Avoid These Pillow Mistakes: Learn How to Choose and Use the Perfect Pillow

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Learn How To Use Your Pillow & What is the Best Pillow? This is a very common question I get in clinical practice and it's a very important one. There is no one pillow that is perfect for everyone. In this video, Dr. Jon Saunders will show you how to use a pillow - the most popular pillows will be used to show you the proper way to use your pillow to minimize the stresses on your spine.
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I will also discuss how to use a pillow for side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers.
Using your pillow correctly will help you manage your neck pain, headaches, low back pain, cervical vertigo, and many other spinal related problems. If you have GERD or Sleep Apnea, there is a pillow to use that can still help reduce spinal related pain. You will learn how to sleep with sciatica or a disc bulge.
If you want to learn what the best pillow to use for neck pain, vertigo, sciatica, low back pain, headaches, posture, forward head posture, neck hump, and many other conditions, this video will give you the understanding to give you a better sleep, less pain and better posture!
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📖CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro.
1:14 Regular Pillow: pillows are for your neck not head!
3:44 Neck Hump and Pillow Position
4:38 Cervical Pillow - Double Curved Pillow
6:24 Side Sleeper? TIP for those who sleep on their sides
6:45 Roll or Cylinder Pillow
7:44 Rolled Towel
8:25 Wedge Pillow - GERD, Sleep Apnea, Cervical Vertigo, Neck and Low Back Pain?
10:18 Wedge Pillow for lumbar disc bulge?
11:09 Outro.
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@user-sp4ij8ps3k 2 месяца назад

Things like this should be taught in schools honestly. Daily habits, routines, simple things that has great impact in life.

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

This.

@Jordan-ln2ef Месяц назад

This would put you out of business.

@pinktoddler03 Месяц назад

Nice comment. Totally agree 💯

@yuechinglung239 12 дней назад

@@drjonsaunders 1:00 😢

@perrycoffey5410 4 дня назад

Government doesn't want that at all

@galc 6 месяцев назад

This is going to sound really dumb, but: at over 40, I always told my friends “someone needs to teach me how to use a pillow”… Your simple line about “needs to support the neck, not the head” and where to place the pillow, GOLD! thank you 🙏

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure. :)

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 3 месяца назад

I'm gonna start sleeping with my glasses on now.

@Jennifr1966 2 месяца назад

No I agree with you. That and where to put your arms!

@feeltheyumyums Месяц назад

@@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885😂

@grimesmarie2 6 месяцев назад

Huge thank you! I have long term back and neck issues (35 years). It only hurts every morning after sleeping in a bed (tried every mattress known to man) and after long walks or certain chores. I applied the tips given here and I can't believe the outcome! No exaggeration, my pain was decreased by 80% for the 1st time in 35 years! Thank you!!

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful! Glad you found it helpful!

@elainelang9031 4 месяца назад

Had a lumber spine m.r.i. showing a slipped disc bottom of my back and lot of excruciating pain in back or neck which gives me a constant headache ,waiting for head neck scan now,pain killers do nothing 😢 😅what can I do😢

@leenak_0139 4 месяца назад

@@elainelang9031if would get better with time minimum 3 months.. do you have nerve pain too?

@jokabomo Месяц назад

Dr Jon, you are a Godsend. I've been struggling with BPPV for years, recently severely. I tried Epley & with better success, half somersault, but never had complete recovery. Last night I switched my pillow position to lengthwise down my back. Game changer and answer to my literal prayers!!! Today was the first time waking without the room spinning. Thank you for your amazing help and dedication. Your videos make sense and are transformational!! You've manage to solve what my doctor and chiropractor could not. TY!!!!!

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing...best wishes!

@diyac9554 Месяц назад

I came here to learn how to sleep on a pillow. It’s been a lifelong challenge. Great video, thank you!!

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Mica020202 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!! I really needed this video. Appreciate you 🙏

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sharonmckay2886 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for explaining the reason there is a low and high side on contour pillows. I've used the low side under my neck whilst sleeping on my back but now understand why switching to the high side at the front is better for shoulder/side sleeping. Thanks again 👍

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@cassiegraves Месяц назад

I’m 32, often wake up in pain and couldn’t ever work out how to make a pillow work for me. Tried multiple pillows, no pillow, flat pillows, fat pillows… I was just using it wrong! Since I found this a few weeks ago I haven’t woken up with pain again. Thank you for this video!

