Derila Memory Foam Pillow For Dummies

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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When I wake up with even a slight twinge in my neck, my mood nose-dives-so I’ve been on the hunt for the best pillows for neck pain for most of my adult life. If you tend to feel sore, achy, or tight through your neck, shoulders, and upper back in the morning, you should probably join me in my search. Everyone’s pillow preferences are different, but there are some general criteria you should follow to find bedding that helps you get better sleep. "The goal is to ensure that your neck and head are aligned straight over your shoulders when sleeping," Srikant Kondapaneni, MD, a pulmonologist and Derila Sleep Support medicine specialist in New Jersey, tells SELF. Your whole body (including your neck) should feel fully relaxed as you drift off, he says.