adjustment are ideal. This allows the pillow to be adjusted to the preferred height and can continue to be used even if the sleeping position changes.

Are you tired of waking up exhausted every morning?

Visit our information centre – here you will find:

Guide to neck support pillows
Test winners and recommendations from Stiftung Warentest
Instructions on how to determine the correct height of your pillow

If you still have questions, our sleep experts will be happy to help you choose your new pillow. Online or in person at Matratzen Discount Outlet, the first port of call for high-quality mattresses, pillows, bedding and slatted frames at unbeatable prices.

How to determine the right pillow height for restful sleep

Who benefits from an ergonomic neck pillow?

Ergonomic pillows are particularly beneficial for people who sleep on their back or side, or who change position during the night. In these positions, it is almost inevitable that the neck will bend during sleep without additional support, which in turn promotes poor posture and a variety of complaints. In addition to muscular problems, snoring or sleep apnoea can also be caused by an incorrect pillow, as the airways are narrowed by an unnatural position of the neck.

Speaking of breathing: allergy sufferers with a house dust allergy should look for an anti-allergenic filling and a removable pillowcase that is ideally washable at 60°C when purchasing an ergonomic pillow. This way, allergy symptoms can also be alleviated with an ergonomic neck pillow.

An ergonomic pillow can be helpful for:

Tension in the neck muscles
Head, back or neck pain
Sleep problems due to discomfort
Snoring or sleep apnoea

If you suffer from any of these problems, an ergonomic pillow can help and significantly improve your sleep. However, health complaints and pain should always be clarified with a doctor.

Ergonomic pillows – certified for all sleeping positions

In order to wake up feeling refreshed and start the day without tension, your neck pillow must suit your sleep type and sleeping position.

Neck support pillows for side sleepers

Side sleepers usually need a slightly higher pillow, as the space between the head and shoulder is more pronounced than when lying on your back. The pillow should therefore not be too flat in order to provide optimal support when sleeping on your side.

Ergonomic pillows for back sleepers

A lower neck support pillow is recommended for back sleepers. If the pillow is too high, the spine is overextended, which can cause tension and pain.

Stomach sleeper neck pillow

If you sleep on your stomach, you should make sure that your spine is not overextended by your pillow. Therefore, a very flat neck support pillow or a pillow with an indentation is generally recommended for stomach sleepers.

Orthopaedic neck pillow with two heights

If you are unsure about the height of the pillow or are someone who changes position during sleep, then an ergonomic pillow with two different heights is a good choice. These pillows have two different height curves, allowing you to change the height of the pillow by simply turning it over.

Are you tired of waking up with tension, back pain or headaches?

Visit our information centre – here you will find:

Guide to neck support pillows
Test winners and recommendations from Stiftung Warentest
Instructions on how to determine the correct height of your pillow

If you still have questions, our sleep experts will be happy to help you choose your new pillow. Online or in person at Matress Discount Outlet, the first port of call for high-quality mattresses, pillows, bedding and slatted frames at unbeatable prices.