12 Best Pillows for Neck Pain Relief, According to Experts




Cervical Memory Foam Contour PillowCervical Memory Foam Contour Pillow

The Elviros may have an unusual-looking design, but this Amazon best-seller is designed to reduce both neck and shoulder pain, and it has over 23,000 five-star ratings. The pillow is designed with a soft, breathable pillowcase, cotton inner cover, and 100% memory foam interior. Plus, the design helps to center the positioning of the head and reduce pressure while you sleep.

What the Reviews Say: “I’m usually a side sleeper, but with this pillow, I can actually sleep comfortably any way now!”

Tri-Core Cervical Pillow

Tri-Core Cervical Pillow

The trapezoidal divot in this pillow is designed specifically to cradle the head when you’re sleeping on your back. The pillow has raised areas with more or less support and a center that aims to cradle your head when sleeping on your back. It’s one of the firmer pillows on this list, but for good reason: It actively straightens your spine.

What the Reviews Say: “I was introduced to this pillow by my physical therapist, and it was just what my neck needed,” said one reviewer who had spine surgery. “The concept of this pillow is genius.”