A body pillow is designed to provide support while you sleep. They have been specifically designed to benefit those with back or neck strains. The pillows allow them to relieve their pain, improving posture and aid a swift recovery. These pillows come in many different shapes and sizes and tend to be filled with either feathers, memory foam or buckwheat hulls some also contain herbs.
Which Type of Body Pillow?
There are many different types of back and neck pillows on the market such as buckwheat, husband, full body, traditional and more recently the Sobakawa cloud pillows.
The Husband Pillow can be used by pregnant women who require extra support for the lower back while they sleep. These pillows also have two “arms” which can be used to support the back when sitting or lying down. The pillow offers additional comfort and support during pregnancy and can be used when sleeping or while seated upright. A good husband pillow supports both sides of the body evenly.
Bed Pillows come in a variety of shapes, a straight body pillow can be very good for the back but it does not always support the head. In these cases you could use a buckwheat pillow as an extra prop. A small buckwheat pillow can be very useful if you have neck pain or neck injuries and you can even carry one with you when you travel. The C-shaped contour gives comfort for the neck and the knees but are not always supportive to the back. The U-shaped husband pillow provides full-body support for the back, the front, the head and the neck, the knees and even the ankles.
What’s inside a Body Pillow?
Body pillows can be made of down feathers, memory foam, buckwheat or plastic materials (such as the air beads in the Sobakawa cloud pillow). A down feather pillow will feel the most comfortable but the memory foam or buckwheat pillow are all made with harder and firmer materials. A firmer pillow is the better option for those with spinal problems. A memory foam pillow adjusts to the shape of your back (in the case of a husband) or your head and your neck, so that you will sleep in the best possible position.
A buckwheat pillow is excellent for back or neck pain or injuries. The pillow contains buckwheat seeds that move around and conform to the shape of your neck and your head. This type of pillow is especially good for sleeping problems, neck tension, posture problems and reducing snoring.
A popular alternative to a buckwheat pillow is the Sobakawa cloud pillow. The Sobakawa cloud pillow is filled with air beads that provide extra support for the head and the neck. The Sobakawa cloud pillow air beads move around and conform to the shape of your head while you sleep. Whatever the materials, a good body pillow can provide support, comfort and pain relief.
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