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

I'm glad you found my video helpful...best wishes!

@hmmm3952 8 месяцев назад

So helpful! All my gratitude..

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@user-wl7yg2ze9r 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, very informative 👍 and on time ,I've been looking for the right pillow.

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@karengeers3338 4 месяца назад

Thank you…this is so informative.👍🏼

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@MathMotor 4 месяца назад

Best video on RU-vid for in depth pillow science!

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Glad you think so!

@Joerpg84 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic videos. I do all the problems resulting in forward posture and this has given me tips and reminded me of the importance of keeping this and your exercises consistently. I have hyper mobile shoulders or double jointed which causes my shoulders to fan out and shoulders go up.

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed the video!

@emilylegg6783 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the great advice, I so appreciate the doctors who come to RU-vid and give information for free. I’ve learned so much without being able to visit a physical therapist. I do have one question, I am a side sleeper with a neck hump and I exaggeratingly bring my chin to chest when I sleep. Very shrimp like. Fetal position. I also don’t sleep well on my back, and weirdly get nightmares every time I do? I’m also noticing that on my back with the pillow vertical and in alignment according to this video, I bring my showers up to my ears. I’m wondering if over time, if I can sleep as long as I can stand it on my back with optimal pillow position, should I notice my body bringing my shoulders up less? I am also do neck and shoulder exercises daily, like IYTL and wall angels. Thank you

@charcushman9507 6 месяцев назад

I started getting cricks in my neck when I was 18. Get off your pillow was the Chiropractors suggestion. This was 54 years ago. I still normally only use on a pillow to sit up with and when I cant breathe from a cold or allergy. It was the best suggestion I received. I wish I could go back and thank him.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing and watching!

@ticks2012 4 месяца назад

You raised sth that I noticed at 6:26 about my personal bad habit! I only assumed it makes my neck worse but u just confirmed it! Thanks Doc! Still on my way to get rid of my sore neck due to poor posture but all your exercises helps.

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Wonderful!

@AdenaKaiba 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video! I'm about to try a cervical pillow and all these tips are so helpful to know how to use it properly!

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@Nhung-rq9uf Месяц назад

Thanks Dr We learned so much, really appreciate it

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

My pleasure!

@sandradow1783 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Dr Jon!

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure Sandra! :)

@rosiew8-fenn 6 месяцев назад

This was brilliant - thank you. I like the sloping pillow at the end and am going to source one asap! Xx

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful! They are listed here: ➡️www.amazon.ca/shop/dr.jonsaunders

@stevenfitzsimmons3840 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the information. 👍🏻❤️

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

Our pleasure!

@elainefell5638 7 месяцев назад

I bought a wedge pillow as I suffer from Acid reflux. I’ve found it quite uncomfortable as I have been using it incorrectly. Thanks for demonstrating how to use it correctly.

@drjonsaunders 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@aurorarosacia6534 8 месяцев назад

I just bought a cervical pillow and now I know why there’s low and high edges and when to use them. Thank you for this video.

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

Glad my video was helpful. :)

@davidjohn9006 6 месяцев назад

Mentioning the benefits of proper head-neck-spine positioning as well as the air-breathing alignment benefits (especially for "no neck" people) re apnea related (breathing) whilst sleeping … I totally minimised or "cured" my so-called "apnea" once I started understanding sleeping positions (what worked for me) and using pillow/s properly … good informative, practical information re this video/demo 👍🏼

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

I appreciate your feedback! :)

@tomato010010 4 месяца назад

Huge thank you! I've been sleeping with my pillow just supporting my head, but as soon as I turned the pillow length-wise it felt a lot more comfortable. I even noticed that I'd had some pain in my neck from the pillow pushing my head toward my neck before, but the pain/strain went away in a bit :)

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Great! Thanks for watching and sharing. :)

@mandySIMS6319 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for recommending this video for me to watch. My only thoughts now is just that too low of a pillow hinders my breathing. I'm asthmatic and sometimes deal with random stuffed sinuses which sucks. Im going to definitely try some of these pillows/techniques

@drjonsaunders 7 месяцев назад

Best wishes!

@maryc6091 9 месяцев назад

This is an excellent video on how to choose the right pillow for you. Thank you. However I wish you had mentioned the brand of pillow you’re demonstrating. I’m particularly interested in the roll which surprises me. It think I’d like to get one. Tia

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

Check out the link in the description below.

