How To Pick the Best Pillow for Your Sleeping Style
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How Much Puff?: The humble pillow is one of life’s many mysteries. Maybe you’ve stayed at a hotel and discovered the perfect one, only to have difficulty recreating that comfort at home. The truth is, pillows matter more than most people think.
The Benefits: A well-chosen pillow keeps your spine in alignment so that your muscles fully relax, making it easier to fall into a deeper sleep and wake up feeling more at ease and without any of those aches and pains. Sleep experts say many people don’t realize how much their pillow affects the quality of their rest until they find one that actually suits their sleep style.
How to Do It: Start by identifying your sleeping style to choose the right pillow.
– Back sleepers — Opt for one that’s soft enough to prevent the chin from pressing down toward the chest.
– Side sleepers — Choose a firmer pillow that can fill the gap between their head and shoulder.
– Stomach sleepers — Go for a thinner pillow so as not to stress your back or neck.
No matter your sleeping style, try to remember to replace it every year or two. Want a little extra help sleeping beyond pillows? Try this.
