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(Image: [[https://pepco.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/339684_b-1440x1744.jpg|https://pepco.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/339684_b-1440x1744.jpg]])Our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches examined the latest peer-reviewed research in order to relay the most accurate sleep health information. I will discuss the benefits of sleeping with one pillow, how to use multiple pillows to promote neutral spinal alignment and what to consider when buying a new pillow. Just like your mattress, your pillow is an important tool for giving you a good night’s sleep and restful relaxation. As it turns out, there can be too much a good thing when it comes to the amount of pillows you have. So, how many pillows should you sleep with to give you the most comfortable and healthy sleep environment? It should really only take one good pillow under your head to give you a proper night’s sleep. Keep reading to learn why it’s best to sleep with one pillow and how to choose the right pillow for you. Why Should We Opt for One Pillow? Decorating your bed with a multitude of pillows may be aesthetically pleasing, but actually sleeping with too many pillows on your bed can be a harmful thing.



(Image: [[https://www.testmagazin.cz/files/images/galeria/1743758322-hevi_8.jpeg|https://www.testmagazin.cz/files/images/galeria/1743758322-hevi_8.jpeg]])Sleep experts recommend only sleeping with one pillow underneath your head. Additional pillows may be used in other places, like between your legs or arms, to promote healthy sleep and support. The goal of the pillow you lay on is to provide proper spinal alignment, meaning the head, neck and spine all align in a straight line. This is also referred to as neutral alignment. If your head and neck are either craned upward or drooping downward, it can lead to neck and upper back pain. Some people stack multiple flimsy or thin pillows to support their head and neck, but this method can be harmful for two reasons. First, stacking pillows usually leads to the head being propped up too high, causing neck pain. Second, thinner pillows won’t provide neutral spinal alignment or enough pressure relief to most sleepers. If this is your preferred way of sleeping, we recommend buying a new, more supportive pillow.



Just like shopping for the right mattress, there are a few things to keep in mind when you shop for the right pillow. Remember that there is no single best pillow because everyone has different sleep preferences. Today, pillows are more innovative than ever before. The materials a pillow is made of determine its firmness and feel. Feel can be up to preference, but some materials perform better than others for providing support, pressure relief and cooling. I’ll touch on some of the most popular pillow materials and how they perform. Memory foam: Memory foam pillows are durable, supportive and  [[https://harry.main.jp/mediawiki/index.php/%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%80%85:ManieTivey242|side sleeper relief]] great for pain relief. The slow-moving material will contour around your head and neck to deliver neutral spinal alignment. Latex: Latex pillows are similar to memory foam, but are more responsive and bouncy. They are also incredibly durable and supportive. Down: Down pillows are soft and malleable and are less supportive than memory foam or latex pillows.



Down Alternative: Down alternative pillows are similar to down pillows but are made from synthetic fibers. They are popular because of their affordability and are good for people with allergies. Adjustable: Adjustable pillows have additional and removable filling that you can customize to your feel and firmness preferences. They are good for any sleep position and come in a variety of styles and fillings. Pillow sizes often correlate with mattress sizes. Standard pillows are 20" by 26" and are a comfortable option for sleepers on smaller mattresses or those who do not move around in their sleep. Queen size pillows are 20" by 30" and are designed to fit across a queen size mattress. Jumbo or king size pillows are 20" by 36" and are great for sleepers on larger mattresses or those who change sleep positions. Speciality and decorative pillows can come in a variety of sizes. You’ll find that there are a handful of orthopedic pillows that also come in unique and ergonomic shapes and sizes specifically designed to maintain sleep posture.



A body pillow is usually 54" long and can vary in shape. Body pillows are especially beneficial for [[http://wiki.thedragons.cloud/index.php?title=Petite-Core_Support_Pillow_White_-_Fiber-Filled_Support_Pillow|side sleeper relief]] sleepers to enable spinal alignment. Loft, also known as height, greatly impacts how comfortable a pillow feels. You want to ensure that the pillow you sleep on keeps your spine in proper neutral alignment to prevent neck and back pain. Your primary sleep position has a lot to do with the amount of loft you should look for. If you are unsure what loft provides the best spinal alignment, consider purchasing an adjustable or dual profile pillow with customizable loft options. Thinner, low-loft pillows are a great option for stomach sleepers. A pillow 3" or slightly shorter will deliver neutral alignment to lighter sleepers who don’t sink far into their pillows. Lightweight back sleepers could also receive neutral alignment from a low loft pillow. Some stomach sleepers might not even need a pillow.