Choosing a pillow for sleeping on your side

A sound, healthy sleep is the key to a good mood for the whole day. The pillow should not interfere, but help the person during sleep, create such comfort that you can forget about it - and sleep well. Everyone has their own favorite resting position. This article will focus on pillows that are suitable for people who sleep on their side.

Everyone sleeps as it is convenient for him: on his back, stomach, on his side. It has been noticed that the comfort of being in different body positions is influenced primarily by the height and rigidity of the pillow, and then by other factors. A person sleeping on his stomach uses a product with a minimum height, for sleeping on his back, a medium-sized model is needed, the highest pillow is suitable for those who like to sleep on his side. All of the above applies to recommendations, but it is also important to take into account individual preferences.

So, let's dwell on each aspect in more detail.

1. Height. For side sleepers, high pillows are recommended because they help fill the space between the shoulder and the head and therefore keep the head in good shape without bending or lifting the neck. With this position of the body, there is no pressure on the spine and shoulder girdle, there is no threat of deformation, the muscular system relaxes.

2. Rigidity. For sleeping on your side, hard pillows or medium-weight models are suitable. They help keep the head in an optimal position. Products that are too soft are crumpled, allowing the body to bend and lose its natural position.

3. Shape and alternative fillers. The hardness of the pillow depends on the degree of hardness of the filler. But not everyone likes to sleep on hard surfaces.You can choose soft filling, such as seiba, down, the main thing is that the pillow is densely filled with them and maintains the desired height. Products with pleasant softness and the ability to hold a given shape include pillows with fillers such as holofiber, holfitex, polyurethane foam.

Broad-shouldered people should choose models that whip well and take on a taller shape. Anatomical products that can adapt to the curves of the human body are suitable for those who sleep on their side with their hand under the pillow.

In addition to the usual classic pillows of a square or rectangular shape, there are orthopedic and anatomical types of products with a preventive and sometimes therapeutic effect. These models are focused on high and medium firmness, which is great for those who like to sleep on their sides.

Medium-hardness pillows that can follow the contour of the human body and support the head and shoulders in a natural state. This position does not strain the spine, does not interfere with normal blood circulation, and allows the muscles to relax and rest well.

They belong to the category of hard pillows containing a special dense filling that is weakly pressed through, keeps its shape well, does not allow the neck to bend, lower the head below the allowable line, press the body into the mattress, changing its natural position.

The product can be long or short - this size is more likely focused on the parameters of the bed, but its height directly depends on the physique of the person sleeping on his side. The height must correspond to the distance from the neck to the turn of the shoulder with the addition of 1-2 cm for subsidence, that is, the wider the shoulders of the owner of the pillow, the higher it should be.

As for the standards, in our country pillows are most often produced in the following sizes - 50 by 70 cm, 60 by 60 cm, 70 by 70 cm. Children's models can have parameters - 40x40 cm or 60x40 cm.

Whatever advice we give, everyone has their own preferences regarding the size and rigidity of products. Many follow them even to the detriment of their health.

In retail outlets, you can find a large assortment of pillows. We offer a rating of models, in terms of shape and rigidity, suitable for those who like to sleep on their sides.

• IQ Sleep Sensation. The pillow is filled with OptiRest foam, due to which it has excellent anatomical properties, supports the head as comfortably as possible, promotes normal blood circulation, and relaxes the neck muscles well.

• Promtex-Orient Soft. A premium product made of natural latex, contains perforations, which allows air and moisture to pass through, creating maximum comfort for a sleeping person. The model can serve for many years without deformation.

• Ascona Temp Control S. The pillow is made of foam, which gives it anatomical properties. She does not bend, perfectly supports the head and cervical vertebrae. The product is endowed with thermoregulatory properties. Medium-hard filling made of polyester and cotton.

• DreamLine Memo Space. A model with a medium degree of rigidity, endowed with "memory", for the filler, a high-quality artificial material - memoriform is used. Thanks to its moderate elasticity, the pillow provides good support for the neck and shoulder girdle.

We have already found out that for people sleeping on their side, it is preferable to choose tall models with a high or medium degree of rigidity. But these are not all criteria that can create favorable conditions for sleep. To purchase a pillow that is comfortable in all respects, you need to pay attention to a number of important characteristics.

• Air permeability. The filler and fabrics of the cover, pillowcases must "breathe", have good air circulation, and do not create a greenhouse effect.

• Hygroscopicity. It is important that the pillow can absorb moisture, reduce perspiration, so that you can always wake up on a pleasant dry surface.

• Resistance to microorganisms. It is better to choose a product with special impregnations - it is able to resist bacteria, fungi, mold and insects.

• Hypoallergenic. Pay attention to the fillers that make up the pillows. Natural materials such as down and wool are not suitable for people with asthma or allergies. It is better for them to sleep on products made from artificial components.

• Heat transfer properties. It is not bad if the pillow is made of a material that can adapt to the temperature of the human body.

• Good filling whips easily, keeps its shape for a long time, does not sag, does not roll into lumps, can adapt to the contours of the body of a sleeping person.

• The pillow should not absorb foreign odors, collect dust. It is better to choose models that can be machine washed, albeit on a delicate cycle.

To choose a good product, you need to try very hard, but if you manage to do this, it will become easier and more pleasant to get enough sleep.