@BriannaBurrows 8 месяцев назад

I love my tri core cervical pillow! It’s great for starting on my back and then going on my side. I tell everyone about it. It’s life changing.

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@joycedufresne76 4 месяца назад

What does a tri core pillow look like? And proper use of for pinched nerves in neck and low back. I know I am not having good neck positioning when sleeping as I get numbness in my thumb and first two fingers on my left side.Thank you in advance

@Hephzibah16 3 месяца назад

@@joycedufresne76 I have heard that numbness in those fingers means carpal tunnel, not a pinched nerve in the neck. But I'm not a Dr.

@Kate_mn 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Dr ❤

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

Most welcome!

@tarikhelo4269 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing❤

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome.

@jank0ll173 6 месяцев назад

Really nice informative video. Thank you

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@avrilcaulfield7627 7 месяцев назад

Well explained tks 🌺

@drjonsaunders 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TheExoticgdess 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your videos!!

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Glad you like them!

@karengonzales3271 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!! So glad I found you! Been trying to find what's the right pillow for neck pain. Excellent info!!😊

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@nancyscott-smith636 Месяц назад

Thank you so much and I must say I love my contour pillow. I used to have chronic headaches and since I started using this pillow I rarely have a headache. Yay!!

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@legambaz 10 месяцев назад

Great informative video. And for mattresses, are firm or soft mattress better for our back?

@avrilcaulfield7627 7 месяцев назад

Well explained.... Tks🌺

@drjonsaunders 7 месяцев назад

You’re welcome 😊

@ToffeeOrlina316 2 месяца назад

This showed up in my feed probably because I was shopping for pillow but now I understand it so much. Thank you for this information.

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@felicial7628 3 месяца назад

This is really cool! I went through a period of not sleeping well. And I accidentally figured out that if my neck was in good alignment, I slept soundly - which feels like nothing short of a miracle. But, I hadn’t figured out the pillows issue - as for most of my life I slept with my head elevated to help with sinus issues. I was looking for something really thin but not really finding much. And in your videos I see many ideas to try - most of which I had never heard of or thought about. So, I really appreciate you pulling this together.

@drjonsaunders 3 месяца назад

Glad you found it helpful...all the best!

@rokelle_2012 3 месяца назад

I also sleep with my head elevated because of sinus issues. I had horrible allergies as a child and if I didn't prop up my head, I couldn't breathe. I also experience vertigo if my head lays completely flat and I look directly up at the ceiling. I have noticed that memory foam pillows are superior to regular pillows but now that mine are worn down they feel no different than a regular pillow and with me entering my 30s this year, I really want to start taking better care of my body. Hopefully I can choose a better pillow for my needs.

@janeterickson4913 4 месяца назад

This video was exactly what I needed. I have shoulder and neck pain from playing pickleball and have so much pain while attempting to sleep. Xrays show the shoulder is fine, and I was given several medications that have reduced the pain, however, I'm still unable to undress or move my arm backward. I have spent a fortune in massages that have not helped. My posture is poor, so I intend to try your exercises and a different pillow. I'm an active 75 years old, and my posture is poor. I sure hope this helps!

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Best wishes.

@dianaloureiro305 2 месяца назад

Hi I enjoy ur videos are very helpful thank you . Wanted to ask if you can tell me or see if you have a video or make a video for us that have bulky discs. Cause I have 3 bulky discs on my neck n I suffer from migraines every early mornings n I can looks down like in sewing and reading n my neck starts to sting painful. Please I really appreciate it. Thanks take care God bless.

@seraaaperaaa7050 2 месяца назад

Last night I slept with the towel, and through the night switched to a pillow I’ve had that had been making me uncomfortable for a while. I really appreciate this video because after sleeping on the towel I felt a huge relief of pain, and transitioning to the pillow was easier than just sleeping in it and it only thru the night. My issue with sleep has been the pain (which I was aware of) but I also thought it was a combination of the pillow and pain. Best night sleep I’ve had in years!! Thank you.

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Well done! Thanks for watching!

@Perlina09 7 месяцев назад

It’s been 4-5 days that I’m sleeping putting my pillow vertically. I wouldn’t know about my posture yet (which I have forward posture as everybody who stare at their phones and computers long time) but I sleep much matter this way, wake up feeling rested more and with less upper back pain. It is really amazing as if I’ve been doing it wrong all these years 😂. This way the pillow really supports my all body. I would always find hard to sleep on my back and turn around but like this feel that need much less.(Plus as I’m not squashing my half face up against the pillow that’s good for the skin too 😌). Thanks a lot, there is nothing like a good sleep 🙏🏼

@drjonsaunders 7 месяцев назад

Great, thanks for sharing!

