Need new pillows, any recommendations?

[SpAmRaY]

So I use two pillows at night and they are both worn out, I've been having lots of aches and pains in my neck so I'm hoping its partially due to those.

Anyone have any good recommendations on decent pillows and/or what to look for? I'd rather not spend anymore than I have to 

Keyboard pillows are not an option 

[Moosecraft]

We have these foam like pillows sold under the Tempur brand which are really ****ing awesome

[iri]

i use buckwheat pillows.

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

TempurPedic pillows can feel like bricks sometimes, especially when they're cold...

Any preference on pillow type? Feather pillows or fluffy-synthetic-cottony-stuff pillows?

Or you can try one of those cloud pillow things you see on TV, the ones with the foam bead things...

[SpAmRaY]

i use buckwheat pillows.

I've always wanted to try those.

TempurPedic pillows can feel like bricks sometimes, especially when they're cold...

Any preference on pillow type? Feather pillows or fluffy-synthetic-cottony-stuff pillows?

Or you can try one of those cloud pillow things you see on TV, the ones with the foam bead things...

I'm clueless on pillows I've just always used whatever we had 

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

i use buckwheat pillows.

I've always wanted to try those.

TempurPedic pillows can feel like bricks sometimes, especially when they're cold...

Any preference on pillow type? Feather pillows or fluffy-synthetic-cottony-stuff pillows?

Or you can try one of those cloud pillow things you see on TV, the ones with the foam bead things...

I'm clueless on pillows I've just always used whatever we had 

In that 'case' (pun intended), tell your wife you need new pillows and leave the decision making up to her.

Best advice I can give you...

[SpAmRaY]

i use buckwheat pillows.

I've always wanted to try those.

TempurPedic pillows can feel like bricks sometimes, especially when they're cold...

Any preference on pillow type? Feather pillows or fluffy-synthetic-cottony-stuff pillows?

Or you can try one of those cloud pillow things you see on TV, the ones with the foam bead things...

I'm clueless on pillows I've just always used whatever we had 

In that 'case' (pun intended), tell your wife you need new pillows and leave the decision making up to her.

Best advice I can give you...

That's how I got stuck with the ones I have now 

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

i use buckwheat pillows.

I've always wanted to try those.

TempurPedic pillows can feel like bricks sometimes, especially when they're cold...

Any preference on pillow type? Feather pillows or fluffy-synthetic-cottony-stuff pillows?

Or you can try one of those cloud pillow things you see on TV, the ones with the foam bead things...

I'm clueless on pillows I've just always used whatever we had 

In that 'case' (pun intended), tell your wife you need new pillows and leave the decision making up to her.

Best advice I can give you...

That's how I got stuck with the ones I have now 

  indeed...

Have you tried sleeping without a pillow? There have been many times when I start getting neck/back pain from sleeping the wrong way, and usually after one night of sleeping COMPLETELY FLAT with no pillows the pain will diminish. Not sure if it works for everyone, as some people probably find sleeping without any pillows uncomfortable.

[fohat.digs]

Personally, I hate tall pillows, they kill my neck. Nothing is worse than hard foam pillows.

I buy small cheap pillows at Wal-Mart, bring them home, and put them on the floor under a large heavy box for at least 24 hours before using them. They last for a year or less before they get too lumpy to use, I run them in the clothes dryer about once a month.

See how weird I am? Don't take my advice or you will grow up to be a freak.

[SpAmRaY]

i use buckwheat pillows.

I've always wanted to try those.

TempurPedic pillows can feel like bricks sometimes, especially when they're cold...

Any preference on pillow type? Feather pillows or fluffy-synthetic-cottony-stuff pillows?

Or you can try one of those cloud pillow things you see on TV, the ones with the foam bead things...

I'm clueless on pillows I've just always used whatever we had 

In that 'case' (pun intended), tell your wife you need new pillows and leave the decision making up to her.

Best advice I can give you...

That's how I got stuck with the ones I have now 

   indeed...

Have you tried sleeping without a pillow? There have been many times when I start getting neck/back pain from sleeping the wrong way, and usually after one night of sleeping COMPLETELY FLAT with no pillows the pain will diminish. Not sure if it works for everyone, as some people probably find sleeping without any pillows uncomfortable.

Can't say I've ever tried that.

Personally, I hate tall pillows, they kill my neck. Nothing is worse than hard foam pillows.

I buy small cheap pillows at Wal-Mart, bring them home, and put them on the floor under a large heavy box for at least 24 hours before using them. They last for a year or less before they get too lumpy to use, I run them in the clothes dryer about once a month.

