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26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Still loving it after 8 years!!!! Jul 03, 2008
By Pediatric nurse
Ten years ago I fractured 2 vertebrae in my neck/back (C7/T1). I'd never needed a special pillow previously so I struggled with "normal" pillows for 1.5 years. Then a new chiropractor turned me onto the Therapeutica pillow. It took a week or two to adjust to it but I've never looked back. All it takes is 3-4 days away from home on a "normal" pillow to remind me what an extraordinary difference this pillow makes to my neck. Without it, I wake up with neck & back pain, muscle strain, and head aches. The additional cervical/upper thoracic spine support makes all the difference in the world. I couldn't live without this pillow!! For those of you having difficulty with the side lying position, pull the pillow down snug against your shoulder when you roll on your side - this fully supports my entire cervical spine and I sleep like a baby :).
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Great for neck and back pain! Mar 25, 2007
By Sadie
I finally got this pillow after a friend of mine told me she swore by it. I found that the first two weeks were painful while my neck muscles relearned how to be relaxed while sleeping. I recommend giving this pillow at least two weeks for your neck to adjust. I'm a massage therapist and I suggest this pillow to my clients. I have noticed that the firmness of your bed also effects the usefulness of this pillow. I had a fairly firm bed and loved this pillow then I got a softer bed and the pillow didn't work. This is why I only gave 4 stars. I can not use the Average size pillow with a softer bed because I sink down too much. I'm going to try a smaller size and see if that helps.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Sleeping Pillow Nov 09, 2006
By Andrew G.
"Andrew"
It's a very nice pillow. I bought it and the first night I had the WORST night's sleep I ever had. But the next was better and so on. Getting the right size is important as I gave the large to my wife and at 6'-1" I bought the x-large. Everyonce in a while I sleep on it incorrectly and am a little sore. But for the most part, its a great pillow that you get used to sleeping on it in a particular way. I just have to figure out what to do with our old pillows. Of course it would be nice to have a nicer cover, but I'll make due.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great for my TMJ Feb 04, 2010
I'm 5'4 (with average shoulder width) and after measuring I found I was borderline between average and petite. I decided to go with average, and without seeing the petite one, I think I probably got the right size.
I'm addicted to side sleeping, even though it was terrible for my jaw problems (I have bruxism and TMJ). Every pillow I've ever tried has had my head's weight resting right on top of my jawline.
After 3 nights I have significantly less swelling in my cheeks and jaw. I can feel it with my hands where the muscles are not as tense. Why? Now when I sleep I'm distributing the weight evenly all around my head, not on my ears or jaw. The position also just creates a lovely stretch in my neck, a very gentle one, that naturally makes my jaws want to say loose and relaxed. Before I would almost tuck my chin inward towards my neck, and that made me want to clinch. The strain in my neck is now gone. I love how it cradles my head when I turn to sleep on my back, which i do sometimes. It's amazing...no pressure.
This pillow does take some adjustments, however. When I sleep on my side I have to move over some, away from the center. I, at first, had to search around a little to find the indentation in the pillow where my ear and jaw are supposed to be. Since I often toss and turn while I am asleep (or half asleep) the first night was a little difficult. The first night I slept on it incorrectly (at some point) and I woke up with a small ear ache. But now I think I am subconsciously adjusting to it, realizing I can't sleep on my side if I keep my head cradled in the middle. Each night just gets better and better. I know I make the first night sound bad, but even the first night was still good, since I slept like a baby.
I've always been one of those folks who likes to sleep with one arm under the pillow. That won't work with this pillow at all. I feel I have no place to put that arm, but I'm adjusting. This pillow had made me realize how tight my shoulders really are, and I'm starting to stretch them more. I just feel so good about sleeping in proper alignment position and that outweighs any negative experiences I've had so far. And, again, the no pressure on the jaw is wonderful.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
So glad I found this pillow again! Apr 10, 2011
By B. Langman
"B. Langman"
I've been using this pillow for 9 years now and really love it. Only in the past few months have I noticed neck pain in the mornings again. I figure that the foam is getting too soft now, but couldn't recall the name of the pillow to order a new one. I made my original purchase from the Home Shopping Network, back in 2002 so I didn't even know if this product was still available. Lucky for me, it is!
As mentioned by several reviewers here, it takes a few days (sometimes longer) to get used to having "a hole in the middle of your pillow" but eventually, you do get used to it and it's suddenly an extremely comfortable pillow. In the early months, when I woke through the night, I was astounded by how comfortable I was. THAT never happened with a regular pillow - or even with those rounded cervical pillows that I used in the'90s. This pillow is so comfortable that I even take it with me on vacation. It's quite large (although does fit into a standard sized pillowcase), but it's worth it to me to forego room in my suitcase to ensure continued good sleeps.
If you decide to try this pillow, please give it time to change your sleeping habits. On a regular pillow, it doesn't matter where your head is when you change from back- to side-sleeping. With this one, side-sleeping in the middle of the pillow is not a comfortable option. Luckily, the way the pillow is constructed, you can roll comfortably from one side to the other with your head well-supported and comfortable throughout the movement. But it does feel a little weird the first few nights. Stick it out, though. It's a really neat and comfy pillow. I think you'll agree.
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