@dano4659 5 месяцев назад

Wow, information that was clear and well explained. Focus on neck support and it being horizontal to spine. You covered strengths and weaknesses of each pillow well. In contrast, I watched a different video where the person advocated using no pillow. Guess which video seems more sound? Thanks for this!

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@BLESSFUL-Bliss 2 месяца назад

Forget _Feng Shui,_ I am going to place my big mirror facing the side of my bed, so I can see myself in order to ensure I am properly aligning. The rolled towel isn't most comfy for me (touch-wise), but is best for me re: alignment. Of course I can always add a soft pillowcase to it. Fortunately in the meantime, I've discovered through T&E that using my great memory foam _travel_ pillow has actually been really helpful for me, seemingly working similarly! Thank you much for this, Doc!

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

My pleasure!

@yvonnemetoyer8671 5 месяцев назад

This was a helpful video. I just got diagnosed with sleep apnea and I have Pryor I’ve already had bulging disc in my neck and my lower back and so I’m really confused trying to figure out what kind of pillow to get along with a sleep apnea machine. It’s also confusing so this is helped me a little bit more. Thank you.

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@thistree9028 4 месяца назад

I use a hemp seed pillow..love it. It is natural and I can mold it to my head, neck. It was a game changer

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@saraisrar1493 10 месяцев назад

Ur videos really helped reduce my shoulder pain ... now i have been experiencing pain in my right wrist and thumb and the point of junction between my carpels and metacarpels ... btw i am a dentist so i know its contributing to the pain but i need guidance .... thanks alot @jonsaunders

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

Glad you find them helpful...best wishes.:)

@FaranAwaisButt 2 месяца назад

Excellent channel and beautifully explained. For a rolled up pillow, should head be hanging without any support? Having c5/c6 broad based disc bulge

@Achala148 9 месяцев назад

I have had so much trouble with pillows! For years and years... I have a really bad neck and need something that gives not just cervical support but a little pressure for curve correction... can't stand those cervical pillows as the rounded bit at the top slightly pushes head forward or pressures top of head. I love the roll though, where did you get that!!! I ended up sourcing a pillow from the EU its called Sotvacmit Sleeping Neck Pillow... really amazing. Firm enough to provide some curve correction during sleeping, allows the base of the skull to tilt back so ears are in line with shoulders, good for both back and side sleeping, can use at any angle for different effects... highly recommend it. I have also used the Harley original contour neck support orthopaedic pillow for neck... (whew that was a mouthful), not available in Australia, but really good. The neck support bit is narrow so it provides support and curve correction of the cervical spine without pushing on the occipital area. Most neck pillows I find the roll is too broad making contact with the occipital area and ever so slightly pushing my head forward and I just can't tolerate that, they are made for people with healthy necks. Anyway, thank you for demonstrating these, really helpful.

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

Glad you found video helpful and thanks for sharing your reply. :)

@joanbaczek2575 9 месяцев назад

Yeah that’s my problem when I find something that addresses the neck curve it’s too much pressure on occipital area so frustrating

@user-jq9rv6lp4y 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great info. You didn't mention the water pillow & I'm curious about your openion of them. Thanks!

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Yes they can work as well, but don't fill them up too full or they won't give you the correct support.

@oakmaiden2133 6 месяцев назад

I made my own pillows, neck rolls and knee bump. Perfect size, density and materials.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Good job!

@dawnmattfeld2495 4 месяца назад

What do you make your pillows out of?

@laurawhigham8492 3 месяца назад

@@dawnmattfeld2495 I modify the pillows I have. You can open by cutting or seam ripping, using one pillow to supply extra stuffing for another then simple big stitches by hand to close it up. Best of luck 💤

@SkyOctopus1 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful video, thank you. I hadn't considered putting my large pillow slightly further down to go under my shoulders. Only thing I'd comment on, whilst you don't recommend people sleep face-down, those with covid or similar respiratory issues do in hospital actually get moved into a prone position to help their breathing and recovery. Whilst it's not particularly comfortable, in some circumstances it's advantageous.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

For sure, thanks for commenting.