See how weird I am? Don't take my advice or you will grow up to be a freak.

^^ That's probably some pretty reasonable info fohat

[Lastpilot]

I sleep on bags full of MX reds.

[iri]

my pillow is the smallest i could find on the local market.

Personally, I hate tall pillows, they kill my neck. Nothing is worse than hard foam pillows.

I buy small cheap pillows at Wal-Mart, bring them home, and put them on the floor under a large heavy box for at least 24 hours before using them. They last for a year or less before they get too lumpy to use, I run them in the clothes dryer about once a month.

See how weird I am? Don't take my advice or you will grow up to be a freak.

quiet! you can inspire noisyturtle to tell us what he does with his pillows!

[hoggy]

I've got a dunlopillo that I love.  I've tried a tempurpedic, but couldn't adapt to the shape - made my neck hurt.

Trying a pillow out in a furniture store is a much cheaper option in the long run...

[vivalarevolución]

i use buckwheat pillows.

Why stop at just a pillow?  Get a whole buckwheat bed.

http://openyoureyesbedding.com/

[hwood34]

Do you prefer harder of softer pillows? I don't really mind what pillow I have as long as it's hard as a rock, can't stand soft pillow, I just can't deal with my body being flat on the bed like that

[iri]

i use buckwheat pillows.

Why stop at just a pillow?  Get a whole buckwheat bed.

http://openyoureyesbedding.com/

*iri finishes his buckwheat cereal
okay, now i need to find me a buckwheat car.

[SpAmRaY]

Do you prefer harder of softer pillows? I don't really mind what pillow I have as long as it's hard as a rock, can't stand soft pillow, I just can't deal with my body being flat on the bed like that

Probably an inbetweener.

I'm gonna see what this whole buckwheat craze is all about. 

[mashby]

I bought two pillows from Overstock.com They were $30 for two pillows and are awesome.

The recommendation came from The Wirecutter's sister site, TheSweetHome and the review is spot on.

I'm a side sleeper and my wife sleeps on her back, so we got the medium and we both love them. Took us about a week to get comfortable with them because we were so use to the crappy pillows we had before.

[SpAmRaY]

I bought two pillows from Overstock.com They were $30 for two pillows and are awesome.

The recommendation came from The Wirecutter's sister site, TheSweetHome and the review is spot on.

I'm a side sleeper and my wife sleeps on her back, so we got the medium and we both love them. Took us about a week to get comfortable with them because we were so use to the crappy pillows we had before.

Good read thanks for the link mashby!

[vivalarevolución]

Do you prefer harder of softer pillows? I don't really mind what pillow I have as long as it's hard as a rock, can't stand soft pillow, I just can't deal with my body being flat on the bed like that

Probably an inbetweener.

I'm gonna see what this whole buckwheat craze is all about. 

It forms to your body and is a bit firm.  And when you displace to buckwheat hulls, they do not spring back into place like memory foam or latex.

[regack]

So I use two pillows at night...

... those aren't pillows!

[SpAmRaY]

So I use two pillows at night...

... those aren't pillows!

I also have a ninja turtle blanket 

[IPT]

i personally need a firm and tall pillow to fall asleep
i sleep on my side, so anything fluffy and low just doesn't offer the neck support that i need.

im sleeping currently on this memory foam medium firmness pillow I bought from bed bath and beyond.
Its their store brand memory foam called Therapedic lol.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/Therapedic-reg-Classic-Comfort-Bed-Pillow/1041326725?categoryId=12013
It actually works in that my pillow doesn't feel all hot when im laying down on it for extended time.
Maybe its just placebo effect, who knows.


My brother has the Tempur-Pedic Rhapsody Pillow pillow which cost like $200 dollars
i tried my brother's tempurpedic and found it to be way too hard and unforgiving
Then again im also not a fan of Tempurpedic beds so maybe their foam and i just don't get along lol.

[regack]

So I use two pillows at night...

... those aren't pillows!

I also have a ninja turtle blanket 

Sorry, I'm not contributing anything useful, but this is the first thing I thought of when I started reading...

[Puddsy]

I use a tempur pillow on top of a $5 target pillow.

It's awesome. It keeps my head elevated (which I like), and it's a nice min/max setup. Not too hard, not too soft.

[Lanx]

do you "double up" on pillows? if you do, then THIS is probably your issue.

you're either used to just doubling up or you're used to using them as a backrest when you read.

