The thinner shape of the pillow helps keep the head in a neutral alignment as you sleep on your stomach while the memory foam material conforms to your body so you wake up pain free.
Sleeping with pillow on head.
As some of you may already know sleeping on your back is not recommended for this condition as it can increase the number and occurrence of apnea episodes.
If you use a pillow protector this time span may be extended.
Ideally your spine is kept in what s called a neutral position.
If you sleep on your back look for a pillow with a cervical spine curve meaning there s a bit of a roll or bump under your neck and a flatter spot for your head.
What s more it s made with cooling gel memory foam making it a great option for hot sleepers and comes with a moisture wicking bamboo and polyester.
Pillows designed to help with obstructive sleep apnea force you to be a side sleeper or stomach sleeper while providing enough head and neck support to keep you aligned.
Your sleeping position and pillow work together to provide support for your head neck and spine.
The pillow is filled with kapok cotton like fibers that are softer and lighter than cotton or wool along with reactive memory foam to help support your head and neck while you sleep.
A neutral sleeping position keeps all the bits and pieces in your back in an ideal posture preventing unnecessary pressure on your discs muscles and nerves.
There are countless cooling pillows on the market but christopher winter md medical director of martha jefferson hospital sleep medicine center and author of the upcoming book the sleep.
This memory foam pillow from epabo features a strategic ergonomic design to help support and cradle your head neck and shoulders allowing you to drift off into uninterrupted sleep and wake up.