@akeleven 6 месяцев назад

To avoid chin tuck, I used the contour pillow with a folded pillow sham or small towel on top. The extra fabric gives me something to push up under my cheek to prop up head in alignment with spine. Occasionally I have such pain that I have to sleep face fown. Years ago I found a pillow that is actually like the wedge but it has a hole for your face and for airflow.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Good tip!

@klerain5774 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. I'll try out the roll

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Let me know how it goes!

@georgianaayigah3069 9 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@denisehaddix6646 6 месяцев назад

I have cervical spine problems. I use a feather pillow and I typically squish it up and put it between my shoulders and my head, so it supports my neck. Regular pillows I do use for my knees. Typically I sleep on my back, sometimes when my back is sore, I will sleep on my side. That's only for a short time. Rheumatoid arthritis makes any position painful after awhile. Thank you for the info.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@LJK2159 5 месяцев назад

Great presentation here Very impressed

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@LJK2159 5 месяцев назад

@@drjonsaunders I just signed as a subscriber Keep up the good work

@robspencerrs 10 месяцев назад

thanks for the video - very informative - what is the best fix for forward head posture - a pillow roll (or some sort of posture pillow) or no pillow at all

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

Depends on how severe and the firmness of your mattress...check out some of my other videos on how to fix forward head posture. Best wishes.

@yourconnection9303 2 месяца назад

This is a video everyone needs to watch. Thank you from 🇨🇦!! What brand of roll pillow do you recommend?

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Thanks! I like 'Align-Right' but there are a number of different ones you can find online...best wishes.

@yourconnection9303 2 месяца назад

@@drjonsaunders Thanks for letting me know!

@CuteCatsofIstanbul 3 месяца назад

I’m watching this is my bed with my 5 pillows! They each have their job throughout the night. My cats are not happy with the pillow switching with every position change but it is what it is - cervical pain, thoracic pain, shoulder pain, pelvic pain, hip pain, knee pain … fun times. 😢

@drjonsaunders 3 месяца назад

I hope you found my video helpful :)

@CuteCatsofIstanbul 3 месяца назад

@@drjonsaunders Definitely - here in Turkey, we don't have all the options you showed, but I'll be on the look out for ones I want to try. The right pillow choice is so important, so thanks for this very vital video.

@perrycoffey5410 4 дня назад

@@CuteCatsofIstanbulyou sleep with your cats disguisting

@GreenMagnetOfficial 3 месяца назад

Thank you dear human ❤.

@drjonsaunders 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊

@prernamodi 8 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot, @drjonsaunders! I am struggling with stiff neck & shoulders and found these videos super helpful & well explained. I have 2 questions: 1. In pillows, we also have various fillings like fiber, memory foam, latex foam, buckwheat, etc. How to select that? 2. The only pillow that could work for someone who switches in night between back sleep to side sleep, would be the rolled one, right? As the thin normal pillow placed below scapula, would have to be adjusted to below neck when swapping to side, which may not be always possible during deep sleep. Right?

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

1. Choose based on your comfort level, 2. The rolled pillow is good as you suggested, but any pillow can work as long as you get in the habit of correcting your position when you wake during night. Best wishes!

@DK-ei4ed 4 месяца назад

Go for adjustable pillow. Shredded latex works well, different fillings have different properties so look at what you get with each.

@burmesejade4080 24 дня назад

Thanks!

@drjonsaunders 24 дня назад

Wow! Thank you so much for supporting my channel! Best wishes! :)

@sonarvord 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this great video! Do you know if someone that has switched permanently from side sleeping to back sleeping? And did they get a lot of benefit from being able to make this change?

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Yes, many! It just takes some time to learn a new habit. All the best!

@peggyconway2900 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome. :)

@Elvis00026 6 месяцев назад

That was cool doc, I think I can improve my neck pain at the morning. So no more fisio, thanks.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Glad to help!

@JanasSpace 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Sir, this was so helpful as I have degenerative disk disorder in neck, I get up with migraines almost daily.possibly sleep apnea and I did purchase wedge pillow recently but was not sure if I have the proper hight and how to use it. Mine is 11.5 inches high, is it too much, what is optimal. I had pillow on it, which I know now from your video I should not, last night I did remove it..and what an improvement. Thank you so much again, it is so hard to figure out sleep. All the best! Jana

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful and thanks for sharing! Best wishes.

