Neck Pain Pillow Selector

Answer 5 questions about your sleep position, shoulder width, and temperature to find the best pillow for neck pain and headaches from our top picks.

Answer 5 questions about your body and sleep habits. Get a spec-matched recommendation from the 7 pillows reviewed above.

Q1 — What is your primary sleep position?
Q2 — How would you describe your shoulder width?
Q3 — Do you sleep hot?
Q4 — Do you know your correct loft already, or are you still finding it?
Q5 — What is your budget range?

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FAQs

You can pinpoint your exact issue using the visual body map. Click on the highlighted area of the neck or shoulders where your pain is most severe. The selector will automatically filter out pillows that aggravate that specific muscle group.

Yes, the tool calculates the necessary loft for your frame. Enter your exact shoulder width measurement in inches in the ‘Body Type’ section. The selector will only recommend pillows with enough height to bridge the gap between your head and the mattress.

You should review the side-by-side comparison table provided at the end. Look at the ‘Firmness’ row specifically. If you have two choices, pick the softer option if you sleep on a firm mattress, and the firmer option if your mattress is plush.

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Target Loft
5.2in

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