Though it may seem obvious, pillows have a major effect on your quality of sleep at night. Sure, your mattress may provide plenty of comfort and support for your body, but a supportive and comfortable pillow can be just as important. While a cheap pillow won’t necessarily cause problems like headaches, neck pain, and discomfort, the right pillow may alleviate the pain of these common problems, and even prevent it. Quite often, proper pillows can be the solution to restless nights and discomfort.

Not only will a pillow affect your quality of sleep, pillows can also be used in a variety of ways to provide support to certain areas of your body. Depending on the position you most often sleep in, a correctly placed pillow can reduce pressure on your back, neck, and knees. Getting the most out of your pillow can be easy with the right information, and you can find the perfect pillow for your body right here at Maui Bed Store. Take a moment to learn how you can get a better night’s sleep with the right pillow.

How Pillows Affect Your Sleep

If you suffer from headaches, neck & shoulder pain, discomfort, or all the above, it’s likely that your pillow is worsening these problems. Regardless of how comfortable and supportive your mattress is, a supportive pillow is also necessary. Of course, the right pillow for you is based mostly on preference and what feels right. Your pillow should keep your head and spine aligned, ensuring that your neck isn’t curved. A big, puffy pillow may push your head too far, putting your neck in an uncomfortable position. A soft and flat pillow may not provide enough support, putting pressure on not just your neck, but your shoulders too. However, this all depends on your sleeping position.

Use Pillows to Support your Body

When deciding which pillow is right for you, you must consider the position you most often sleep in. Depending on the way you sleep, pillows can be used to provide support to different areas of your body, which is often necessary for a comfortable night’s rest. Consider what position you sleep in most, and take a look below to see how you can get the right support with your pillow:

Stomach: Sleeping on your stomach is usually not recommended, but some people find it most comfortable. If you do, keep a pillow under your stomach or pelvis to relieve pressure on your back, and use a flat pillow, or no pillow at all for your head, as it’ll cause neck discomfort.
Side: Using a pillow between your knees will support your pelvis, but the pillow for your head is also important. It should be just thick enough to keep your head aligned with your spine (as if you were standing upright).
Back: When sleeping on your back, place a pillow under your knees to keep your spine aligned. The thickness of your head pillow depends on what’s most comfortable for you, but it should also keep your head and spine aligned—not pushed too far forward or back.

Choosing the Right Pillow at Maui Bed Store

There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right pillows for your body, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Comfort matters most, so selecting the right pillow may call for a bit of trial and error. At Maui Bed Store, we offer a wide selection of pillows that are not only great for comfort and support, but some models will help keep you cool throughout Hawaii’s hot and humid summer nights.

Find the right pillow for you and shop Maui Bed Store. For questions, feel free to contact us or visit on our two locations today! We have a broad range of mattresses, furniture, pillows, and much more!