**** this bad habbit.

pillows are for RESTING while you sleep.

if you REALLY care about your neck and back, head on over to the mall and go into one of those showrooms that have those "sleep number" beds, they always have pillows for you to try. They have from down to tempur-pedic(foam). If you find putting your head on pillows that literally THOUSANDS of ppl have as well, bring your own pillow case, you won't look silly and probably would be the smartest man in the room.

also in the malls, the places like brookstone have these pillows as well, don't forget bed/bath/beyond.

[berserkfan]

So I use two pillows at night and they are both worn out, I've been having lots of aches and pains in my neck so I'm hoping its partially due to those.

Anyone have any good recommendations on decent pillows and/or what to look for? I'd rather not spend anymore than I have to 

Keyboard pillows are not an option 

I'm sure most of us, me included, would be happy to send you our non-MX crap bag keycaps to stuff into a pillow...

[kenmai9]

Get a body pillow man.

I hug my body pillow every night.

Can't sleep without it.

[rowdy]

So I use two pillows at night and they are both worn out, I've been having lots of aches and pains in my neck so I'm hoping its partially due to those.

Anyone have any good recommendations on decent pillows and/or what to look for? I'd rather not spend anymore than I have to 

Keyboard pillows are not an option 

I'm sure most of us, me included, would be happy to send you our non-MX crap bag keycaps to stuff into a pillow...

I thought someone else wanted to collect as many as he could to swim in them?

[berserkfan]

Personally, I hate tall pillows, they kill my neck. Nothing is worse than hard foam pillows.

I buy small cheap pillows at Wal-Mart, bring them home, and put them on the floor under a large heavy box for at least 24 hours before using them. They last for a year or less before they get too lumpy to use, I run them in the clothes dryer about once a month.

See how weird I am? Don't take my advice or you will grow up to be a freak.

since you're such a handyman you should make your own pillow. If short of feathers you could stuff it with hair and dried moss  . At least that will not have industrial chemicals and allergens...

btw even a klutz like me has made my own pillow using beans

[dante]

[rowdy]

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You could stuff corn flakes into a cotton bag to make a pillow.

Without milk.

[Input Nirvana]

I'm pretty focused on having a quality bed/bedding and keyboards. What I've found, aside from plain old personal preference, is that many different things can feel fine sometimes, or for just a change, but that one or two things will overall feel better most of the time. It's not always an easy decision. I prefer natural substances where possible as opposed to plastics, chemical foams, etc.

I use a natural latex mattress. Everything is better starting with this. http://www.flobeds.com

Pillows, feather (non-feather bed toppers for super-cuddly softness), comforters, sheets, blah blah all add to the experience and are important.

I currently use a feathery feather bed on top for cuddliness. Nothing special, it doesn't change anything (support/comfort) much, it just makes the bed feel as though you're floating in a sea of boobs.

Pillows I've found that I like 3 things:
1- SHREDDED LATEX. You can open the pillow case and remove/add handfuls of the shredded latex for a custom "fill". All the benefits of a solid latex pillow, but a softer, very comforting, adjustable pillow. It's great, an exceptional pillow, but thought I would love it more than I do.
2- BUCKWHEAT. I have a buckwheat neck pillow that works for back sleeping sometimes. Conforms 100% then supports that shape. Stable.
3- SHAPED LATEX OR MEMORY FOAM. I have a couple of these…it's important it's just right for YOU. Never cared for these until I got some very specific size/shape items.

Body pillows can be good. I had a cheap, ****ty one….not so good. Tried a better one much later, but don't have one now…might send wrong message to gf.

Don't forget the perk of great sheets next to skin!
1- Smooth, high thread count cotton.
2- Winter it can be fun to use t-shirt material sheets or flannel sheets.

[vivalarevolución]

I'm pretty focused on having a quality bed/bedding and keyboards. What I've found, aside from plain old personal preference, is that many different things can feel fine sometimes, or for just a change, but that one or two things will overall feel better most of the time. It's not always an easy decision. I prefer natural substances where possible as opposed to plastics, chemical foams, etc.

I use a natural latex mattress. Everything is better starting with this. http://www.flobeds.com

Pillows, feather (non-feather bed toppers for super-cuddly softness), comforters, sheets, blah blah all add to the experience and are important.

I currently use a feathery feather bed on top for cuddliness. Nothing special, it doesn't change anything (support/comfort) much, it just makes the bed feel as though you're floating in a sea of boobs.