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

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@nalinisudan 10 месяцев назад

My right shoulder often hurts when I am sleeping on right side. Also I sleep with no pillow or sometimes with a sleek folded comforter.

@squareenixffost 10 месяцев назад

Dr. Saunders, can you please provide a link list of the pillows you were showing to try out? Also, what would your recommendation be for mattress for back sleepers?

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

@@squareenixffost www.amazon.ca/shop/dr.jonsaunders

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

@@nalinisudan I hope this video helps you. :)

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

@@stingingnettle9726 I understand, the good news is that any pillow can be used by applying the principles I discuss in the video - making sure it is not pushing your head forward, focus on placing the pillow in such a way that is supports good spinal alignment. Best wishes to you. :)

@thedivareview 2 месяца назад

I happened across this clip right before going to bed after my 3rd day of terrible neck tension and headache from bad sleep. I adjusted my pillow to try to align my neck the way you demonstrated, and I'm writing this after having about 80% less pain than the previous days. 🎉 Thank you. Dr. Saunders. Now I just have to work on the lower/middle back pain, as the pillow under/between knees didn't really work, but I'll take what relief I can get. I'm sorry if you have already made one and I missed it, but I would love if you did a video for optimum types of pillows for different sleeping styles (Soft, extra firm, etc, Which work best for side/stomach/flip-flop sleepers? Also, what was the large pillow with the dip in the centre at 4:47? That looked helpful.). You touch on it a bit here. but I feel like there's much more to talk about. In all cases, I'm so grateful for a better night's sleep and thank you again. 🙏⭐😴

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching, will add your video idea to my list to do.

@MR-AK 6 месяцев назад

Good tips, thanks

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Dominus_Potatus 3 месяца назад

my sleeping position, after a LOT of trial and error is round pillow (which I call bolster) on my neck. My torso and bed is making about 30 degree angle. Front body is supported by a really long bolster in which it covers below your neck, and you put it between your leg. Since i have wider upper torso, I add another pillow under my armpit. There you go... no stress on my spine at all. oh... other arm is under the head bolster. head almost face down between head bolster and torso

@drjonsaunders 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@shirleychang2071 9 месяцев назад

Can scoliosis be caused by the pillows & sleeping position? What kind of pillow & sleeping position should I use if I have those problems along with a forward head posture?

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

Unlikely to be caused from a pillow - but certainly can be exacerbated by it - I'd try a couple of the positions I demonstrate in the video to find one that works for you.

@Greatdoiings 2 месяца назад

Thanks I needed to know best way to sleep.

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Any time!

@laurashepherd3798 8 месяцев назад

hello, thank you! i have a kapok pillow, it is a soft pillow with some latex and it seems to work well if the shoulders are under the pillow for back sleeping. what about side sleeping? does the pillow need to be moved differently or a different type of pillow used?

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

Any pillow can work, as long as you use it accordingly with the positions I demonstrate in the video. Best wishes.

@AH-ex4cl 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the video, what do you think about Sleep & Glow Omnia pillow, do you recommend it? I’m a side sleeper.

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

I will have to look that one up. Stay well.

@user-be1hk4jd2d 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I have a question, what effects does sleeping while facing downwards/laying on your front have on your health? Also is there any tips in sleeping positions or physical exercises to have a slimmer body and also for fixing overall posture

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Face down is very bad for the neck...I have lots of videos that you will find helpful, please explore my channel. :)

@user-be1hk4jd2d Месяц назад

@@drjonsaunders thanks!

@angelapolly1 5 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness, Dr. Saunders. All my favorite positions are bad (stomach and side with head tucked in fetal) and my least favorites are the best; I feel exposed on my back. I ordered a temper-pedic pillow like yours at 5:30 because I feel like I need to still have a pillow-shaped pillow, I'll just turn it as I turn during the night. The tubular pillow also looked nice but I think it'd feel like my head is having to balance to stay on. My self-dx'd cervical radiculopathy seems to be healing little by little each day but then I test it out with jumping jacks or jogging and then it hurts again. Hopefully the pillow will help it heal for good quickly! Thank you for your help! Subscribed! (I've always been skeptical of chiropractic medicine but you seem very knowledgeable, safe and trustworthy)

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

I'm glad you found my video helpful - best wishes!