Pillows I've found that I like 3 things:
1- SHREDDED LATEX. You can open the pillow case and remove/add handfuls of the shredded latex for a custom "fill". All the benefits of a solid latex pillow, but a softer, very comforting, adjustable pillow. It's great, an exceptional pillow, but thought I would love it more than I do.
2- BUCKWHEAT. I have a buckwheat neck pillow that works for back sleeping sometimes. Conforms 100% then supports that shape. Stable.
3- SHAPED LATEX OR MEMORY FOAM. I have a couple of these…it's important it's just right for YOU. Never cared for these until I got some very specific size/shape items.

Body pillows can be good. I had a cheap, ****ty one….not so good. Tried a better one much later, but don't have one now…might send wrong message to gf.

Don't forget the perk of great sheets next to skin!
1- Smooth, high thread count cotton.
2- Winter it can be fun to use t-shirt material sheets or flannel sheets.

Everything he said here.  I have the same philosophy.

[iri]

i just slap my pillow, then lay on it, then it conforms to my neck and head contour and keeps shape, then i sleep happily because i paid my taxes.

p.s. prdlm, awesome daily driver!

[SpAmRaY]

Just an update, I liked the buckwheat pillow, but it would appear my stiff neck isn't pillow related as I had hoped.

Went to the doctor and got put on blood pressure meds, muscle relaxers and a high dose ibuprofen.

I'm thinking I'm going to have to go the chiropractor, the tense neck is causing problems with my arm also. 

Maybe I need some nerve pills or therapy? 

[iri]

Went to the doctor and got put on blood pressure meds, muscle relaxers and a high dose ibuprofen.

healthcare. 'murica.

go to the chiropractor. start doing exercises. sit straight and eat your vegetables.

[paicrai]

 Take your lumps.

[mashby]

Just an update, I liked the buckwheat pillow, but it would appear my stiff neck isn't pillow related as I had hoped.

Went to the doctor and got put on blood pressure meds, muscle relaxers and a high dose ibuprofen.

I'm thinking I'm going to have to go the chiropractor, the tense neck is causing problems with my arm also. 

Maybe I need some nerve pills or therapy? 

If it's anything like what I've experienced in the past, it's probably related to sitting at a computer for too long. 

I've found going to the Chiro to be a good solution to help relieve pain and then adjusting my posture as needed. A big help for me has been my standing desk. I used to go to the Chiro at least once a year, but now there's no need.

Hope that helps!

[SpAmRaY]

Just an update, I liked the buckwheat pillow, but it would appear my stiff neck isn't pillow related as I had hoped.

Went to the doctor and got put on blood pressure meds, muscle relaxers and a high dose ibuprofen.

I'm thinking I'm going to have to go the chiropractor, the tense neck is causing problems with my arm also. 

Maybe I need some nerve pills or therapy? 

If it's anything like what I've experienced in the past, it's probably related to sitting at a computer for too long. 

I've found going to the Chiro to be a good solution to help relieve pain and then adjusting my posture as needed. A big help for me has been my standing desk. I used to go to the Chiro at least once a year, but now there's no need.

Hope that helps!

Thanks mashby!

Very well could be I've been at a desk for the last 5 years on and off, probably the last two years 10 hours a day...

[DamienG]

So here's what I do (and recommend) as it solved my neck problems.

Grab one firm pillow - foam or whatever - and one or two soft pillows (down or synthetic).

I normally sleep with the firm below the soft ones but I have found that during the night when I'm uncomfortable I half-unconsciously rearrange to suit whatever feels comfortable that night (and it changes). Having a variety lets you customize on the fly

I've also found myself switching pillows out while barely awake when one is too warm.

[)amien

[iri]

Very well could be I've been at a desk for the last 5 years on and off, probably the last two years 10 hours a day...

i've been at a desk all my conscious life. last time i've been to chiropracticist's office, he told me my neck is as firm as a stick.
you'll be fine once you do exercises and have some physical neck treatment.

[Findecanor]

A pillow is something that I think that you should spend money on. Like a quality keyboard, you could use it for a third of every day for a decade.

I suggest a box pillow stuffed thick with real down. If you can find it, get one that has also has cooling ducts in it - that's the best. A pillow with synthetic filling is not only too yielding but it does not breathe, so it gets too warm.
On the other hand, it is hard to wash feather/down pillows .. or rather, it is hard to dry them. You need to tumble dry it for a long time together with only tennis balls.
Instead of washing that often, use a pillow bag and double pillow cases and exchange those regularly with clean bags/cases.

BTW, when I have had neck pain, it has been more about stress at work than anything else. I have a wheat kernel bag that I can heat in the microwave and wrap around my shoulders - really good at relieving neck pain.

[iri]

I have a wheat kernel bag that I can heat in the microwave and wrap around my shoulders - really good at relieving neck pain.

sounds like a good tip.