@stickybeak2 Месяц назад

wow..as a chronic tummy sleeper..big snorer if on my back...😳..I can never get comfortable. Some times the best sleep I have is on the floor with a thin pillow. Thank you for your advice on the bane of bed life ..the pillow !!

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!

@sircharles7323 10 месяцев назад

I am from Austria and I find it very interesting, that nor any therapist, nor any physician I ever met in my 50 decades was interested in any questions about bed, pillows, sleeping positions or giving any advice therefore. The only answers I got, was "I don´t know, but go to the shop and try it out, where you are laying comfortable". It is rather shocking, what lack of competence there is. In the shops by the way, there is mostly sales stuff, which has run through obvious strange courses, where they "learn" to "see" when a customer is laying good on a mattress or pillow - I don´t know how that is possible, but they can see from 3 meters and when you are wearing your street clothes, if your spine is in the correct position. In most cases though they always recommend to me a mattress that is too hard and is bringing my spine out of it´s natural curve. Softer mattresses though have often the problem, not to support the spine, where it should be, as they are soft all over. The 7 zones that are used to sell the mattresses more expensive, are obvious made after a wired pattern for alien spines, but the sales stuff is telling on and on, that this zones would fit to nearly everybody on this planet, doesn´t matter if they are 1,60 or 2 meters tall, so this bed thing is really a mystical science it seems....

@drjonsaunders 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts...all the best!

@sircharles7323 10 месяцев назад

@@drjonsaunders Thanks a lot for your good advises on your channel, what would we do nowadays, without people like you? The ones nearest to us (physicians, therapists), who should help us, as they are face to face with us, they don´t have any time anymore to listen closely, or to have a detailed look at you. Most of the time they are starring into their computer screen looking for data some machine has spit out from you. Curious times we are living in, definetly!

@jennadavis2722 6 месяцев назад

I get neck and shoulder pain. I was using the pillows to take pressure off my shoulder. Apparently I must be taking my body out of alignment. Thank you for making me aware of that. I would appreciate any advice you would give me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

It's all in the video...enjoy!

@mariannelarsen7762 4 месяца назад

I always had trouble finding a perfect pillow 😌Then I found the Millinium pillow from Tempur. Best pillow for bag AND side sleepers👏👏🤓

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Great tip!

@sunnindawg 2 месяца назад

Excellent

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@leticiamal91 6 месяцев назад

I definitely tuck my chin in when I side sleep. No wonder I’m always waking up with neck pain. 😬

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Glad you found some useful information in my video. :)

@Ryan_Raj Месяц назад

Me too. I got this neck pain today

@burmesejade4080 24 дня назад

I tuck my chin in too! After watching this video 2 days ago, I got out my unused brand new Cervical pillow and used it correctly!! So comfortable AND bonus, I actually found it quite difficult to almost impossible tucking my chin in! Wow! I don't even have to retrain myself, the cervical pillow stops chin tucking! Many many thanks Dr Jon, I have been doing your cervicogenic exercises twice daily and it's been a game changer to my Cervical dizziness/vertigo! x

@anneluck2626 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this video, it’s gold. I’ve put off buying a new mattress because I’m not sure what to buy, do you have any suggestions ?

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

As firm as you can handle while still being able to sleep comfortably - thanks for watching!

@anneluck2626 4 месяца назад

@@drjonsaunders please do a video on choosing the right mattress.

@joykitten89 6 месяцев назад

Very good video!

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@EllaLalumera-hu5xn Месяц назад

Can you tell me please where to get a pillow or whats the pillow called to get. I do suffer with neck pain and lower back. I have been suffering with dizziness. But I'm going to start with some of your videos I've been watching. Thank you!! Very helpful!!!

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

Please check out description below. Best wishes.

@archeewaters 6 месяцев назад

now i know. thank you

@drjonsaunders 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure 🙏

@tct2787 Месяц назад

Thanks so much, Dr 🍏🫐🍓

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

You're most welcome!

@user-gj5bl9zf3e 2 месяца назад

Me viene muy util este video

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Wonderful!

@jenniferbradshaw6025 7 месяцев назад

Dr Saunders, can you come to Georgia and help us. You are the best of the best of all. I found you when I was so desperate searching for help with my pinched nerve in my neck with tingling and pain. My diagnosis is exactly what you said. Bulging disk, etc. They called about surgery, but absolutely not. From my research, most people who have done back surgery are never the same after surgery. Your exercises are so helpful. I just saw the video of best position to sleep 😴 and how to use my pillow. WOW! I am speechless. No one has ever told me that. I have been to so many chiropractors and orthopedics, not much help, until God allowed me to find your videos on RU-vid. Thank you, Dr. Saunders. Best videos of the century.

@drjonsaunders 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words and support. :)

@ashleytaylor6423 5 месяцев назад

I'm struggling to find which pillow or posture would be best. I have an l5/disc bulge and multiple cervical disc bulges from c3-c7. Any suggestions? I love this video and shared it!

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

You will have to try a few of what I have shown to find the best one that works...unfortunately there is no one way that works perfectly for everyone.

@allisonpharr7230 22 дня назад

Thanks, this is really helpful! How do I know what sized cervical pillow to buy? I'm 5'2" 49 year old female with a short neck

@drjonsaunders 19 дней назад

Likely the smallest one you can get. Best wishes.

@nowbeone 9 месяцев назад

Great video! My question is what would be a good pillow for a side and stomach sleeper? I need height for side sleeping and a lower thickness for stomach sleeping. I’m thinking a cervical pillow… The high side for side sleeping and the lower side for stomach sleeping. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

Yes likely a cervical pillow would be best.

@nowbeone 9 месяцев назад

@@drjonsaunders Thank you!!

@MrsSeaHag 9 месяцев назад

I have had neck issues all my life and have tried so many pillows. I recently bought a Voovc Adjustable Neck Pillow, it’s really odd shaped, but has helped quite a bit. I’m waiting for my Epidural Cervical Injections next month and hoping that after that I really notice a difference. What is your opinion on one of these ‘butterfly’ looking pillows?

@drjonsaunders 9 месяцев назад

They can work as long as you find them comfortable.

@leemelendez6524 Месяц назад

I have cervical kyphosis (military neck) and cannot find a comfortable pillow or position. Right now I am using the Tempurpedic contour pillow, which helped for a while, but now I feel it’s gotten too soft for my neck. My neck feels better with denser foam. Which type/brand would you recommend? Also, I know my neck has gotten worse since the pandemic because I’ve been working from home since the beginning. I know that my workspace setup is not ergonomically correct. I am 5’2.” What is the proper alignment (eye to laptop and chair height)?

@drjonsaunders Месяц назад

If you have cervical kyphosis, I strongly suggest you get help from a corrective chiropractor. I have a video on my channel on how to set up your work station. Best wishes.

@ibelieveican3138 5 месяцев назад

I sleep in a gathered end (backpackers) hammock. Once I tried one, there was no going back. When traveling and having to sleep in a bed, well, sleep is a very generous word to describe the nights activity. It's been four years this month.

@drjonsaunders 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing 👍

@brendafitzsimmins6866 8 месяцев назад

Hello. I have a sciatic issue also osteoarthritis in my lower back and to top it off I have occasional vertigo. I have been in a number of car accidents which left my cervical spine lacking a curvature in my neck. It is now straight instead of curved. I am 74 years old and live in Toronto Ontario and often have issues with sleeping. I wake up every 2 hours sometimes from pain but mostly to use the bathroom. I'm not sure what kind of pillow would be best. If you could give me some insight into this i would be very grateful. Thank you for your video. I really enjoyed it.

@drjonsaunders 8 месяцев назад

It may take some trying a few pillows, but based on what you told me, a roll pillow may help. Best wishes.

@brendafitzsimmins6866 8 месяцев назад

@@drjonsaunders I also forgot to mention I have a Chiari Malformation

@tansgan 2 месяца назад

This a.m., (it was past 12mn already) think I changed (all 3 positions) more than 2X! Thanks for mentioning changing position of the cervical pillow. In 1 night alone, I sleep supine & on both sides. Am hoping having to change is position more than twice wont keep me awake too long! Will try it tonight.

@drjonsaunders 2 месяца назад

Nice work!

@GibbaTimp 4 месяца назад

I have left knee osteoarthritis and use a knee cushion on my calf & another on my thighs to keep weight of the joint when side sleeping but it has worsened and the cushions no longer help so I struggle with sleep at the moment. I’ve got to the stable of bending & propping my left leg forward in front of my body but find my left knee twists and is painful or my right hip hurts in this position. Is there anything you can suggest? Thank you for the video!

@drjonsaunders 4 месяца назад

Nothing outside of what you are doing - it may take some trial and error finding the right pillow that works to help support your sleeping posture...best wishes.